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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $15.00 Per Month
Free
ActiveCampaign
Star Rating
(14,484)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $15.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansZoho Campaigns
Star Rating
(1,014)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ActiveCampaign excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Zoho Campaigns. Users appreciate its robust features and strong automation capabilities, which help streamline marketing efforts and enhance customer engagement.
- Users say that ActiveCampaign's implementation process is generally smooth, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, while Zoho Campaigns is noted for its ease of use, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that ActiveCampaign offers.
- Reviewers mention that ActiveCampaign provides excellent customer support, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. On the other hand, Zoho Campaigns, while offering good value for money, has received mixed feedback regarding its support, with some users wishing for quicker response times.
- According to verified reviews, ActiveCampaign shines in its email template builder, receiving high marks for flexibility and design options. Users frequently highlight the platform's ability to integrate well with other tools, making it a favorite for those looking to maintain organized communication.
- Users appreciate Zoho Campaigns for its straightforward approach to email marketing, emphasizing its simplicity in creating and managing campaigns. However, some users feel that this simplicity comes at the cost of advanced features, which ActiveCampaign provides, making it a more comprehensive solution for businesses with complex needs.
- Reviewers note that while both platforms cater well to small businesses, ActiveCampaign has a larger market presence and a more extensive user base, which can lead to more frequent updates and feature enhancements. Zoho Campaigns, however, is recognized for its competitive pricing and clear reporting, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActiveCampaign
Starter
Starting at $15.00
Per Month
Get started with personalized marketing campaigns.
- 5 actions per automation
- Basic & Inline Forms
- Site Tracking
Zoho Campaigns
Forever free
Free
Get started with the free version of Zoho Campaigns. This version has all the right features required to get your email marketing plan started. You can then choose other plans as your business needs grow.
- 6000 emails per month to 2000 contacts
- Admin + 4 users
- Signup and popup forms
Free Trial
ActiveCampaign
Free Trial is available
Zoho Campaigns
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11,019
8.7
795
Ease of Use
8.2
11,134
8.5
800
Ease of Setup
8.0
7,071
8.5
507
Ease of Admin
8.4
6,284
8.6
481
Quality of Support
8.5
10,198
8.3
739
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
6,143
8.6
470
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
10,427
8.5
776
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.2
2088
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
1015
Not enough data
7.9
1754
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1671
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
1219
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
1426
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
1204
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
1137
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1275
|
Verified
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
9.0
2298
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
2190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1478
|
Verified
Not enough data
Customer Support
7.6
1467
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1625
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
1322
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
1446
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
7.7
1943
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2138
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
1287
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
7.3
1223
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1327
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
1370
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1972
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1922
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2022
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1449
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
1347
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
2088
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
1473
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
1923
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1931
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1631
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
642
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
6.5
89
Not enough data
6.4
88
Not enough data
6.6
89
Not enough data
6.3
86
Not enough data
6.5
88
Not enough data
6.5
87
Not enough data
6.6
88
Not enough data
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.4
613
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
644
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
570
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
635
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
627
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
615
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
524
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
294
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
280
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
431
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
585
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
401
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
298
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
212
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
200
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Email Marketing
8.7
6450
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
6274
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
6129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
