The verdict
On the data we hold, iContact comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- iContact starts lower, at $7.67/mo against $14/mo.
- Only iContact has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Marketing automation ranking, iContact places 10 and Campaigner 11 of 13.
Side by side
| At a glance | ICiContact | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $14/mo | $7.67/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
CA
Campaigner
- EssentialsNew businesses$14/mo
- AdvancedTeams scaling multi-channel automations$35/mo
IC
iContact
- Standardsolo marketers under 2,500 contacts$9/mo
- Premiumteams needing A/B testing and social posting$16/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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