# ActiveCampaign Pricing (2026): What You'll Actually Pay

> Pricing breakdown, checked July 2026. Source: https://www.activecampaign.com/pricing

Last checked: July 2026. HTML version: https://www.seldonframe.com/activecampaign-pricing

## The short version

- **Starts at:** listed at ~**$15/mo** (annual, 1,000 contacts)
- **What stacks on top:** The whole pricing table is a matrix keyed to how many contacts you have — the number above is only the 1,000-contact starting point, and it rises every time your list grows.
- **SeldonFrame comparison:** **$29/mo** **flat**, **unlimited workspaces** — no meters
- **Free tier:** None — 14-day free trial

## Plans

| Plan | Price | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | listed at ~**$15/mo** (annual, 1,000 contacts) | Beginners doing personalized email |
| Plus | listed at ~**$49/mo** (annual, 1,000 contacts) | SMBs adding automation |
| Pro | listed at ~**$79/mo** (annual, 1,000 contacts) | Teams needing orchestration |
| Enterprise | listed at ~**$145/mo** (annual, 1,000 contacts) | Scaled email programs |

## What stacks on top

- **Contact-count scaling:** The whole pricing table is a matrix keyed to how many contacts you have — the number above is only the 1,000-contact starting point, and it rises every time your list grows.
- **SMS, WhatsApp & AI add-ons:** SMS, WhatsApp, transactional email, AI Activities, and the Enhanced CRM (Pipelines, Sales Engagement) are all separate **add-on**s on top of the base plan.

## Free tier

None — 14-day free trial

## Annual billing

Prices shown are billed annually at 1,000 contacts; monthly billing runs higher, and the price climbs automatically as your contact list grows.

## The bottom line

ActiveCampaign's price depends entirely on how many contacts you have, and the exact dollar figure is hidden behind an on-page configurator — reported figures put a 1,000-contact Starter plan at roughly **$15** to **$19** a month. There's no phone or SMS receptionist at any tier.

## How this compares to SeldonFrame

SeldonFrame is **$29/mo** **flat**, unlimited workspaces, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost — no meters to track. See the full comparison: https://www.seldonframe.com/compare/seldonframe-vs-activecampaign and https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-activecampaign.

## FAQ

**How much does ActiveCampaign cost?**

ActiveCampaign's price depends entirely on how many contacts you have, and the exact dollar figure is hidden behind an on-page configurator — reported figures put a 1,000-contact Starter plan at roughly $15 to $19 a month. There's no phone or SMS receptionist at any tier.

**Does ActiveCampaign have a free plan?**

None — 14-day free trial

**What's the cheapest ActiveCampaign alternative?**

SeldonFrame: $29/mo flat, unlimited workspaces, first workspace free forever, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost. https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-activecampaign

## Sources

Prices checked July 2026 on https://www.activecampaign.com/pricing

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