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ActiveCampaign alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ActiveCampaign: no free plan, and pricier than simpler newsletter tools. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ActiveCampaign, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GetResponse currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mautic logoMauticOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 355.3
  1. Mautic logo

    1. MauticTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want full marketing automation without per-contact fees

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ActiveCampaign

    Open-source marketing automation you can self-host to avoid per-contact fees.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and self-hosted
    • Full automation with lead scoring and multi-channel campaigns
    • No per-contact pricing

    Cons

    • Setup and upgrades need technical skill
    • Interface less polished than commercial tools
    • Deliverability is your responsibility
    Visit Mautic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mautic a good ActiveCampaign alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    40,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best ActiveCampaign alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GetResponse logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for most people

GetResponse

Similar automation plus webinars and funnels, often at lower prices.

Mautic logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for a free option

Mautic

Open-source marketing automation you can self-host to avoid per-contact fees.

HubSpot Marketing Hub logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot Marketing Hub

A full marketing suite tied to HubSpot's free CRM, for larger teams.

Mautic logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for open source

Mautic

Open-source marketing automation you can self-host to avoid per-contact fees.

Mautic logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for self-hosting

Mautic

Open-source marketing automation you can self-host to avoid per-contact fees.

Brevo logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for iPhone and Android

Brevo

Cheaper automation and CRM priced by email volume.

Klaviyo logo

Best ActiveCampaign alternative for working in the browser

Klaviyo

Better ecommerce data and revenue reporting for online stores.

ActiveCampaign alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ActiveCampaign?

GetResponse ranks first right now. Similar automation plus webinars and funnels, often at lower prices. HubSpot Marketing Hub and Brevo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ActiveCampaign?

Yes. GetResponse (free plan + paid), HubSpot Marketing Hub (free plan + paid), Brevo (free plan + paid) and Klaviyo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ActiveCampaign?

Yes: Mautic. Mautic can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from ActiveCampaign?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; pricier than simpler newsletter tools; many options make it complex for small teams.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ActiveCampaign, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.