Brevo 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.

Brevo

All-in-one email, SMS, and CRM platform for SMBs

4.3 / 5From $25/mo
ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanBrevoActiveCampaign
FreeYesNo
Starter$25/mo$15/mo
Pro$65/mo$79/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo vs $25/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureBrevoActiveCampaign
Email and SMS campaignsYes-
Marketing automationYes-
CRMYes-
Transactional email APIYes-
WhatsApp campaignsYes-
Visual automation builder-Yes
CRM with deal pipelines-Yes
Lead scoring-Yes
SMS marketing-Yes
Site tracking-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Brevo if you need...

  • +Very affordable
  • +Good free tier of 300 emails per day
  • +SMS and email in one
StartupsSolopreneursAgenciesMarketers

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, Brevo or ActiveCampaign?

ActiveCampaign scores higher in our review (4.5/5 vs 4.3/5). However, Brevo may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Brevo cheaper than ActiveCampaign?

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

What is the difference between Brevo and ActiveCampaign?

Brevo focuses on email and sms campaigns and marketing automation, while ActiveCampaign emphasizes visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines. Brevo is best for Startupss, Solopreneurss, Agenciess, Marketerss, while ActiveCampaign suits Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises.

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