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iContact alternatives

iContact compared with 5 alternatives: Constant Contact, Mailchimp, AWeber, Benchmark Email and Campaigner.

iContact is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
iContactThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
Constant ContactFree trial · from $10.20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
MailchimpFree plan · from $13/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
AWeberFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb
Benchmark EmailFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb
CampaignerFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

iContact starts at $9 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Constant Contact and Mailchimp score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessiContactConstant ContactMailchimpAWeberBenchmark EmailCampaigner

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of email marketing and newsletter tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from iContact

  1. Constant Contact

    Email, SMS and social marketing for small businesses

    • Constant Contact starts at $10.20 per month and up by contact count, billed annually (Lite). iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • Only Constant Contact lists an iOS app.
    • Constant Contact also covers business texting.
    • iContact also covers templates.

    Suits: Small businesses that want email, social posts and events in one account

    Constant Contact vs iContactConstant Contact pricing and details

  2. Mailchimp

    Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count

    • Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • Mailchimp has a free plan. iContact does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailchimp lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailchimp also covers reports.
    • iContact also covers templates.

    Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions

    Mailchimp vs iContactMailchimp pricing and details

  3. AWeber

    Email marketing for small businesses, with landing pages and a store

    • AWeber starts at $12.50 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed annually. iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • AWeber has a free plan. iContact does not, though it has a free trial.
    • iContact also covers templates.

    Suits: Small businesses and creators with a list under 500 who want to start free

    AWeber vs iContactAWeber pricing and details

  4. Benchmark Email

    Straightforward email campaigns with every feature on every plan

    • Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually. iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • Benchmark Email has a free plan. iContact does not, though it has a free trial.
    • iContact also covers templates and marketing automation.

    Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters to a modest list

    Benchmark Email vs iContactBenchmark Email pricing and details

  5. Campaigner

    Email marketing with multi-path workflows and audience insights

    • Campaigner starts at $14 per month for up to 1,000 contacts. iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • iContact also covers templates.

    Suits: Businesses that want branching workflows at a low entry price

    Campaigner vs iContactCampaigner pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in iContact

  • There is no free plan; after the 30-day trial the cheapest plan is $9 a month for 500 contacts.
  • Standard allows 1 user, 1 landing page, 1 automation and 1 segment; unlimited use needs Premium or Ultimate.
  • Sending past the plan's monthly limit is charged as overage, and lists over 50,000 contacts are priced by contacting sales.
  • The comparison chart on the pricing page shows different figures from the price slider, such as Ultimate at $54 for 5,000 contacts against $84.
iContact pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to iContact?

The alternatives to iContact in this directory are Constant Contact, Mailchimp, AWeber, Benchmark Email and Campaigner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with iContact.

Is there a free alternative to iContact?

Yes. Mailchimp, AWeber and Benchmark Email have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which iContact alternatives work on Android?

The iContact listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.

Which iContact alternatives work on iOS?

The iContact listing does not include an iOS app. Constant Contact and Mailchimp list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.