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SMBcrm vs ActiveCampaign

Compare a broader business platform with email-first automation

Quick Comparison

Pricing

SMBcrm
$97 - $297/mo
2 users on Startup; unlimited on higher plans
ActiveCampaign
Contact- and plan-based pricing
Review plan limits, add-ons, and billing terms

Best For

SMBcrm

Businesses that want email, CRM, SMS, funnels, and booking in one flat-priced platform

ActiveCampaign

Email-first marketers who mainly need sophisticated campaign automation

Plan Details

SMBcrm
Startup includes 2 users
Professional and Enterprise include unlimited users
ActiveCampaign
Features and limits vary by plan
Confirm add-ons, usage limits, and billing cycle

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Detailed Comparison

See how SMBcrm stacks up against ActiveCampaign across the features that matter most to growing businesses.

Feature
SMBcrm
ActiveCampaign
Email Marketing
Marketing Automation
Unlimited Contacts
Email Send Pricing
Usage-based
Plan multiplier
CRM & Sales Pipeline
CRM add-on
SMS & Text Messaging
Add-on credits
Funnels & Website Builder
Appointment Scheduling
Phone & Power Dialer
Not listed in core plans
Reputation Management
Not listed in core plans

Compare Plans and Costs

Plan pricing and product scope differ. Compare SMBcrm with ActiveCampaign based on the users, features, add-ons, and usage your business needs.

Recommended
SMBcrm

SMBcrm

Startup
2 users, unlimited contacts, all CRM features, $10 usage credit
$97/mo
Professional
Unlimited users, unlimited contacts, all CRM features, $98 usage credit
$297/mo
Enterprise
Unlimited users, priority support, advanced onboarding, dedicated account manager
Custom

Startup includes 2 users; Professional and Enterprise include unlimited users

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ActiveCampaign

Starter
Basic email + limited automation (5 actions)
See current pricing
Plus
Expanded automation and landing pages; total varies with contact tier
See current pricing
Pro
Predictive sending, attribution, 3 user seats
See current pricing
Enterprise
Custom objects, SSO, premium support
See current pricing

Competitor pricing and packaging can change. Confirm current plan terms, regional pricing, taxes, discounts, add-ons, and contract requirements with the vendor before purchasing. SMBcrm usage-based charges may apply.

ActiveCampaign's total depends on plan, contact tier, CRM or messaging add-ons, and send requirements. Compare the selected configuration plus any booking and phone tools with the SMBcrm plan and usage you need.

ActiveCampaign's current plan structure and feature packaging verified August 26, 2026. Pricing varies by plan, contacts, billing term, add-ons, and email-send allowance. View official ActiveCampaign pricing and plan details.

Why Businesses Consider SMBcrm Instead of ActiveCampaign

1

Different Contact-Pricing Models

ActiveCampaign prices by contact tier. SMBcrm includes unlimited stored contacts in its plans, while communication usage and optional services can still affect total cost.

2

The Whole Stack, Not Just Email

SMBcrm brings CRM pipelines, two-way SMS, calling, funnels, websites, booking, and reputation management into the platform; usage charges and optional add-ons still apply where noted.

3

Compare Send Allowances

ActiveCampaign caps monthly sends at 10-12x your list size. SMBcrm uses transparent usage-based rates with a monthly credit included in every plan.

4

Built for the Whole Business

Marketing automation is one department. SMBcrm runs sales follow-up, missed-call text-back, invoicing, and reviews too — unlimited users on Professional.

Free Migration

We'll move your data from ActiveCampaign — free

Switching CRMs feels risky because of the move. So we do it for you: our team migrates your contacts, pipelines, and notes, helps rebuild your automations, and walks your team through setup — at no charge, on every plan.

Contacts, pipelines & notes migrated

Your customer history arrives intact — imported, deduplicated, and organized.

Automations rebuilt with you

We help recreate your follow-up sequences and workflows, often better than before.

Guided onboarding included

Unlimited group training plus 24/7 chat, ticket, and Zoom support on every plan.

60-day money-back guarantee

If it's not the right fit, you get a full refund — no questionnaires, no retention calls.

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