Overview

Flodesk and Constant Contact represent different eras of email marketing. Flodesk is a design-focused newcomer with flat pricing. Constant Contact is an established veteran (since 1995) with event marketing and phone support.

Price Comparison

Flodesk is significantly cheaper - $38/month flat vs Constant Contact's $80/month for 10k subscribers. That's 52% savings. At 50k subscribers, Flodesk stays $38 while Constant Contact reaches ~$150.

Design Quality

Flodesk has stunning, modern templates that make emails look professionally designed. Constant Contact templates are functional but show their age. For visual impact, Flodesk is in a different league.

Event Marketing

Constant Contact includes event management with registration, ticketing, and follow-ups. Flodesk has no event features. For organizations running events regularly, Constant Contact provides built-in tools.

Support Options

Constant Contact offers phone support - you can call and talk to someone. Flodesk provides email support only. For businesses that value phone access, Constant Contact delivers.

Track Record

Constant Contact has been around since 1995 - nearly 30 years of email marketing expertise. Flodesk is newer. For businesses valuing established platforms, Constant Contact has the history.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform is built for SaaS. Both lack native Stripe integration and behavioral event tracking. For SaaS companies, consider Sequenzy which offers purpose-built SaaS features.

Making the Choice

Choose Flodesk for beautiful designs and predictable flat pricing. Choose Constant Contact for event marketing and phone support. For SaaS, consider Sequenzy.