Compare: Constant Contact vs Drip

A side-by-side analysis to help you find the right tool.

Constant Contact

Paid(Under $50/mo)

Yes (60-day free trial)

Paid(Under $50/mo)

Yes (14-day free trial)

Free Trial

Constant ContactYes (60-day free trial)

DripYes (14-day free trial)

Business Type Fit

Constant ContactB2B, B2C

DripD2C / E-commerce

Best For

Constant ContactVery small businesses and nonprofits wanting simplicity

DripDTC brands wanting revenue-attribution-focused email marketing

Pros

Constant Contact

Extended trial period allows ample time for thorough platform evaluation.
Built in event marketing functionality simplifies webinar and gathering management.
Accessible telephone customer assistance helps non technical users resolve issues quickly.

Drip

Direct revenue attribution links every email interaction straight to verifiable purchases.
Intuitive visual workflow builder simplifies the deployment of complex customer journeys.
Granular behavioral tracking enables highly targeted segmentation based on on-site actions.

Cons

Constant Contact

Workflow automation capabilities are overly simplistic for advanced scaling needs.
User interface and feature ecosystem feel legacy compared to newer competitors.
Data segmentation options restrict targeted messaging campaigns.

Drip

Smaller overall ecosystem and community compared to market giants like Klaviyo.
More limited third party integrations might require custom workarounds for niche tech stacks.
Advanced enterprise analytics depth is somewhat constrained at high volumes.