ActiveCampaign vs Neon

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: ActiveCampaign is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo
Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching, autoscaling, and generous free tier

4.6 / 5From $19/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanActiveCampaignNeon
FreeNoYes
Starter$15/mo$19/mo
Pro$79/mo-
EnterpriseCustomCustom

ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo vs $19/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureActiveCampaignNeon
Visual automation builderYes-
CRM with deal pipelinesYes-
Lead scoringYes-
SMS marketingYes-
Site trackingYes-
Serverless Postgres-Yes
Database branching-Yes
Autoscaling to zero-Yes
Point-in-time restore-Yes
Read replicas-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose ActiveCampaign if you need...

  • +Most powerful email automation
  • +Strong CRM integration
  • +Excellent deliverability
MarketersAgenciesStartupsEnterprise

Choose Neon if you need...

  • +Scales to zero cost
  • +Database branching is a game-changer
  • +Fast cold starts
DevelopersStartupsFounders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ActiveCampaign or Neon?

Neon scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.5/5). However, ActiveCampaign may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is ActiveCampaign cheaper than Neon?

Yes, ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo).

What is the difference between ActiveCampaign and Neon?

ActiveCampaign focuses on visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines, while Neon emphasizes serverless postgres and database branching. ActiveCampaign is best for Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises, while Neon suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

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