Zoho CampaignsvsConstant Contact

Zoho Campaigns vs Constant Contact

Ecosystem value vs traditional simplicity

TL;DR

Zoho Campaigns offers more value at half the price of Constant Contact. Constant Contact is easier to use but dated and overpriced. At 10k contacts, Zoho costs $40 vs Constant Contact's $80. Choose Zoho for value and CRM integration. Choose Constant Contact only if simplicity matters most.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Pricing
Zoho Campaigns wins

Zoho Campaigns costs half of Constant Contact at 10,000 contacts ($40 vs $80). Zoho also has a free plan for 2,000 contacts while Constant Contact only offers a trial. For value, Zoho is significantly better.

Automation
Zoho Campaigns wins

Zoho Campaigns has more sophisticated automation with better conditional logic and triggers. Constant Contact's automation is basic. For anything beyond simple welcome sequences, Zoho is more capable.

Ease of Use
Constant Contact wins

Constant Contact built its reputation on simplicity. The interface is straightforward and familiar to long-time users. Zoho is functional but less intuitive for beginners. For pure ease of use, Constant Contact has a slight edge.

CRM Integration
Zoho Campaigns wins

Zoho Campaigns integrates natively with Zoho CRM for deep contact sync and lead scoring. Constant Contact has basic CRM integrations but nothing comparable. For CRM-driven marketing, Zoho wins.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Zoho Campaigns
$40/month

Standard plan with automation, 240+ templates

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Constant Contact
$80/month

Standard plan with basic automation

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Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Zoho Campaigns
Constant Contact
Sequenzy
Email & Design
Email builder
Good drag-and-drop
Good drag-and-drop
Visual builder
Email templates
240+ templates
Large library
Component library
A/B testing
Basic
Dynamic content
Limited
Automation
Automation workflows
Good
Basic
Visual builder
Behavioral triggers
Good
Limited
Advanced
Pre-built automations
Good library
Basic templates
SaaS-focused
Welcome series
CRM & Integration
CRM integration
Native Zoho CRM
Basic integrations
Stripe CRM
Lead scoring
Via Zoho CRM
Stripe-based
Contact management
Advanced with Zoho
Good
Subscriber management
E-commerce
Basic
Shopify integration
Stripe-focused
Pricing & Value
Free plan
2,000 contacts
60-day trial only
14-day trial
Price at 10k contacts
~$40/month
~$80/month
$49/month
SMS marketing
Add-on
Event marketing
Via Zoho Backstage
Built-in

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Zoho Campaigns if you...
  • Businesses using Zoho CRM
  • Budget-conscious teams wanting better value
  • Companies needing automation beyond basics
  • Teams that prioritize CRM integration
  • Businesses wanting SMS marketing
Choose Constant Contact if you...
  • Very small businesses wanting extreme simplicity
  • Event-focused organizations (nonprofits, churches)
  • Long-time Constant Contact users comfortable with the interface
  • Teams where learning curve is a major concern
  • Local businesses with basic email needs
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies and software businesses
  • Founders building on Stripe
  • Teams needing subscription-aware automation
  • Startups wanting AI-generated email content

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS Focus

Neither Zoho nor Constant Contact is built for SaaS. Sequenzy offers Stripe integration with automation based on subscriptions, trials, and MRR. If you are building software, Sequenzy fits better.

AI Email Generation

Sequenzy generates entire email sequences with AI based on your product and goals. Both Zoho and Constant Contact require you to write everything manually.

Modern Platform

At $49/mo for 10k subscribers, Sequenzy is priced between Zoho and Constant Contact. But Sequenzy is built with modern infrastructure and SaaS-specific features.

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Overview

Zoho Campaigns and Constant Contact both serve small to mid-sized businesses, but they represent different eras of email marketing. Constant Contact is a legacy platform known for simplicity. Zoho Campaigns is more modern with better value and CRM integration. See our Constant Contact comparison for more context.

For most businesses, Zoho offers significantly better value.

The Price Problem

At 10,000 contacts, Constant Contact costs around $80/month while Zoho costs $40. That is 2x the price for fewer features.

Constant Contact does not offer a free plan (only a trial). Zoho has a free tier for 2,000 contacts. For businesses watching their budget, this matters.

Automation Gap

Zoho Campaigns has solid automation with visual workflows, conditional logic, and behavioral triggers. You can build sophisticated sequences.

Constant Contact's automation is basic. Welcome emails and simple drip sequences work, but anything more complex is limited. For marketing automation, Zoho is clearly more capable.

The Simplicity Argument

Constant Contact built its reputation on being easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and long-time users are comfortable with it. For very small businesses or those allergic to complexity, this has value.

But most businesses outgrow basic features quickly. Zoho's interface is not complicated once you learn it, and you get much more capability.

CRM Integration

Zoho Campaigns integrates natively with Zoho CRM, providing:

  • Bidirectional contact sync
  • Campaign engagement tracked on CRM records
  • Lead scoring based on email behavior
  • Deal-based segmentation

Constant Contact has basic CRM integrations but nothing comparable. For sales-marketing alignment, Zoho wins.

Event Marketing

Constant Contact does have one strength: built-in event marketing for registrations, invitations, and RSVPs. This is popular with nonprofits, churches, and event-focused organizations.

Zoho can handle events through Zoho Backstage, but it is a separate product.

When Each Platform Shines

Choose Zoho Campaigns when: You want better value for your money. You need real automation. You use (or plan to use) Zoho CRM. Budget matters.

Choose Constant Contact when: Extreme simplicity is your top priority. You run event-heavy organizations. You are a long-time user comfortable with the interface. Basic email is all you need.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform is specifically designed for SaaS. Constant Contact especially lacks features for subscription businesses. If you are building software, Sequenzy offers Stripe integration with automation designed for SaaS use cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, significantly. At 10,000 contacts, Zoho costs $40/month vs Constant Contact's $80. Zoho also has better automation, CRM integration, and a free plan. Unless you specifically need Constant Contact's simplicity or event features, Zoho is better value.

Constant Contact is an older platform that has not adjusted pricing to match competitors. The brand recognition and reputation for simplicity allow them to charge premium prices, but the features do not justify the cost compared to alternatives.

Constant Contact is known for simplicity and has a gentle learning curve. Zoho Campaigns is functional but less intuitive initially. For complete beginners who value simplicity above all, Constant Contact may be easier.

Constant Contact has basic automation for welcome emails and simple sequences. Zoho Campaigns has more sophisticated automation with conditional logic and behavioral triggers. For anything beyond basics, Zoho is more capable.

Zoho can handle events through Zoho Backstage (separate product). Constant Contact has event marketing built-in. For event-focused organizations, Constant Contact's integration is more convenient.

No, Constant Contact only offers a 60-day trial. Zoho Campaigns has a free plan for up to 2,000 contacts with full features. For starting out, Zoho is easier to try.

Both have large template libraries. Constant Contact's templates are designed for simplicity. Zoho offers more variety with 240+ templates. They are comparable, with Zoho offering more options.

Neither is ideal for SaaS. Both are general business email platforms without subscription-specific features. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration.

Export your contacts from Constant Contact including custom fields. Import into Zoho Campaigns and map attributes. Rebuild automations in Zoho's workflow builder (which is more capable). If you use Zoho CRM, set up the native integration.

Export your mailing lists from Zoho Campaigns. Import into Constant Contact as contacts. Rebuild automations, noting that Constant Contact's automation is more limited. You will lose Zoho CRM integration but gain a simpler interface and built-in event marketing.

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