Make vs ActiveCampaign

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

Bottom line: Make is both cheaper and higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.

Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo
ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanMakeActiveCampaign
FreeYesNo
Starter$9/mo$15/mo
Pro$16/mo$79/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Make is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo vs $15/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureMakeActiveCampaign
Visual scenario builderYes-
1,000+ app integrationsYes-
Advanced data manipulationYes-
WebhooksYes-
Error handlingYes-
Visual automation builder-Yes
CRM with deal pipelines-Yes
Lead scoring-Yes
SMS marketing-Yes
Site tracking-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Make if you need...

  • +More affordable than Zapier
  • +More powerful data transformations
  • +Visual flow editor
DevelopersAgenciesSolopreneursStartups

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, Make or ActiveCampaign?

Make 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 Make cheaper than ActiveCampaign?

Yes, Make is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo).

What is the difference between Make and ActiveCampaign?

Make focuses on visual scenario builder and 1,000+ app integrations, while ActiveCampaign emphasizes visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines. Make is best for Developerss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Startupss, while ActiveCampaign suits Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises.

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