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The Bottom Line

Entry price

Paid plans only

Biggest pro

Powerful automation

Biggest con

Steeper learning curve

TL;DR - ActiveCampaign

  • ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation platform combining email, CRM, and sales automation
  • It enables sophisticated customer journeys, lead scoring, and personalized messaging at scale
  • Plans start at $29/month for up to 1,000 contacts
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & pros
4.5/5 across review platforms

What is ActiveCampaign?

Editorial review
ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation platform offering email marketing, CRM, multi-channel messaging, and AI-powered autonomous marketing with WhatsApp integration and advanced segmentation.

Available on: Web

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Powerful automation
  • Good deliverability
  • CRM included

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve
  • No free plan

Ratings Across the Web

4.5(17,159 reviews)

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Key Features

Email marketingMarketing automationCRMWhatsApp messagingAI-powered campaignsPredictive sendingAdvanced segmentationLanding pages

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Pricing checked May 29, 2026

Starter

$29

  • 1 user
  • Marketing automation
  • Email marketing
  • 5 actions per automation
  • 10x contact limit

Plus

$49

  • 1 user
  • Unlimited automation actions
  • Standard segmentation
  • Landing pages
  • CRM integrations

Pro

$149

  • 3 users
  • Advanced segmentation
  • Predictive content
  • Premium ecommerce
  • 12x contact limit

Enterprise

Custom

  • 5+ users
  • Premium segmentation
  • Custom objects
  • Single Sign-On
  • Dedicated account team

How ActiveCampaign's pricing compares

At $49/mo, ActiveCampaign is the most premium of its 6 direct competitors.

ActiveCampaign
$49

Entry paid plan, monthly. Pricing checked May 29, 2026.

Reviews

4.5/5

Across 17,159 verified user reviews on G2, Capterra

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ActiveCampaign FAQ

What is ActiveCampaign?

ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation platform that combines email marketing, CRM, and multi-channel messaging. It offers AI-powered autonomous marketing and WhatsApp integration.

How much does ActiveCampaign cost?

ActiveCampaign offers Starter, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise tiers with pricing based on contact list size. Contact sales for specific pricing as its not publicly displayed.

Does ActiveCampaign have CRM features?

Yes, ActiveCampaign includes built-in CRM functionality with contact management, deal pipelines, lead scoring, and sales automation integrated with marketing campaigns.

Can ActiveCampaign send WhatsApp messages?

Yes, ActiveCampaign offers dedicated WhatsApp messaging plans (Core, Advanced, Premium) that can be purchased separately or combined with email marketing plans.

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