5732
|
Verified
Not enough data
Online Marketing
7.4
4371
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
4076
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
3532
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
4864
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
3467
|
Verified
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.3
4351
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
3959
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
5077
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
3485
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
4337
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
3985
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
3791
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
3562
|
Verified
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.0
3485
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
3104
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
2635
Not enough data
6.8
2334
|
Verified
Not enough data
Social
6.9
2322
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
2675
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
2547
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
2440
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
2397
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.1
5169
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
3585
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
2916
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
2722
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
2441
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
3717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
3496
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3703
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
2402
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
2134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
3703
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
2423
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
6.3
217
Not enough data
6.4
221
Not enough data
6.5
220
Not enough data
6.4
217
Not enough data
6.3
219
Not enough data
6.4
220
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
3753
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
3645
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
3123
|
Verified
Not enough data
Messenger
7.4
1124
Not enough data
5.9
976
Not enough data
6.5
1002
Not enough data
6.9
1044
Not enough data
Channels
6.4
988
Not enough data
7.3
1173
Not enough data
5.9
914
Not enough data
5.5
832
Not enough data
5.9
839
Not enough data
Customers
7.6
1233
Not enough data
7.4
1155
Not enough data
7.6
1293
Not enough data
7.6
1233
Not enough data
7.2
1181
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
6.2
30
Not enough data
6.1
30
Not enough data
6.4
29
Not enough data
6.2
30
Not enough data
5.9
29
Not enough data
6.0
29
Not enough data
6.2
29
Not enough data
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
7.1
603
Not enough data
8.6
781
Not enough data
6.3
498
Not enough data
6.8
524
Not enough data
7.6
631
Not enough data
6.9
543
Not enough data
6.9
515
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
7.5
622
Not enough data
7.5
620
Not enough data
7.4
583
Not enough data
6.7
515
Not enough data
6.0
471
Not enough data
AI and Automation
7.1
556
Not enough data
7.1
558
Not enough data
7.2
564
Not enough data
6.6
497
Not enough data
6.4
475
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
414
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
6.9
36
Not enough data
6.7
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
6.6
36
Not enough data
6.7
36
Not enough data
6.6
36
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
Visitor Behavior
7.6
410
Not enough data
7.9
399
Not enough data
7.1
355
Not enough data
Templates
7.3
412
Not enough data
8.0
439
Not enough data
7.8
411
Not enough data
Personalization
7.6
401
Not enough data
7.6
405
Not enough data
7.2
361
Not enough data
7.1
347
Not enough data
7.3
337
Not enough data
7.1
325
Not enough data
7.4
346
Not enough data
8.0
396
Not enough data
Multichannel
7.4
380
Not enough data
8.5
463
Not enough data
7.7
420
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
482
Not enough data
7.9
469
Not enough data
7.9
440
Not enough data
8.0
462
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Personalization
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
Templates
7.7
2017
8.3
204
|
Verified
6.3
1513
7.7
179
|
Verified
7.0
1613
8.1
187
|
Verified
7.5
1677
7.9
78
Edit
7.4
1751
8.0
196
|
Verified
8.0
1964
8.2
100
7.4
1659
8.3
188
|
Verified
Logistics
7.8
1811
8.6
192
|
Verified
7.0
1578
7.6
175
|
Verified
7.8
1769
8.4
173
|
Verified
7.7
1542
8.2
73
Generative AI
5.9
836
Feature Not Available
6.1
674
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Email Template Builder
6.1
109
7.7
5
6.2
108
7.7
5
Text Messaging
7.5
159
9.1
13
6.8
139
Feature Not Available
7.6
153
9.1
13
7.6
142
8.3
12
7.3
130
7.6
12
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
169
9.2
12
7.1
142
Feature Not Available
SMS Platform
7.7
154
8.8
13
8.8
171
9.3
12
7.6
128
8.9
12
6.8
121
Feature Not Available
7.0
123
Feature Not Available
8.0
144
9.3
12
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
Design and Customization
7.7
201
Not enough data
7.6
196
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
Campaigns
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
178
Not enough data
7.9
145
Not enough data
7.7
179
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
171
Not enough data
6.7
114
Not enough data
7.9
129
Not enough data
7.3
142
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
64
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
6.4
15
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
Attribution Modeling
7.1
207
Not enough data
7.1
198
Not enough data
6.8
190
Not enough data
6.8
189
Not enough data
6.3
176
Not enough data
7.0
190
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Attribution
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Marketing
7.2
199
Not enough data
7.1
194
Not enough data
7.3
211
Not enough data
7.9
249
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
283
Not enough data
7.3
264
Not enough data
7.0
250
