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    ActiveCampaign

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AActiveCampaign is presented as an AI-first marketing platform for marketers, agencies, and entrepreneurs. It uses Active Intelligence for goal-aware automation and personalized experiences across email, SMS, and WhatsApp. ActiveCampaign integrates with 950+ apps and generates insights to optimize every workflow.

    $180

    per year (single user)

    Leadpages

    Score5.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Leadpages is a landing page software that helps to grow small businesses without tech headaches. Leadpages can be used with or without WordPress, on Leadpages' servers or on the user's own. Leadpages aims to eliminate the high cost of website developers and freelancers when creating a company's most important marketing web pages. Included in all plans: Unlimited landing pages, pop-ups, and alert bars for lead generation and sales Website builder for a…

    $49

    per month

    Pricing
    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $15
    per month (billed annually)
    Pro
    $49
    per month (billed annually)
    Plus
    $79
    per month (billed annually)
    Enterprise
    $149
    per month (billed annually)
    Standard
    $49
    per month
    Pro
    $99
    per month
    Advanced
    $399
    per month
    Standard Annual
    $444
    per year
    Pro Annual
    $888
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Save 25% by choosing an annual plan (3 months free). Standard ($444), Pro ($888), Advanced (Call Us)
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    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Considered Both Products
    ActiveCampaign
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I looked into Keap but didn’t use [it] due to their pricing being too high for me. Not sure the exact similarities/differences between ActiveCampaign and Keap but ActiveCampaign seemed to encompass most of my needs. The other product we have used but just discontinued is Leadpag…
    Incentivized
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    For the price, ActiveCampaign is streets ahead. I probably use about 60% of the platform's functionality with a further 20% that I could benefit from using and intend to explore in the next 12 months. This compares to only about 25% usage with some other platforms or having to …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I had to hire an entire team to manage Keap as it was so complex and not user friendly and it was very expensive. Mailchimp was very easy to use, but had less features that I needed. ActiveCampaign is the better of the 3, but still a little expensive. However, the features make …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    In comparison to all the other systems (except Keap), ActiveCampaign goes above and beyond for email marketing, marketing automation, and CRM functionality. It's the closest you can get to an all-in-one system.

