ActiveCampaign (Plus) alternatives
Killing $49+/mo (~$588/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
the answer hard migration
Mautic · Free ⭐ 10.4K stars Automation campaigns, lead scoring and forms without contact-based pricing.
you stop paying $49+/mo → keep ~$588/yr
head-to-head
| ActiveCampaign (Plus) | Mautic | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $49+/mo | Free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | hard effort |
free & open source (2)
Free
Automation campaigns, lead scoring and forms without contact-based pricing.
trade-offs: Scaling needs tuning
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to ActiveCampaign (Plus)?
Mautic is the top free option — Automation campaigns, lead scoring and forms without contact-based pricing.
How much can I save by switching from ActiveCampaign (Plus)?
ActiveCampaign (Plus) costs $49+/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $588/year per seat.
Can ActiveCampaign (Plus) be self-hosted?
Yes — Mautic and Listmonk can be self-hosted for free.