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Sender vs Constant Contact

Budget champion vs trusted SMB platform

TL;DR

Sender offers exceptional value at ~$45/month for 10k contacts with a free tier of 2,500 subscribers and SMS marketing. Constant Contact costs $80+/month with event marketing, social features, and established SMB reputation. Choose Sender for budget and features. Choose Constant Contact for brand trust and events.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Pricing Gap
Sender wins

Sender is dramatically cheaper. At 10k contacts: ~$45/month vs ~$80/month. Sender also has a free tier with 2,500 subscribers while Constant Contact only offers a 60-day trial. For budget-conscious businesses, Sender is the clear winner.

Free Tier
Sender wins

Sender offers 2,500 subscribers and 15,000 emails/month for free, forever. Constant Contact has no free plan, only a 60-day trial. For bootstrapped businesses, this is a significant advantage.

Event Marketing
Constant Contact wins

Constant Contact has built-in event marketing with RSVP tracking, ticketing, and event promotion. Sender has no event features. For organizations that run events, Constant Contact is unique.

Social Media Tools
Constant Contact wins

Constant Contact includes social media scheduling and analytics. Sender focuses on email and SMS. For social media management, Constant Contact offers more.

E-commerce Integration
Sender wins

Sender has deeper Shopify and WooCommerce integrations with better e-commerce automations. Constant Contact's e-commerce features are more basic.

SMS Marketing
Sender wins

Sender has built-in SMS marketing capabilities. Constant Contact's SMS is limited and US-only. For global SMS campaigns, Sender is better equipped.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Sender
~$45/month

Standard plan with email automation, SMS extra

Visit Sender
Constant Contact
$80/month

Standard plan with core features

Visit Constant Contact
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

SaaS-focused, Stripe integration, no SMS or e-commerce

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Sender
Constant Contact
Sequenzy
Free Plan & Value
Free plan
2,500 subscribers, 15k emails
60-day trial only
14-day trial
Price at 10k
~$45/month
~$80/month
$49/month
Price at 50k
~$200/month
~$300/month
N/A
Templates
1600+ templates
200+ templates
AI-generated
Marketing Channels
Email marketing
SMS marketing
Built-in
Limited (US only)
Social media posting
Built-in scheduling
Event marketing
RSVP, ticketing, promotion
Special Features
Event management
Full event tools
Social media management
Scheduling & analytics
Logo maker
Built-in
Website builder
Basic builder
E-commerce
Shopify integration
Deep integration
Basic
WooCommerce integration
Deep integration
Basic
Abandoned cart
Limited
Product recommendations
Basic
Limited
Automation
Email automation
Visual builder
Visual builder
Visual builder
Pre-built automations
Good selection
Basic templates
SaaS-focused
Behavioral triggers
Standard
Basic
Stripe + behavioral
A/B testing
Subject line only

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Sender if you...
  • Budget-conscious small businesses
  • E-commerce stores needing Shopify/WooCommerce
  • Teams wanting email and SMS together
  • Businesses maximizing free tier
  • Users who need lots of templates
Choose Constant Contact if you...
  • Organizations running events
  • Businesses needing social media tools
  • Teams wanting established brand trust
  • Nonprofits with Constant Contact discounts
  • Local businesses familiar with the brand
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 SMB Marketing

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

Modern SaaS Focus

Sequenzy is built specifically for SaaS companies. Trial conversions, churn prevention, and billing-triggered automations that neither Sender nor Constant Contact offers.

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Overview

Sender and Constant Contact both target small businesses but with different approaches. Sender focuses on value with a generous free tier and budget-friendly pricing. Constant Contact is an established brand with unique event marketing and social media tools.

The choice depends on whether you prioritize budget or specific features like events.

The Core Difference

Sender is built for value. Generous free tier, lower pricing, 1600+ templates, SMS marketing, and strong e-commerce integrations. It delivers more features per dollar than most competitors.

Constant Contact is an established SMB brand with unique strengths in event marketing and social media management. Higher priced but trusted by small businesses for decades.

Pricing: ~$45 vs ~$80 at 10K

At 10,000 contacts, Sender costs around $45/month and Constant Contact costs around $80/month. That is nearly 45% savings with Sender.

The free tier difference is even more significant. Sender offers 2,500 subscribers with 15,000 emails/month for free, forever. Constant Contact only has a 60-day trial with no permanent free plan.

Where Sender Wins

Pricing: Dramatically cheaper at every tier. 45% savings at 10k contacts.

Free Tier: 2,500 subscribers free vs no free plan. Sender lets you start and grow without paying.

Templates: 1600+ templates vs 200+. Significantly more design options.

SMS Marketing: Built-in global SMS capabilities. Constant Contact's SMS is limited and US-only.

E-commerce: Deeper Shopify and WooCommerce integrations with better automations.

A/B Testing: Full A/B testing. Constant Contact only tests subject lines.

Where Constant Contact Wins

Event Marketing: Built-in RSVP tracking, ticketing, and event promotion. Sender has no event features.

Social Media: Scheduling and analytics for social media management.

Brand Trust: Established brand trusted by small businesses for decades.

Additional Tools: Logo maker, website builder, and other SMB tools.

Nonprofit Discounts: Special pricing for nonprofits.

For SaaS Companies

Neither Sender nor Constant Contact is built for SaaS. Both are general SMB 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

Sender offers better value with lower pricing, free tier, SMS, and e-commerce features. Constant Contact offers event marketing, social tools, and established brand trust. Choose based on your specific needs.

Yes. Sender offers 2,500 subscribers and 15,000 emails/month for free. Constant Contact only has a 60-day trial with no permanent free plan.

Yes. Constant Contact has built-in event marketing with RSVP tracking, ticketing, and promotion tools. Sender has no event features.

Yes. Sender has built-in SMS marketing. Constant Contact's SMS is limited and only available in the US.

Sender costs around $45/month. Constant Contact costs around $80/month. Sender is about 45% cheaper.

Sender has 1600+ templates. Constant Contact has about 200+ templates. Sender has significantly more variety.

Sender has deeper Shopify and WooCommerce integrations with better e-commerce automations. Constant Contact's e-commerce features are more basic.

Yes. Constant Contact includes social media scheduling and analytics. Sender does not have social media management features.

Export contacts from Sender as CSV including tags. Import into Constant Contact with field mapping. Rebuild automations. Note that SMS campaigns won't transfer.

Export contacts from Constant Contact. Import into Sender and map fields. Rebuild automations. Note that event and social features won't transfer. You'll gain SMS capabilities and more templates.

Neither. Both are general SMB marketing tools without subscription billing awareness. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration.

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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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