Constant Contact vs Hootsuite2026
Constant Contact
Email Marketing
One of the most trusted email marketing platforms for small businesses and non-profits.
Hootsuite
Social Media Management
The most widely used social media management platform for scheduling, analytics, and team collaboration.
Our Verdict
Constant Contact has the pricing advantage ($12/mo vs $99/mo).
Choose Constant Contact if…
teams at the small to mid-sized businesses stage
Side-by-Side Comparison
Green highlight = advantage on that metric.
| Feature | Constant Contact | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Starting price | $12/mo | $99/mo |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | 60 days | 30 days |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Features & Capabilities | ||
| Best for | small to mid-sized businesses | teams of all sizes |
| Tracked features | 7 | 7 |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 1995 | 2008 |
| Verified listing | ||
Pricing
Constant Contact
SubscriptionHootsuite
SubscriptionConstant Contact
$12/moHootsuite
$99/moConstant Contact
Hootsuite
Constant Contact
60 daysHootsuite
30 daysRatings & Reviews
Constant Contact
No reviews yetHootsuite
No reviews yetFeatures & Capabilities
Constant Contact
small to mid-sized businessesHootsuite
teams of all sizesConstant Contact
7Hootsuite
7Company
Constant Contact
1995Hootsuite
2008Constant Contact
Hootsuite
Key Differences
Constant Contact
$12/mo✓
Hootsuite
$99/mo
Constant Contact is best for…
Strengths
- 60-day free trial — longest in email marketing
- Phone support available
- Strong for non-profits and events
- Good list management and segmentation
Hootsuite is best for…
Strengths
- Most widely used social media tool
- Supports all major networks
- Strong team collaboration and approvals
- Social listening built in
Pricing Comparison
Constant Contact
From $12/mo
Lite plan from $12/month for up to 500 contacts.
Hootsuite
From $99/mo
Professional plan from $99/month for 1 user. Team from $249/month.
Pricing information is verified periodically. Visit each vendor's pricing page for current rates and plan details.
Feature Comparison
Only in Constant Contact
- Email Marketing
- Email Templates
- List Segmentation
- Landing Pages
- SMS Marketing
Both tools
- Social Scheduling
- API Access
Only in Hootsuite
- Social Analytics
- Social Listening
- Content Calendar
- Approval Workflows
- Dashboard & Reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main difference between Constant Contact and Hootsuite?
- Constant Contact has the pricing advantage ($12/mo vs $99/mo).
- Is Constant Contact cheaper than Hootsuite?
- Constant Contact is cheaper at From $12/mo vs From $99/mo. Note that pricing tiers vary — check each vendor's current pricing page for up-to-date details.
- Can I switch from Constant Contact to Hootsuite?
- Yes — most teams can migrate from Constant Contact to Hootsuite with a data export/import process. Check whether both tools support CSV or API data export before starting. Hootsuite offers a free trial, so you can test it before cancelling Constant Contact.
- Does Constant Contact or Hootsuite offer a free trial?
- Both Constant Contact (60 days) and Hootsuite (30 days) offer free trials. Try both before committing.