The free Constant Contact alternative for nonprofits
Switching from Constant Contact to OpenFundraise
Email your supporters from the platform that takes their gifts. No monthly plan, no overage fees, and your donor history right next to every send.
Lite, Standard, and Premium starting prices, plus possible overage fees.
Email campaigns, donation forms, and donor records included.
How to switch from Constant Contact
- 01
Export your list
Download your contacts from Constant Contact as a CSV file.
- 02
Import it into OpenFundraise
Upload the CSV. Contacts land in groups you can email right away, next to their giving history.
- 03
Send your next email from OpenFundraise
Once your first campaign goes out, you can cancel your Constant Contact plan.
Why nonprofits switch from Constant Contact
Constant Contact prices email by plan, and nonprofits only get a discount if they prepay for 6 or 12 months. Most teams also run a separate donation tool and copy contacts between the two.
With OpenFundraise, email campaigns, donation forms, and donor records are free and share one contact list, so every send reaches donors with their full giving history attached.
- Donation formsHosted pages, embedded forms, and recurring giving.
- Email campaignsScheduled sends with click tracking, tied to gifts.
- Donor recordsEvery gift, email, and text on one supporter profile.
OpenFundraise vs. Constant Contact at a glance
| Feature | OpenFundraise | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 | From $12, $35, or $80/mo |
| Email campaigns with scheduling | ||
| Link click tracking | ||
| Gifts on every contact's record | Only if synced from a donation tool | |
| Recurring giving | Needs a separate donation tool | |
| Nonprofit discount on monthly billing | Already free | None; discounts need 6 or 12 months prepaid |
No plan to outgrow
Constant Contact charges by plan, with overage fees when you go past it. OpenFundraise email is free at any size.
Your donors and your list are the same
Everyone who gives is already on your list, with their full giving history, ready for the next email.
Emails that show their results in dollars
Each gift is linked to the email that drove it, so you can see which appeals work.
Constant Contact may still fit if your team relies on its event registration or social posting tools.
Constant Contact alternative FAQ
Is email really free on OpenFundraise?
Yes. Email campaigns, donation forms, recurring giving, and donor records are free. Only SMS and in-person giving are paid add-ons.
Does Constant Contact give nonprofits a discount?
Constant Contact offers nonprofits 20% off for 6 months prepaid or 30% off for 12 months prepaid. There is no discount on monthly billing.
Can I bring my Constant Contact list?
Yes. Export your contacts as a CSV and import them into OpenFundraise.
Constant Contact details from Constant Contact pricing and Constant Contact nonprofit discount, checked October 2026. Prices change, so check their site for current plans. OpenFundraise is not affiliated with or endorsed by Constant Contact. Constant Contact is a trademark of its owner.
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Donation forms, email, and donor records are free. Your nonprofit keeps 100% of every online gift.