GetResponsevsConstant Contact

GetResponse vs Constant Contact

All-in-one with webinars vs traditional email

TL;DR

GetResponse costs $59/month at 10k contacts with built-in webinars and AI tools. Constant Contact costs $80/month with traditional email marketing. Choose GetResponse for modern features and webinars, Constant Contact for simplicity and local business focus.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Built-in Webinars
GetResponse wins

GetResponse is one of the few email platforms with native webinar hosting. Run live events, create evergreen funnels, and monetize with paid webinars. Constant Contact has no webinar functionality.

Modern Features
GetResponse wins

GetResponse has invested in AI tools, conversion funnels, and advanced automation. Constant Contact has maintained a more traditional approach focused on reliable email marketing basics.

Pricing
GetResponse wins

GetResponse costs $59/month vs Constant Contact's $80/month at 10k contacts. GetResponse is 25% cheaper with more features. The value proposition favors GetResponse.

Simplicity
Constant Contact wins

Constant Contact is straightforward and easy to use. GetResponse has more features which can add complexity. For users wanting simple email marketing, Constant Contact is easier to navigate.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

GetResponse
$59/month

Email Marketing plan with unlimited sends, AI tools

Visit GetResponse
Constant Contact
$80/month

Standard plan with core email features

Visit Constant Contact
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Subscriber-based, Stripe integration, SaaS-focused

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
GetResponse
Constant Contact
Sequenzy
Webinars & Events
Built-in webinars
100-500 attendees
On-demand webinars
Evergreen recordings
Paid webinars
Built-in payments
Event management
Webinar-focused
Event marketing
Email Marketing
Email campaigns
Good
Good
Email editor
Drag-and-drop
Drag-and-drop
Visual builder
Templates
Good selection
Good selection
AI-generated
A/B testing
Subject, content, timing
Subject line
Send time optimization
AI-powered
Basic
Marketing Automation
Automation builder
Visual, advanced
Visual, basic
Visual builder
Pre-built automations
Many templates
Limited
SaaS-focused
Behavioral triggers
Comprehensive
Basic
Stripe + behavioral
Lead scoring
Marketing plan+
Landing Pages & Funnels
Landing pages
AI-powered builder
Basic builder
Conversion funnels
30+ templates
Website builder
AI website builder
Website builder
Forms
Various types
Sign-up forms
Basic
Additional Features
Social media
Social ads
Social posting
SMS marketing
Add-on
Add-on
Surveys
AI features
Extensive AI tools
Limited
AI email generation

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose GetResponse if you...
  • Coaches and educators running webinars
  • Businesses wanting modern AI tools
  • Teams needing conversion funnels
  • Users who want advanced automation
  • Budget-conscious marketers
Choose Constant Contact if you...
  • Local businesses wanting simplicity
  • Non-profits familiar with Constant Contact
  • Teams who prefer traditional email marketing
  • Users who don't need webinars or advanced features
  • Organizations with Constant Contact experience
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies and software businesses
  • Founders building on Stripe
  • Teams needing subscription-aware automation
  • Startups wanting SaaS-specific features

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

Built for SaaS, Not Traditional Marketing

Both GetResponse and Constant Contact are general marketing tools. Neither understands software subscriptions. Sequenzy integrates with Stripe for subscription-aware automation.

Better Value for SaaS

At $49/month for 10k subscribers, Sequenzy costs less than both platforms while offering SaaS-specific features like billing event triggers.

Modern SaaS Experience

Sequenzy is built specifically for SaaS companies with a focused feature set. Trial conversions, churn prevention, and billing-triggered automations.

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Overview

GetResponse and Constant Contact take different approaches to email marketing. GetResponse has evolved into a modern platform with webinars and AI tools. Constant Contact is a traditional email marketing service focused on reliability. See our Constant Contact comparison for more details.

The choice often comes down to modern features vs traditional simplicity.

The Core Difference

GetResponse has invested heavily in modern features: built-in webinars, AI-powered tools, conversion funnels, and advanced automation. It's designed for businesses that want a comprehensive marketing platform.

Constant Contact maintains a more traditional approach. Straightforward email marketing without the complexity of advanced features. It appeals to businesses that want to send emails without learning new tools.

Pricing: $59 vs $80 at 10K

At 10,000 contacts, GetResponse costs $59/month and Constant Contact costs $80/month.

GetResponse is 25% cheaper while offering more features including webinars. The value proposition strongly favors GetResponse unless you specifically prefer Constant Contact's simpler approach.

Where GetResponse Wins

Built-in Webinars: This is GetResponse's killer feature. Run live webinars, create evergreen funnels, accept payments. Constant Contact has nothing comparable.

Modern Features: AI tools, conversion funnels, advanced automation. GetResponse has kept pace with modern marketing needs.

Price: Better features at lower cost. GetResponse wins on value.

Automation: Visual workflows with advanced triggers and conditional logic. Constant Contact's automation is basic by comparison.

Where Constant Contact Wins

Simplicity: Traditional interface without feature overwhelm. For users who want straightforward email marketing, Constant Contact is easier to navigate.

Brand Recognition: Long-established reputation. Some organizations prefer familiar names.

Local Business Focus: Constant Contact has historically served local businesses and non-profits well with appropriate features for those markets.

For SaaS Companies

Neither GetResponse nor Constant Contact is built for SaaS. Both are general marketing tools without subscription billing awareness.

If you're running a SaaS company and want automation that triggers based on Stripe events, consider Sequenzy at $49/month. SaaS-specific features that neither platform offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

GetResponse has more features at lower prices and includes webinars. Constant Contact is simpler for traditional email marketing. For most businesses, GetResponse offers better value.

Yes. GetResponse has built-in webinar hosting for live events (100-500 attendees), on-demand recordings, and paid webinars. Constant Contact has no webinar features.

GetResponse costs $59/month for the Email Marketing plan. Constant Contact costs $80/month for the Standard plan. GetResponse is about 25% cheaper.

Constant Contact is simpler with a more traditional interface. GetResponse has more features which can add complexity but also more power. Both have visual editors.

GetResponse has significantly more advanced automation with visual workflows, multiple triggers, and conditional logic. Constant Contact's automation is basic.

Constant Contact has basic landing pages. GetResponse has more sophisticated AI-powered landing pages with conversion funnel integration.

Both have solid deliverability with established reputations. Constant Contact has a longer track record. Neither has significant issues for legitimate senders.

Brand recognition, simplicity, and familiarity. Many businesses started with Constant Contact years ago and stayed. Local businesses and non-profits often prefer its straightforward approach.

No. Constant Contact has event marketing features but no built-in webinar hosting. You'd need a separate webinar tool.

Export contacts from Constant Contact as CSV. Import into GetResponse with field mapping. Rebuild automations in GetResponse's visual builder. Update forms and landing pages.

Export contacts from GetResponse including tags. Import into Constant Contact. Rebuild automations (note: Constant Contact's automation is much simpler). Webinar workflows won't transfer.

Neither. Both are general marketing tools without subscription billing awareness. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration and subscription-aware automation.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
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