iContact vs AWeber Pricing (2026)
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iContact vs AWeber

Email Marketing pricing comparison · 2026

iContact pricing ranges from $9–$16/month, while AWeber ranges from $0–$899/month. iContact is typically 58% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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iContact
iContact is an email marketing platform for small businesses and growing teams, offering d
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AWeber
AWeber pricing starts with a Free plan at $0/month for basic email marketing.
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
iContact saves $0 vs AWeber · 25 seats
Cheapest $780
Spread 0%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Premium
$4.8K/yr
year 1 license · $16/seat
Plus
$9.0K/yr
year 1 license · $30/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$780/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 15% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$780/yr
Vendr · n=197
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 12 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Limited Support Hours
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • No Gmail Import Capability
    $50-$200 one-time migration cost
    1 source
  • Google Analytics Integration Requires Request
    $0-$100 setup delay cost
    1 source
  • Limited Image Storage
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • No Weekend Support
    $0
    1 source
3 documented
  • Custom Email Domain Requirement
    $95/year
    1 source
  • Overage Charges for List Management
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Price Increases
    10-20% of license costs
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

iContact
AWeber
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Must cancel before renewal period - no advance notice provided
Before annual renewal date
Commitment
1 year (for annual plans)
Price escalation
Price increases implemented in 2025
Can downgrade
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
6.8/5 (97)
Trustpilot
1.1/5 (8)
Best for
Small businesses starting with email marketing
Watch out
Unauthorized auto-renewal charges without notice
TrustRadius
8.2/5 (100)
Trustpilot
4.6/5 (25)
Best for
Bloggers, creators, and early-stage businesses with a small list getting started with email marketing
Watch out
Price increases in 2025
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Email Marketing

iContact

$9–$16
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Email Marketing

AWeber

$0–$899
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

iContact and AWeber both operate in the email marketing category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan iContact AWeber
Standard $9 /user/month Free /month
Premium $16 /user/month $15 /month
Custom Custom $30 /month
Unlimited $899 /month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

iContact

5 scenarios
$9/user/month
Solo Freelancer (1 user, 500 contacts)
$27/month (3 × $9/user/month)
Small Marketing Team (3 users on Standard)
$80/month (5 × $16/user/month)
Growing Business (5 users on Premium)
See all 5 scenarios →

AWeber

6 scenarios
$0/year (Free plan covers 500 subscribers and 500 emails per month)
Small Business Newsletter (up to 500 subscribers)
$150/year ($12.50/month × 12 months on Lite annual plan)
Solopreneur (Lite annual billing)
$240/year ($20/month × 12 months on Plus annual plan)
Active Marketer (Plus annual billing)
See all 6 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

iContact

Median annual cost
$780
Average negotiated discount
15%

AWeber

Median annual cost
$780
Based on
197 deals

What Users Say

iContact

Trustpilot
1.1/5 (8)
TrustRadius
6.8/10 (97)
Top complaints
  • Unauthorized auto-renewal charges without notice
  • Poor refund policy and customer service
  • Platform security concerns and technical issues

AWeber

Trustpilot
4.6/5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.2/10 (100)
Top complaints
  • Price increases in 2025
  • System errors requiring re-login
  • Limited customization compared to competitors

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

iContact 7 hidden costs

medium
Limited Support Hours 5-10% of license costs
low
No Gmail Import Capability $50-$200 one-time migration cost
low
Google Analytics Integration Requires Request $0-$100 setup delay cost
low
Limited Image Storage 5-10% of license costs
medium
No Weekend Support $0
See all iContact hidden costs →

AWeber 3 hidden costs

medium
Custom Email Domain Requirement $95/year
medium
Overage Charges for List Management 5-15% of license costs
medium
Price Increases 10-20% of license costs
See all AWeber hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term iContact AWeber
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Must cancel before renewal period - no advance notice provided Before annual renewal date
Minimum commitment 1 year (for annual plans)
Price escalation Price increases implemented in 2025

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