    And while Infusionsoft is also robust, it's not very intuitive. …
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    ActiveCampaign is easier to use, customize, and set up specifically for your business than most other platforms.
    Incentivized
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    I wanted something more robust from a CRM perspective than ConvertKit, and didn't need all the bells and whistles of Ontraport. ActiveCampaign was the best blend of features I was looking for, for the best price point. It has also been recommended to me by several people, as …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I used it for my university but it was too much for my small company to build, develop, and manage.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I was a previous Mailchimp user and ActiveCampaign is head and shoulders above MC. The functionality and depth of what I can do is so much better. The price seems to be better for what you get.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    AC is a more capable, easier to use and price effective option, with more bells & whistles
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I've used several alternatives to AC and have found that ActiveCampaign far and away - blows the competition out of the water. The email automation & sequences are so easy to implement. The deliverability is always top notch. Customer service is another way AC provides the best …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    It's not as friendly and easy as I was used in Mailchimp, but it's power is endless. Automation capabilities, tag management, lead scoring. As soon as you get used to it, this is a swiss knife
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    Never worry about being charged for duplicate contacts or frustrating automations with ActiveCampaign. MailChimp is a great beginner level CRM to get your feet wet and see if you really want to make your website/blog a business. ActiveCampaign is for when you're serious and …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I was recommended by another person who currently uses the platform. The colors also made me chooose. The blue looks refreshing and updated.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    ActiveCampaign is by far superior to other email marketing tools I've used such as AWeber, Constant Contact, and Mailchimp. ActiveCampaign is meant for online businesses and can grow with you as your business grows. It also makes it easy to get tasks done that online businesses …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I started off with a free service that very quickly didn't meet my requirements and didn't have many of the integrations offered by ActiveCampaign. I chose ActiveCampaign for its integrations, functionality and value.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    No contest here. ActiveCampaign has been around much longer, and is more trusted solution.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    We had a brief and very disappointing relationship with Infusionsoft a few years ago. They struggled in vain trying to get an API properly configured so that we could move data through one of our flagship web sites. After about half a dozen fruitless iterations, they gave up, …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I have used Ontraport, Infusionsoft, HubSpot, AWeber, GetResponse among several others. I believe that of these choices ActiveCampaign is by far the best option. It is easier to use, less expensive, delivers emails without issues and offers fantastic customer service. …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    I used to use MailChimp, and ActiveCampaign is just so much more flexible when it comes to things like segmenting your list. Now instead of sending everybody everything, I know that the emails I send are to people who are interested in that specific subject, which helps with …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    Definitely, ActiveCampaign has the ability to give us more control within our large email lists and engaged prospects.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveCampaign
    ActiveCampaign is a great solution for the business that has a few thousand contacts. It allows you to segment your list and send them relative information. This way you aren't sending out a blanket email to the whole group. Each person in your group can receive information …
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    Leadpages
    Chose Leadpages
    I have used Mailchimp for clients, and use ActiveCampaign personally for my email marketing and have used it for clients, but prefer Leadpages for the frontend of the opt-in process because of its analytics and performance metrics. Leadpages makes it super easy to see what's …
    Incentivized
    Chose Leadpages
    Leadpages is the market leader so it was easy to go with them. I also started using them in 2016, when there were far fewer products on the market. Since then the landscape has become much more competitive, but I signed a 2 year contract at a time when there seemed to be a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Leadpages
    Leadpages is much more flexible, easier to use, and generally satisfying in delivering high-quality results. Compared to other page builders, it offers an experience that features a lot fewer moments of frustration or bewilderment. Although it represents a noteworthy financial …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
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    60%
    Would buy again
    3 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    471 Answers
    60%
    Delivers good value for the price
    3 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    493 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    454 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    458 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    8.7
    690 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Leadpages
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    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor8.4609 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content8.7541 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content8.4490 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages7.6358 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing8.4400 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization9.2549 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting8.6658 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management8.8677 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences10.0596 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    8.3
    543 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Leadpages
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    Lead nurturing automation8.6509 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading8.5371 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality management8.6417 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks8.8366 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead segmentation and distribution6.919 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    9.0
