Constant ContactvsMailerLite

Constant Contact

• Cancellation extremely difficult - must call during business hours(9/10)
• No refunds on prepayments - even for hardship cases(10/10)
• Expensive compared to modern alternatives(8/10)
• SMS costs extra - overage fees for exceeding limits(5/10)
• Auto-renewal charges without clear consent(8/10)

MailerLite

No signals

Constant Contact

• Lack of empathy and transparency from billing/support(8/10)

MailerLite

• Delayed support responses on lower-tier plans(6/10)

Constant Contact

• Platform glitchy and slow to load(6/10)
• Over the top for small businesses and nonprofits(5/10)
• Formatting inconsistent across devices and email clients(5/10)

MailerLite

• Strict approval process delays getting started(7/10)
• Limited design flexibility and customization options(5/10)
• Drag and drop builder glitches - menus disappearing(5/10)
• Segmentation and list management can be confusing(5/10)
• Learning curve for advanced automations and setup(4/10)

Constant Contact

• Integrations leave much to be desired - relies on Zapier(6/10)

MailerLite

• Integration list smaller than bigger platforms(5/10)

Constant Contact

• Automation capabilities limited for advanced needs(6/10)

MailerLite

• Limited automation compared to enterprise platforms(6/10)
• Reporting features are fairly basic(5/10)

Constant Contact

• Very strict about what you're allowed to send(5/10)

MailerLite

• Deliverability issues and emails going to spam(6/10)
• Subscriber deletion and data loss reported(7/10)

Constant Contact

No signals

MailerLite

• Accounts suspended without warning for vague policy violations(9/10)