Pipedrive vs ActiveCampaign

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

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

Pipedrive

Sales-focused CRM with visual pipeline management

4.4 / 5From $14/mo
ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanPipedriveActiveCampaign
FreeNoNo
Starter$14/mo$15/mo
Pro$49/mo$79/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Pipedrive is cheaper at the Starter tier ($14/mo vs $15/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeaturePipedriveActiveCampaign
Visual sales pipelineYes-
Email integrationYes-
Activity remindersYes-
AI sales assistantYes-
Revenue forecastingYes-
Visual automation builder-Yes
CRM with deal pipelines-Yes
Lead scoring-Yes
SMS marketing-Yes
Site tracking-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Pipedrive if you need...

  • +Intuitive pipeline view
  • +Good value
  • +Easy to get started
SalespeopleStartupsFreelancersAgencies

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, Pipedrive or ActiveCampaign?

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

Is Pipedrive cheaper than ActiveCampaign?

Yes, Pipedrive is cheaper at the Starter tier ($14/mo).

What is the difference between Pipedrive and ActiveCampaign?

Pipedrive focuses on visual sales pipeline and email integration, while ActiveCampaign emphasizes visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines. Pipedrive is best for Salespeoples, Startupss, Freelancerss, Agenciess, while ActiveCampaign suits Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises.

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