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    Constant Contact

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AConstant Contact is a full-featured email marketing solution with capabilities such as social media integration, drag-and-drop editing, and real-time reporting. It is a bulk email tool designed for SMB customers. Since 2019, Constant Contact also offers marketing automation features, a website and landing page builder, and other tools to support midsize businesses.

    $12

    per month

    Klaviyo

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AKlaviyo is a marketing automation platform that helps businesses to centralize and use every piece of their customer data. With Klaviyo, businesses can combine customer data with more than 350 native integrations to automate personalized email and SMS communications that make customers feel seen. From mom-and-pop shops to established companies, Klaviyo states businesses like Dermalogica, Living Proof, Solo Stove, Citizen Watches, and more than 143,000 other paying users leverage their platform…

    $20

    per month

    Pricing
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    Starting at $12.00
    per month
    Standard
    Starting at $35.00
    per month
    Premium
    Starting at $80.00
    per month
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    Pricing Offerings
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe SMS Marketing tool can be added to any Standard or Premium Constant Contact account. SMS is only available in the US for Standard and Premium paid plans. SMS can be added when logged in to an account after purchase. Plans start at $10/month for up to 500 messages.Paid plans start at $20/month and include: 251 - 500 contacts 5,000 monthly email sends 150 SMS/MMS sending credits Applicable SMS carrier fees Mobile push notifications (free beta) Email and chat support Additional contacts, email and text sending credits, and service plans available to meet the needs of any size business. View all of our pricing and estimate your total cost of ownership at klaviyo.com/pricing
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    Community Pulse
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Considered Both Products
    Constant Contact
    Chose Constant Contact
    Mailchimp is pretty comparable in a lot of ways to Constant Contact, but Constant Contact just continues to win when it comes to deliver-ability and user-interface. It's clean, simple, and intuitive.
    There are other platforms like ActiveCampaign and Klaviyo that have some …
    Incentivized
    Chose Constant Contact
    Along with Constant Contact, I've also used Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, and others -- but these are the main email tools I felt that it could compare to overall.
    Incentivized
    Chose Constant Contact
    Constant contact was perfect for our needs for many clients, it wasn’t overly robust, but powerful enough to see strong ROI. With regards to the competitor tools, amongst standard ESP there’s not a huge difference as they all essentially work the same, it’s just about pricing …
    Incentivized
    Klaviyo
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is more robust that Constant Contact and AWeber, yet no less easy to use. It's also every bit as feature-rich as Active Campaign, but easier to use. (in my opinion) They're customer support isn't as good as Constant Contacts, but the tradeoff is a more sophisticated ESP …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    For ecommerce, MailChimp and Constant Contact do not compare with Klaviyo. While their builders are not different, and the ability to create pleasing emails are similar, the targeting, segmentation, and data available are worlds apart. That said, I have not used MailChimp or Con…
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is far more advanced than Mailchimp and Constant Contact, and it is better for businesses looking to grow their sales!
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is very user friendly compared Mailchimp, Privy, and Constant Contact though there is a learning curve for some aspects of it especially the automation aspects it is well worth learning the ins and outs of Klaviyo. We are pretty happy with Klaviyo which does everything …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo's ability to really tackle the entire marketing contact ecosystem on one platform is what really won us over. The price for everything was competitive, not necessarily the cheapest but competitive, and the ability to see that data flow from every interaction was what …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    klaviyo had better flows and more ability to customize content based on website traffic
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    way better but also way more expensive
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    We selected Klaviyo in 2018 when they were disrupting the space. They provided a lot of offerings for a value price.
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo provides much more insight into customer data than other email marketing software. For this reason, they are much stronger for e-commerce businesses as the data it provides is very beneficial for e-commerce businesses.
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Much better and more capable overall
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Better UI and functionality (segmentation, campaign builder, reporting)
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is an excellent resource for aspiring marketers who want to be more data-driven.
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Honestly Klaviyo is far better than the others. Having worked with others they don’t provide half of what Klaviyo does. Klaviyo provides better reporting, better analytics and helps us reach the customers we want to reach at all times. When you want to work and step up email …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo compares favorably to other similar products but really stands out when looking at specific integrations. If you're running Shopify then Klaviyo makes too much sense when deciding on a CRM system. It's literally built to work with the Shopify platform and makes life …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    I have used several platforms and by far the one with the most design features is Klaviyo. It lets you edit both desktop and mobile versions which is a must considering most people look at their emails on their phones. It is also great at segmenting and creating flows. I do …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is much more advanced than the other ones we evaluated. From the user interface to the triggers and segmentation. It also integrates with far more apps than the other two platforms. We are able to do some unique things with Klaviyo just because it integrates so well …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo has been recommended to us by a customer who was working with the company for a month. The company who has recommended us to the service has reached the same conclusion - do not even bother with Klaviyo as on the other side of the screen there's a company you cannot …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    We selected Klaviyo primarily for its e-commerce automation capabilities. It was the best platform we evaluated for sending out targeted and personalized emails and SMS campaigns based on Customer online purchase history and interactions with online products.