    390 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Leadpages
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    Calendaring8.8311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event/webinar marketing9.1293 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social Media Marketing
    Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    6.8
    295 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Leadpages
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    Social sharing and campaigns7.2262 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social profile integration6.4257 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    8.2
    652 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Leadpages
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    Dashboards8.0623 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.4611 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.2397 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    8.7
    511 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Leadpages
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    Ratings
    API8.6409 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals8.6278 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability7.6437 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com9.097 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM9.964 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with SugarCRM9.459 Ratings00 Ratings
    Third-party software integrations7.740 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO and Conversion Optimization
    Comparison of SEO and Conversion Optimization features of ActiveCampaign and Leadpages
    Feature
    ActiveCampaign
    -
    Ratings
    Leadpages
    1.0
    2 Ratings
    143% below category average
    Landing page A/B testing:00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Real-time analytics dashboard00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    SEO tools00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Optimization recommendations00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Vbout
    Score9.9 out of 10
    Instapage
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Bloomreach
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Unbounce
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Iterable
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (703 ratings)
    1.0
    (30 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (27 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    9.3
    (66 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    1.3
    (42 ratings)
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    1.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    ActiveCampaignLeadpages
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ActiveCampaign
    I've been using ActiveCampaign since around 2018-2019 and I've always been satisfied with the software. It's simple to use, connects with the other tools I use and makes it easy for me to duplicate automations, email templates and workflows as I need to. On top of that, any time I've had an issue (which I think is around twice in the past 5/6 years), the customer service has always been super helpful and my issue has been resolved quickly.
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    Leadpages
    It's great if you want an easy-to-use but extremely robust tool for producing effective online marketing pages since it makes production work enjoyable and inspires fresh creativity. It also offers wonderful split-testing capabilities which can enhance marketing results. But if you're looking for an out-of-the-box collection of standardized, one-size-fits-all marketing resources, you really might want to consider looking elsewhere.
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    Pros
    ActiveCampaign
    • Collects and filters emails from various lead magnets exceptionally well (especially if a user wants to re-sign up to the same lead magnet and go through it again, they can)
    • Super easy to use email creation that is aesthetically pleasing and user friendly
    • Easy email sequences and user classification from a large range of opt in trigger options
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    Leadpages
    • Leadpages integrates well with many of the main software that businesses use like Infusionsoft, Hubspot, Marketo, Mailchimp, GoToWebinar, and Wordpress. This allows your landing pages to be integrated well into the other processes you have with your business.
    • Leadpages makes it easy to build professional looking landing pages without having to hire someone else or have coding skills. Their drag and drop builder makes it easy enough to use and get the hang of. I particularly love the hundreds of templates they provide for you to help give you ideas and get you going faster.
    • They also have a Leadbox function that has also been super useful in being able to get other types of forms up on our website. These forms provide some functionality that our website wouldn't have had without them.
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    Cons
    ActiveCampaign
    • It took me a while to get to understand where to find things, and I used a free online course from a consultant who specialises in AC to help me get the foundations set up more easily. That said, there were lots of onboarding workshops, which were good. It just felt like it required a lot of different angles of learning to just get started.
    • The customer support took longer than other software to get back to me via email, though once I found the chat option for my most recent query, that was fast.
    • I've ended up switching to another programme where more software is more naturally integrated, and the AC equivalent is included in the price, along with many other types of software. However, design-wise, ActiveCampaign is much better.
    • I also had a problem with a form used on my WordPress website, which has a BuddyBoss platform - the colours on the form would be overridden by colour choices for the website, so they were hard to read (pink text on purple background instead of the gold text it was meant to be)
    • I couldn't always find the templates I was looking for or how to access them for automation-based emails. I think when I used it, there was a new type of template for newsletters that weren't available for automations, so I had to recreate it, which added time.
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    Leadpages
    • While most of the editing functions are easy to figure out, some of the finer details to get spacing, sizing, alignment and layout just right can take some trial and error if you don't have formal training in the tool. A lot of the editing tools are collapsed into sections, and finding just what you're looking for can sometimes be a challenge.
