Constant Contact VS MailerLite

Constant Contact and MailerLite help you send emails, but they charge monthly fees that add up fast. Zeffy gives you email tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.

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Constant Contact VS MailerLite

Constant Contact VS MailerLite: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Email Marketing Features

Easy Email Campaign Builder (Drag & Drop)

Ready-to-Use Newsletter Templates

Contact List Management

Email Personalization (First Name, etc.)

Email Automation (One-off & Follow-ups)

A/B Testing

Advanced Segmentation

Email Open & Click Tracking (Analytics)

Drip Campaigns

Mobile-Optimized Emails

Sign-Up Forms for Email Collection

Pricing

N/A.

Monthly fees plus overage charges

N/A.

Monthly fees for email tools

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

Stripe fee + 2.9% additional Constant Contact fee

N/A.

No separate processing fees mentioned - Processing is included in the monthly subscription.

Platform fees

$0.

No platform fees

$0.

No platform fees

Monthly fees

$12/month.

Starting at $12/month for Lite plan

$0/month.

Free Plan: up to 500 subscribers, 12,000 emails

Value for money

4.1.

4.7.

Features

4.1/5.

Solid email marketing, but requires separate tools for donations, ticketing, and donor tracking.

4.7/5.

Excellent email automation, but you'll need external software for fundraising and membership management.

Donations

Basic donation button integration only

MailerLite doesn't process donations directly. You'd need separate donation software and manual processes to follow up with donors via email.

Ticketing

Event promotion via email, no ticket sales

MailerLite doesn't process event tickets. You'd need separate ticketing software and manual processes to follow up with attendees via email.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

No peer-to-peer fundraising features

MailerLite doesn't support peer-to-peer fundraising. You'd need separate P2P software and manual processes to communicate with fundraisers via email.

Auctions

No auction tools available

MailerLite doesn't support auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to follow up with bidders via email.

Raffles

No raffle management tools

MailerLite doesn't handle raffle management. You'd need separate raffle software and manual processes to follow up with participants via email.

Online store

E-commerce integrations with third-party platforms

MailerLite doesn't include e-commerce functionality. You'd need separate store software and manual processes to follow up with customers via email.

Memberships

Constant Contact doesn't offer membership management features. You'll need separate software to track member data, renewals, and access levels.

MailerLite doesn't offer membership management features. You'd need separate software to track member data and renewals.

Donor Management/CRM

Basic contact management only. Limited donor tracking capabilities - no donation history, giving levels, or comprehensive donor profiles.

Basic contact management only. No donor tracking, giving history, or relationship management features for fundraising.

Emails & Newsletter

Strong email marketing with templates, automation, and list management. Good deliverability rates and detailed analytics for campaign performance.

Strong email marketing with automation, templates, and basic segmentation. Good deliverability rates for regular newsletters.

Payment Processing

No payment processing capabilities. You'll need to integrate third-party payment tools and manually track transactions for donations or events.

Payment methods

Email marketing only — no payment processing

Credit Card Payments

Not supported - Constant Contact is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Not supported - MailerLite is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - Constant Contact is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Not supported - MailerLite is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Constant Contact is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Not supported - MailerLite is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - Constant Contact is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Not supported - MailerLite is designed for email marketing, not for receiving payments

Customer Support

4.1/5.

4.7/5.

Unlimited Support

Constant Contact offers email and phone support but with limitations based on plan

MailerLite offers unlimited email support across all plan levels

Phone Support / Office Hours

Constant Contact provides phone support during standard business hours

MailerLite does not offer phone support or scheduled office hours

Webinars

Constant Contact offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

MailerLite offers regular educational webinars and training sessions

Help Center

Constant Contact has a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

MailerLite maintains a comprehensive knowledge base with guides and tutorials

Constant Contact provides live chat support during business hours

MailerLite provides 24/7 live chat support for all users

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support built for small businesses, not nonprofits — phone help limited by plan tier

Platform designed for marketers and businesses — no phone support or nonprofit expertise

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Constant Contact and MailerLite?

Why choose Zeffy over Constant Contact and MailerLite if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your donations

Constant Contact and MailerLite charge monthly fees for email tools only. Zeffy handles donations, events, and donor follow-up with zero platform fees.

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Get all your fundraising tools in one place

Constant Contact and MailerLite only send emails. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, donor management, and automated thank-you messages.

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Professional fundraising that actually works

Constant Contact and MailerLite require separate payment tools and manual processes. Zeffy creates professional campaigns with built-in receipts and CRM tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over email marketing platforms like Constant Contact or MailerLite?

Email platforms only handle newsletters and campaigns, but nonprofits need more. Zeffy gives you email marketing plus donations, events, memberships, and payment processing in one platform with zero fees.

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Constant Contact and MailerLite's monthly fees?

While Constant Contact and MailerLite charge monthly fees that increase with your contact list, Zeffy is completely free. No monthly charges, no overage fees, no hidden costs for any features.

Can email marketing tools like Constant Contact handle our fundraising needs?

Email platforms can't process donations or manage donors. You'd need separate payment tools and manual tracking. Zeffy handles everything from donor management to payment processing in one place.

What happens when my nonprofit outgrows email marketing platforms like Constant Contact?

Email platforms hit a wall when you need real fundraising tools. You'll end up paying for multiple systems and manually connecting data. Zeffy grows with you, adding donations, events, and memberships without extra fees.

How does Zeffy handle donor data compared to email platforms like MailerLite?

Email platforms only store basic contact info, not donation history or giving patterns. Zeffy tracks every donor interaction, payment history, and engagement automatically so you can build stronger relationships.

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