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    I've mostly used Mailchimp in the past for email marketing campaigns, albeit very basic ones. I did look into what options there were for automation, and there were some very basic options like transactional emails and welcome series flows, but there was very little …
    Incentivized
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo makes a/b testing drip campaigns very intuitive to the average, non-technical user, which is something that other platforms fail to do. While more expensive, it more than pays for itself due to the ease of testing. You can test and deploy content faster and in a more …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    85%
    Would buy again
    61 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    115 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    61 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    107 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    85%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    117 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    42 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    104 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    105 Answers
    Features
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    9.0
    120 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Klaviyo
    8.4
    134 Ratings
    9% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor9.7102 Ratings8.4120 Ratings
    Dynamic content9.7104 Ratings8.2126 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content8.582 Ratings7.6118 Ratings
    Landing pages9.378 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    A/B testing8.373 Ratings8.3120 Ratings
    Mobile optimization8.686 Ratings8.6129 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting9.9116 Ratings8.7132 Ratings
    List management9.3118 Ratings8.6132 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences7.962 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    8.5
    117 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Klaviyo
    7.8
    129 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards8.488 Ratings8.1129 Ratings
    Standard reports9.8115 Ratings7.7125 Ratings
    Custom reports7.558 Ratings7.585 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    8.4
    69 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Klaviyo
    -
    Ratings
    URL Validation8.231 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Tracking7.934 Ratings00 Ratings
    Image Validation8.932 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbox Display8.635 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools7.928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check9.856 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing6.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews9.968 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    -
    Ratings
    Klaviyo
    7.6
    103 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Lead nurturing automation00 Ratings8.298 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading00 Ratings7.150 Ratings
    Data quality management00 Ratings7.860 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks00 Ratings7.253 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    -
    Ratings
    Klaviyo
    8.2
    47 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Calendaring00 Ratings8.247 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Constant Contact and Klaviyo
    Feature
    Constant Contact
    -
    Ratings
    Klaviyo
    8.1
    107 Ratings
    7% above category average
    API00 Ratings8.4100 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals00 Ratings8.255 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings7.374 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.150 Ratings
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    Mad Mimi
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    Vbout
    Score9.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Bloomreach
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Iterable
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (135 ratings)
    8.4
    (134 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (23 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Constant ContactKlaviyo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Constant Contact
    Constant Contact is an excellent tool for sending out flyers and newsletters. However, I feel the content's appearance is typically all the same. When I receive an email from Constant Contact, I can immediately identify it - the templates usually all look the same. When sending out communications with images, it is easy to use Constant Contact and link webpages. However, the email layout is always vertical and can get very lengthy. I prefer a more flip-book approach with options to flip the page.
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    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is a leader in the space, but I might recommend it to a colleague for its price point. There are other options that are more affordable and provide most of the tools Klaviyo offers. I also think it can be complicated to use for a new user.
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    Pros
    Constant Contact
    • Market segmentation is great: my main segmentation is by region because that's how our sales team is divided.
    • Lists: making customized email lists is easy and intuitive; the custom fields allow some flexibility in case our fields don't exactly line up with Constant Contact's.
    • Campaigns: creating campaigns is quick and simple. I especially appreciate the 'resend to non-openers' option. I am constantly using this feature.
    • Subject line generator: I like using the recommended subject lines. I'm able to plug in their recommended ideas, or sometimes, this feature helps me generate my own ideas.
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    Klaviyo
    • Klaviyo's template builder is very intuitive yet straightforward enough that an inexperienced user can catch on quickly.
    • Their flow builder is also quite intuitive and allows us to build intricate, highly targeted flows.
    • I appreciate their built-in compliance warnings & checks as they apply to opt-out methods, SMS compliance, and overall deliverability.
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    Cons
    Constant Contact
    • It would be nice if we had more customizable options for emails - like moving around pictures and text boxes, rather than a set spot for everything to go.
    • I would like it if multiple people could work on a document at one time. So if I'm in charge of graphics, I can get those updated while someone else is entering content, etc.
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    Klaviyo
    • Needs more visible critical notifications as we once exceeded our monthly email limit right during the Black Friday campaign. The notification was not visible enough for us to catch it on time, as a result, some emails scheduled to be sent over the weekend were never sent
    • Better library of dynamic values available for use inside emails
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Constant Contact
    There is no doubt that we are going to renew Constant Contact. We have not just invested a lot of time in learning and creating a great looking product but we have developed a strong database of information that allows us to track how we are doing for each newsletter. This supports our goals of creating products that residents desire and are excited to receive.
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    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is simply a great solution for e-com email marketing & customer relationship management:
    1. User journey visibility: We can see our clients' customers on their individual user journeys (open email, site visits) to better understand and accommodate your customers.
    2. Flow automation: Creating automated emails that follow up with new leads, those who abandoned carts, purchased.
    3. Email design: So easy to use, and more friendly than some other visual builders that we've used.
    4. Metrics visibility: We can see our clients' metrics very easily and adjust efforts accordingly.
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    Usability
    Constant Contact
    There is always room for improvement. I don't know how they test their systems, but they should invite not-so computer savvy people to test it. If I, as an expert have problems, they need to think like the technophobe. Since I've used Constant Contact in the past as part of my former employment, I have not viewed any of the tutorials and just jumped in to work on my client's newsletter. With that said, I found some areas easy and some a bit cumbersome
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    Klaviyo
    The only reason why I did not give it a 10/10 is that it cannot distinguish purchases that came through subscription recharges instead of purchases that were driven directly by email sends. Other than that, the automation qualities, design features, and segmentation options make this an incredible email platform, and I am very happy with it
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    Reliability and Availability
    Constant Contact
    No major problems in sending out the email campaigns and accessing the analytics
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    Klaviyo
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    Performance
    Constant Contact
    The system seemed quite slow sometimes. Specifically, there was sometimes a delay in sends if it was during a high traffic period. There were time-outs when uploading new code for an email, and a lag in reporting analytics which was sometimes as long as 72 hours
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    Klaviyo
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Constant Contact
    I think the overall support for Constant Contact has always been incredible; I have nothing negative to say. Our customer support representative was attentive, easy to understand, and very knowledgeable. I never felt like I wasn't a priority of his and my issues, while very small, were fixed in a very short time frame.
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    Klaviyo
    Their support is always quick and we have recurring meetings with our advisor. they were great when we first started at walking us through the platform and helping us understand how to do the overall setup. They also have a wide variety of articles that cover must issues in a very clear manner that will get you out of a predicament really fast.
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    Implementation Rating
    Constant Contact
    Implementation is very easy for someone who wants to send out the “batch and blast” type newsletters. If you want to use their templates with no customizations, the product works fine. However, the more customizations you get into involving link color, etc, that’s where things can get tricky for someone who may not be familiar with coding
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    Klaviyo
    Don't cut corners, do it right the first time, if you take your time to build everything the way you want it then it will run itself. The platform will help you increase revenue as long as you use the tools it provides. Don't be scared to ask questions, the support team will help you get to the next level
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    Alternatives Considered
    Constant Contact
    Constant Contact is much more intuitive for people who are not tech-savvy. Also, while sendgrid offered more options in it's drag and drop interface, it displayed differently across different email clients, which made it very cumbersome to use. It also took much longer to upload contact lists and it was harder to manage existing contacts. Performance in sendgrid was much slower as well, and the Preview feature was quite buggy. Our team initially chose sendgrid because of the integration options that it's API offered, but we ultimately switched to Constant Contact because it was much easier to build campaigns and better suited our requirements.
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    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo's ability to really tackle the entire marketing contact ecosystem on one platform is what really won us over. The price for everything was competitive, not necessarily the cheapest but competitive, and the ability to see that data flow from every interaction was what was crucial to us. Additionally, Klaviyo is the core of our B2C business. We were not focused on anything other than how we interact with customers directly, and Klaviyo was a direct win for us. The one negative is Klaviyo's ability to work with our B2B side of our business, because it doesn't integrate with platforms like HubSpot. That is a massive downside, but the upside justified the investment.
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    Scalability
    Constant Contact
    Very reliable in sending email campaigns and controlling the recipients so that no contact is sent the same email more than once, even if they are on a resent list
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    Klaviyo
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Constant Contact
    • I have had nothing but positive impacts from using Constant Contact.
    • The church is large, and there are many subgroups and axillary groups within the church. Setting up specific groups based on responsibility, interest, member goals, and service needs allows me to send information quickly, saving valuable time for other tasks.
    • Constant Contact allows leadership to stay personally engaged with the members I work with, without over-taxing my time. It feels so seamless.
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    Klaviyo
    • Klaviyo brought our email channel to the top performing channel over Paid Ads several times (according to G Analytics), before Klaviyo Paid Ads were always top and the email channel struggled to even stay in 2nd place.
    • Klaviyo did cost quite a bit more than our old email platform but the ROI was much higher so it paid for itself.
    • Klaviyo implemented tools that allowed us to have a higher customer satisfaction with things like letting customers choose to receive less emails instead of unsubscribing.
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    ScreenShots

    Constant Contact Screenshots

    Screenshot of the AI Content Generator that can be used to create content for emails, social posts, or SMS.Screenshot of an example automation workflow. These help to ensure a business's marketing is always on.Screenshot of some of the available pre-built email templates, that can be edited with the included drag-and-drop email editor.Screenshot of the Social Posting tool, used to plan and post social media messaging across platforms.Screenshot of the SMS Marketing feature.Screenshot of some of Constant Contact's available integrations.

    Klaviyo Screenshots

    Screenshot of Web forms to grow contact listsScreenshot of Personalized recommendations that resonateScreenshot of Smarter targeting. Deeper personalization.Screenshot of Display of how performance stacks up against peers