    • I don't believe the version we used had a page optimizer or optimization score, which I have seen on other landing page builders. This may be a feature of a more premium version of the tool or may have been turned off by the product manager, but it would be a helpful feature.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ActiveCampaign
    I am committed at the moment. Rebuilding the automations I have would be a huge time drain. Plus the cost of learning a new system and the risk to deliverability of porting a 6,000 person list to a new platform. Also, AC offers everything I need ast a reasonable (but a little high) price. So, why not a 10? Because, early 2023, AC dropped a massive 2x price hike on long-term customers. They knew few would shift, so this feels like a cynical cash grab and left a bad taste, If they do something like this again, this camel will have a broken back.
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    Usability
    ActiveCampaign
    ActiveCampaign has been the easiest marketing automation software we have ever used. They provide tips throughout the entire process of anything you are building. Their support team through LIVE CHAT has been extremely fast and helpful. The monthly meetings provided with the enablement team has helped us through several large and urgent needs.
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    Leadpages
    I would give it a 10, for me, I love all the features. For the average person, the number of choices on a landing page could create a decision paradox. Thankfully the pre-designed landing page templates do not require a lot of decisions for a landing page newbie.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ActiveCampaign
    I haven't experienced application errors or unplanned outages at all. Active Campaign is ultra reliable and I would not be using them if that were the case. Also, the helpful emails they send are welcomed and informative, and present very practical tips and guidance for using the platform. They're always demonstrating new features and I'm thankful for that.
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    Performance
    ActiveCampaign
    Oh my gosh, Active Campaign's performance gets an A+++ in my book. The pages load quickly and so do the reports. I haven't noticed any slowdowns when it's integrating with other programs and it performs excellently on all levels.
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    Leadpages
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    Support Rating
    ActiveCampaign
    This might be the best part. The chat support lady offered to make a video to help me solve my problem. I worked in customer service for years and I've never done that, lol. So, if they're offering things like that, I can only imagine that they'd be able to handle most any issue you throw at them.
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    Leadpages
    Leadpages support is helpful, they also created many resources to help people create good funnels and learn about small things that matter when doing marketing. The affiliate program is good and could be something which pays for your subscription. People like Leadpages because its been recommended by many influencers participating in affiliate program and also because it just works without problems and does the job. But right now alternatives should be taken in consideration, as there are many other projects that could do it better and cheaper.
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    Implementation Rating
    ActiveCampaign
    Very satisfied with our implementation in our professional medical practice, allowing us to be on top of client service, and not miss out on crucial information and insights. Marketing is often neglected in professional practices and ActiveCampaign solved this problem with aplomb.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ActiveCampaign
    I moved to ActiveCampaign from Mailchimp. Admittedly, I was using the free version of Mailchimp, but I had numerous episodes of subscriber data NOT being added to Mailchimp, despite using API to integrate with my mailing list. Obviously, I couldn't pay for clicks and not capture subscriber data, so I had to find something else. ActiveCampaign has been 100% reliable in testing.
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    Leadpages
    I have used Mailchimp for clients, and use ActiveCampaign personally for my email marketing and have used it for clients, but prefer Leadpages for the frontend of the opt-in process because of its analytics and performance metrics. Leadpages makes it super easy to see what's performing well, without having to dive into Google Analytics or aggregate any other data. Leadpages also integrates really well with WordPress, my primary platform, with opt-in forms (wayyyy better than Mailchimp).
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    Scalability
    ActiveCampaign
    My web designer told me about Active Campaign and although I don't recall which platform I had before, I LOVE Active Campaign and its user friendliness. The transition was seamless and I've never had a problem with functionality or server failure.
    Active Campaign provides so many features, and makes it easy for non-techies to maneuver around the site with ease. They capture information and put it in an easy-to-read format.
    At this point, I don't think I'd ever use any other platform!
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    Leadpages
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    Return on Investment
    ActiveCampaign
    • I haven't monetized my list yet so no clear ROI but great from a list-building perspective
    • The software is not cheap so at times I feel like I may not be getting the most out of the product because I'm not using all of the features
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    Leadpages
    • Leadpages, as long as you have it set up properly, will have a quick ROI within days of your first campaign.
    • For those that are not familiar, it is probably best to hire someone to take over this part and still your ROI will be very quick, including the cost of this professional.
    • Overall, Leadpages has a very fast ROI if used and implemented in a timely manner, and used to constantly evolve what you are doing with new fresh content.
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    Screenshot of Create your next marketing campaign the same day you think about it. Start with a landing page template, and customize it with drag and drop ease. Mobile responsive, fast loading, and conversion-focused.Screenshot of Keep your look consistent with brand colors and custom fonts.Screenshot of Build your marketing website with Leadpages. No need to work with unreliable freelancers or wait for developer delays.Screenshot of Publish faster with page and section templates. Copy sections between Leadpages assets — websites, landing pages, and pop-ups.Screenshot of Forget the complexities of WordPress and other website builders. Stay focused on what matters, and let us handle the technical side of websites.Screenshot of Connect your marketing efforts to the tools you love — direct integrations with major ESPs, CRMs, and payments included (or via Zapier).