The same emails.
A 95th of the bill.
Constant Contact has been around since 1995 — and so has its per-contact pricing model. SES Mailbox sends the same campaigns on AWS SES for a flat $9.99/mo, about a 95th of the cost at scale.
Constant Contact is one of the oldest names in email marketing, and it's genuinely capable for local and event-driven businesses — events and RSVPs, surveys, social posting, and phone support all in one place. But it prices by contact count, so a growing list quietly pushes you from $12/mo to hundreds per month.
SES Mailbox is a modern Constant Contact alternative built on Amazon SES. You get the campaigns, automations, segments, and signup forms most businesses actually use — for a flat $9.99/mo plus $0.10 per 1,000 emails. Here's the honest comparison, including where Constant Contact still does more.
Flat beats per-contact.
Constant Contact Lite pricing vs SES Mailbox Pro + AWS SES, one send per month to your full list.
Constant Contact Lite pricing, approximate as of 2026 — verify current pricing at constantcontact.com. SES Mailbox Pro $9.99/mo + AWS SES at $0.10/1,000 sends.
The full comparison, nothing hidden.
What you get on each platform — including where Constant Contact still does more.
Reflects Constant Contact's standard plans as of 2026. See every SES Mailbox feature →
Who should switch — and who shouldn't.
We'd rather you pick the right tool than churn in a month.
Switch to SES Mailbox if…
- Your contact count keeps pushing your bill up
- You mainly send newsletters and campaigns
- You want your own deliverability and sender reputation
- You're fine connecting an AWS account once (guided, ~10 min)
Stay on Constant Contact if…
- You run events and need RSVP and registration tools
- You rely on surveys, polls, or social posting in one place
- You want phone support and a fully hands-off setup
Constant Contact switching FAQ
The questions businesses ask before moving.
What are the best alternatives to Constant Contact?
SES Mailbox is the most cost-effective option for businesses that want their own sending infrastructure — AWS SES delivery at $0.10 per 1,000 emails plus a flat $9.99/mo, versus per-contact pricing that reaches ~$295/mo at 50k. Constant Contact still leads on events, surveys, social, and phone support.
How much does Constant Contact cost vs SES Mailbox?
Constant Contact's Lite plan is roughly $295/mo at 50,000 contacts. SES Mailbox Pro is $9.99/mo plus AWS sending — about $15/mo total at that size, a saving near $3,360/year.
Can I import my Constant Contact contacts?
Yes. Export them as a CSV and import into SES Mailbox with field mapping. Unsubscribes carry over so you stay compliant. Most businesses finish in under 30 minutes.
What does Constant Contact do that SES Mailbox doesn't?
Event marketing and RSVPs, surveys and polls, social posting and ads, and phone support — handy for local and event-driven businesses. We focus on cheap, deliverable email on AWS SES.
Is SES Mailbox harder to use?
Day to day it's a similar point-and-click experience. The one extra step is a guided ~10-minute AWS connection up front; after that you get a flat bill and your own sender reputation.
Does SES Mailbox have a free plan?
Yes — free forever, no credit card: unlimited subscribers and one campaign per month. Constant Contact offers only a time-limited trial.
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