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ActiveCampaign vs Brevo

How ActiveCampaign and Brevo compare on Index Score, pricing and platform coverage.

Marcus TaylorReviewed by Marcus TaylorUPDATED JUN 16, 2026INCLUDES PARTNER
ActiveCampaign logoActiveCampaign
BEST FOR AUTOMATIONPARTNER
82/100 Index Score
★★★★★4.1our rating
A marketing-automation and email platform with a built-in CRM, known for deep automation workflows and eCommerce 'Deep Data' integrations for growing SMB and mid-market teams.
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from $15/mo · 14-day free trial
Brevo logoBrevo
BEST VALUE
82/100 Index Score
★★★★★4.1our rating
An affordable all-in-one email, SMS and marketing-automation platform with a built-in CRM, popular with small stores for its low entry cost and unlimited contact storage.
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from $9/mo · Free plan · 300 emails/day
THE BOTTOM LINE

ActiveCampaign and Brevo solve overlapping problems from different angles. ActiveCampaign leans into powerful, flexible visual automation builder; Brevo into low $9/mo entry with unlimited contacts.

Choose ActiveCampaign if…
Powerful, flexible visual automation builder.
Deep Data eCommerce integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento).
Counts only active contacts, not unsubscribed or bounced.
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Choose Brevo if…
Low $9/mo entry with unlimited contacts.
Priced by emails sent, so storing a large list is free.
Built-in CRM, transactional email, SMS and automation in one tool.
Visit Brevo ↗
HOW THEY DIFFER

The short version.

ActiveCampaign and Brevo land on the same Index Score (82) — so this one comes down to what you actually need, not the headline number.

Platform coverage is a wash: both integrate with 5 of the 6 platforms we track.

On price, Brevo starts lower — from $9/mo against from $15/mo — though the cheaper sticker isn't always the better deal once you factor in what each one includes for the money.

So ActiveCampaign suits smb/mid-market/startup teams; Brevo leans toward smb/startup.

ActiveCampaign logoWhere ActiveCampaign wins
  • features & depth
  • integrations
Brevo logoWhere Brevo wins
  • ease of use
  • value for money
AT A GLANCE

Side by side.

METRIC
ActiveCampaign
Brevo
Index Score
82
82
Starting price
from $15/mo
from $9/mo
Type
Self-serve
Self-serve
Current offer
14-day free trial
Free plan · 300 emails/day
Platform coverage
5 / 6 platforms
5 / 6 platforms
Highlights
Email + automation + CRM
Email + SMS + automation
Best for
SMB, Mid-market, Startup
SMB, Startup
Value for money
78 / 100
88 / 100
Features & depth
90 / 100
82 / 100
FACTOR BREAKDOWN

How the Index Score splits.

ActiveCampaignBrevo
Features & depth90 vs 82
Integrations88 vs 78
Ease of use72 vs 80
Value for money78 vs 88
COVERAGE

Which platforms each one integrates with.

PLATFORM
ActiveCampaign
Brevo
Shopify logoShopify
WooCommerce logoWooCommerce
BigCommerce logoBigCommerce
Adobe Commerce (Magento) logoAdobe Commerce (Magento)
Wix / Squarespace logoWix / Squarespace
Amazon logoAmazon
Total
5/6
5/6
PRICING

What you'll actually pay.

ActiveCampaign logoActiveCampaign
from $15/mo
14-day free trial
  • ·Priced by active contacts plus tier. Cheapest paid plan is Starter at $15/mo (annual) / $19/mo (monthly) for up to 1,000 contacts
  • ·plans were renamed in 2024/2025 to Starter, Plus, Pro and Enterprise. Cost climbs with volume and tier (~$149/mo Starter at 10,000 contacts).
Brevo logoBrevo
from $9/mo
Free plan · 300 emails/day
  • ·Unusually, Brevo is priced by EMAILS SENT per month, not by number of contacts (contacts are stored unlimited and free). Cheapest paid Starter plan is $9/mo for 5,000 emails/month, rising to ~$29/mo (20,000) and ~$69/mo (100,000). Free plan allows 300 emails/day.
FAQ

ActiveCampaign vs Brevo, answered.

Is ActiveCampaign or Brevo cheaper?
Brevo. ActiveCampaign starts at from $15/mo; Brevo at from $9/mo.
Which covers more platforms?
They're level — both integrate with 5 of 6.
Which has the higher Index Score?
They tie at 82/100.
Can I use ActiveCampaign and Brevo together?
Often, yes — plenty of stores run one tool for one job and the other alongside it, or trial both before committing. Running both for a month is a reasonable way to decide.

Affiliate disclosure: ActiveCampaign pays for placement (labelled PARTNER). It never changes their Index Score or where they rank in our index.