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Alternatives to ActiveCampaign

Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.

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Last updated 2026-02-10 Intel generated 2026-02-10 2 sources linked

Alternatives to ActiveCampaign

HubSpot Marketing Hub
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When you need native CRM + marketing all-in-one with enterprise attribution—but at 10–15x the cost.

Mailchimp
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When email campaign simplicity and template design matter more than automation workflow depth.

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Send-based pricing for large lists with moderate automation needs—fraction of ActiveCampaign's cost at scale.

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When e-commerce revenue attribution is the priority over general-purpose automation and CRM.

Sources & verification

Pricing and behavioral information comes from public documentation and structured research. When information is incomplete or volatile, we prefer to say so rather than guess.

  1. https://www.activecampaign.com/pricing ↗
  2. Official website ↗