Beehiiv vs Constant Contact — Which One Wins?
Pick Beehiiv if: Newsletter creators who want to monetize from day one with built-in ads and referral programs
Pick Constant Contact if: Local businesses and nonprofits that want simple email campaigns with phone support
Our take: Beehiiv for simplicity, Constant Contact for power users.
| Beehiiv | Constant Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for up to 2,500 subscribers | Scale $39/mo | No free plan (60-day trial) | Lite $12/mo |
| Features | Newsletter-first platform, Built-in ad network, Referral program engine, Website and landing pages, Advanced analytics and UTM tracking | Email templates (200+), Social media posting, Event marketing, Surveys and polls, SMS marketing (Premium) |
| Best for | Newsletter creators who want to monetize from day one with built-in ads and referral programs | Local businesses and nonprofits that want simple email campaigns with phone support |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Beehiiv stands out with Newsletter-first platform and Built-in ad network. Constant Contact counters with Email templates (200+) and Social media posting.
Beehiiv's Achilles heel: focused on newsletters only — if you need full marketing automation or e-commerce flows, look elsewhere. Constant Contact's: automation is basic compared to activecampaign — no conditional logic or advanced branching on lower tiers. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value newsletter-first platform and newsletter creators who want, go with Beehiiv. If local businesses and nonprofits matters more, Constant Contact is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.