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
7.8(won by default)
202
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
7.0(won by default)
17
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
17
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
17
Not enough data
7.0(won by default)
17
Not enough data
6.9(won by default)
17
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
17
Not enough data
Social Functionality
7.9(won by default)
301
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.3(won by default)
348
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
321
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
306
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
285
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
274
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
265
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
258
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
239
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
231
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
265
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
239
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
221
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
223
Not enough data
Targeting
8.3(won by default)
295
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
283
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
256
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
250
Not enough data
Platform
8.2(won by default)
309
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
288
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
301
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
337
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
271
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
303
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
298
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
243
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
287
Not enough data
Page Customization
8.2
585
Not enough data
7.9
611
Not enough data
7.8
529
Not enough data
7.6
551
Not enough data
Page Optimization
7.6
424
Not enough data
7.8
528
Not enough data
7.5
471
Not enough data
7.2
412
Not enough data
Integrations
7.5
404
Not enough data
8.5
541
Not enough data
8.2
514
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
166
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders
6.7
22
Not enough data
Customization
8.0
657
Not enough data
7.5
551
Not enough data
6.8
463
Not enough data
7.4
652
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
7.9
668
Not enough data
5.7
422
Not enough data
7.4
528
Not enough data
6.2
431
Not enough data
7.0
506
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
27
Not enough data
6.7
27
Not enough data
6.2
27
Not enough data
Communication
8.3
125
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
7.7
93
Not enough data
7.8
77
Not enough data
Internal Use
7.9
166
Not enough data
7.8
97
Not enough data
8.2
102
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
7.7
86
Not enough data
8.1
99
Not enough data
WhatsApp Messaging - WhatsApp Marketing
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
WhatsApp Business Platform - WhatsApp Marketing
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Scoring
6.9
25
Not enough data
7.0
25
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
Attribution
8.1
431
Not enough data
8.1
408
Not enough data
8.0
390
Not enough data
Discovery
8.1
442
Not enough data
8.2
448
Not enough data
8.0
398
Not enough data
Management
7.9
383
Not enough data
8.3
425
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
404
Not enough data
8.0
433
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Analytics
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
7.8
286
Not enough data
7.9
314
Not enough data
7.8
270
Not enough data
7.9
309
Not enough data
8.2
331
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.0
293
Not enough data
7.8
277
Not enough data
7.4
240
Not enough data
7.4
266
Not enough data
Sales Management
8.2
318
Not enough data
7.6
181
Not enough data
8.0
305
Not enough data
8.3
349
Not enough data
Marketing Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActiveCampaign and Zoho Campaigns are categorized as Email Template Builder and SMS Marketing
Unique Categories
ActiveCampaign is categorized as Pop-Up Builder, Marketing Automation, CRM, WhatsApp Marketing, Online Form Builder, E-Commerce Personalization, Sales Engagement, Conversational Marketing, Landing Page Builders, Sales Analytics, Lead Scoring, Attribution, Social Media Advertising, Live Chat, and Salesforce AppExchange Apps
Zoho Campaigns is categorized as Email Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActiveCampaign
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Campaigns
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
14.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
11.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
9.2%
E-Learning
4.5%
Computer Software
3.3%
Other
57.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Marketing and Advertising
9.9%
Computer Software
7.2%
Retail
3.8%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
63.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is ActiveCampaign used for?
20 Comments
SL
I use it for communicating with my customers and prospects about new service offerings, tips, and support.Read more
Is anyone able to tell me how to increase my conversion rate?
6 Comments
BP
Heidi, which conversion rate are you trying to improve? There are multiple conversion points in any campaign. There's the open rate, click through rate, and...Read more
How can I make my campaigns disappear in spam folders?
2 Comments
CP
Have you enabled a DMARC policy for your domain ?
You must set up DKIM and SPF records in order to send emails and do a better deliverability result. Read more
Can you implement the SURVEYS directly into the email that is sent?
2 Comments
JM
Yes you can. Read more
Should contacts be managed within zoho camaign or zoho crm once a campaign is launched?
2 Comments
GP
Hi Angelo,
It depends on your needs. Both CRM and Campigns can be the master database.
Scenario 1. If you receive leads on CRM. You can sync those...Read more
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