Airtable vs ActiveCampaign

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 higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.

Airtable

Flexible spreadsheet-database hybrid for teams and operations

4.4 / 5From $20/mo
ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanAirtableActiveCampaign
FreeYesNo
Starter$20/mo$15/mo
Pro-$79/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo vs $20/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureAirtableActiveCampaign
Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Calendar viewsYes-
AutomationsYes-
Extensions marketplaceYes-
AI fieldsYes-
APIYes-
Visual automation builder-Yes
CRM with deal pipelines-Yes
Lead scoring-Yes
SMS marketing-Yes
Site tracking-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Airtable if you need...

  • +Very flexible data model
  • +Good integrations
  • +Visual and approachable
Project ManagersStartupsAgenciesMarketers

Choose ActiveCampaign if you need...

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Airtable or ActiveCampaign?

ActiveCampaign scores higher in our review (4.5/5 vs 4.4/5). However, Airtable may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Airtable cheaper than ActiveCampaign?

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

What is the difference between Airtable and ActiveCampaign?

Airtable focuses on grid, kanban, gallery, calendar views and automations, while ActiveCampaign emphasizes visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines. Airtable is best for Project Managerss, Startupss, Agenciess, Marketerss, while ActiveCampaign suits Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises.

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