₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
Marketing automation · Alternatives
Best ActiveCampaign alternatives in India (2026)
ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation product from ActiveCampaign, Chicago, priced at ₹1,200/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ActiveCampaign are Moosend (₹800/mo), SendX (₹800/mo), Pabbly Email Marketing (₹2,000/mo), Constant Contact (₹1,000/mo) and Campaign Monitor (₹900/mo). Mailchimp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a ActiveCampaign alternative
There is no free plan
ActiveCampaign has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
ActiveCampaign starts at ₹1,200/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
ActiveCampaign is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ActiveCampaign alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ActiveCampaign's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ActiveCampaign (current) | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Moosend | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  SendX | ₹800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Pabbly Email Marketing | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Constant Contact | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Campaign Monitor | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Drip | ₹3,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Mailchimp Transactional | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Encharge | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Klenty | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Vbout | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  QuickMail | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Mailchimp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  GetResponse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Marketing Plus | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Ortto | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Benchmark Email | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  SalesHandy | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  GMass | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Woodpecker | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Smartlead | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 ActiveCampaign alternatives in detail
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Pabbly Email Marketing
Pabbly · Bhopal · Marketing automation · 4.6/5
Bulk email with built-in SMTP.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Bhopal)
4. Constant Contact
Constant Contact · Waltham · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Email marketing for small businesses.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
5. Campaign Monitor
Marigold · Nashville · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Email marketing with drag-and-drop builder.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
₹3,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹3,200/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
7. Mailchimp Transactional
Intuit Mailchimp · Atlanta · Marketing automation · 4.3/5
Transactional email (Mandrill).
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,600/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
9. Klenty
Klenty · Chennai · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Sales engagement and outreach automation built in Chennai.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with ActiveCampaign
- Starts ₹3,800/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
ActiveCampaign alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than ActiveCampaign
Free ActiveCampaign alternatives
Indian alternatives to ActiveCampaign
How to choose a ActiveCampaign alternative
- Decide whether you are B2B lead nurturing or B2C lifecycle marketing. The products are different — one revolves around forms and scoring, the other around app events and push.
- Count contacts, not features; most pricing scales with monthly active users or contacts, and the bill grows with your list.
- Check DND, consent and template-approval handling for SMS and WhatsApp, which are regulated channels in India.
ActiveCampaign alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ActiveCampaign in 2026?+
The closest matches to ActiveCampaign on App Advisor are Moosend (₹800/mo), SendX (₹800/mo), Pabbly Email Marketing (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ActiveCampaign, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ActiveCampaign?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mailchimp (Free plan), GetResponse (Free plan), Benchmark Email (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to ActiveCampaign?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Moosend starts lowest at ₹800/mo, compared with ₹1,200/mo for ActiveCampaign. Mailchimp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ActiveCampaign?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including SendX (₹800/mo), Pabbly Email Marketing (₹2,000/mo), Klenty (₹4,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ActiveCampaign vs Moosend: which is better?+
Moosend is the closest match to ActiveCampaign in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,200/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ActiveCampaign alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in marketing automation or a category ActiveCampaign also covers, and ActiveCampaign's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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