The 5 best alternatives to Campaign Monitor

Looking for an alternative to Campaign Monitor? Here are the best options available in 2026, compared on features, pricing and quality.

Why look for an alternative to Campaign Monitor?

→ Priced by contact count, becomes expensive at scale
→ Notable price increases since the 2025 Marigold rebrand
→ No permanent free plan, only a 30-day trial
→ CRM and SMS features less developed than competitors

Quick comparison

Feature	A ActiveCampaign 4.5/5	U Unbounce 4.4/5	B Brevo 4.5/5	G GetResponse 4.3/5
Price	$15/mo	$99/mo	Free Pro from $9/mo	Free Pro from $15.60/mo
API available	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Free plan or trial
Multilingual support	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
	Try it	Try it	Try it	Try it

ActiveCampaign

4.5/5

Price: $15/mo

Not confirmed API available

Free plan or trial

Not confirmed Multilingual support

Try ActiveCampaign

Unbounce

4.4/5

Price: $99/mo

Not confirmed API available

Free plan or trial

Not confirmed Multilingual support

Try Unbounce

Brevo

4.5/5

Price: Free

Not confirmed API available

Free plan or trial

Not confirmed Multilingual support

Try Brevo

GetResponse

4.3/5

Price: Free

Not confirmed API available

Free plan or trial

Not confirmed Multilingual support

Try GetResponse

All alternatives

4.5

/5 · 17.2k

ActiveCampaign

AI-powered marketing automation platform

Ideal for : SMBs and agencies wanting powerful marketing automation with built-in AI

From $15/mo

Try ActiveCampaign

4.4

/5 · Catalogue score

Unbounce

The landing page builder powered by Smart Traffic AI

Ideal for : Marketers, agencies and e-commerce brands wanting to maximize paid campaign conversions without manual A/B testing

From $99/mo

Try Unbounce

4.5

/5 · Catalogue score

Brevo

The all-in-one marketing CRM platform with generative AI

Ideal for : European SMBs, e-commerce and creators wanting a complete marketing platform with accessible pricing and GDPR compliance

Free plan

Try Brevo free

4.3

/5 · 1.3k

GetResponse

The AI-powered email marketing and automation platform

Ideal for : SMBs and marketers wanting an all-in-one email + automation + AI solution without technical complexity

Free plan

Try GetResponse free

4.6

/5 · Catalogue score

ManyChat

Conversational AI for Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger

Ideal for : Creators, e-commerce brands and agencies who want to automate their Instagram and WhatsApp DMs with accessible AI

Free plan

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An option to explore: ActiveCampaign

AI-powered marketing automation platform

Try ActiveCampaign

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to Campaign Monitor?

Selection based on shared categories and catalogue order. Compare the use cases before choosing. ActiveCampaign: SMBs and agencies wanting powerful marketing automation with built-in AI.

Are there free alternatives to Campaign Monitor?

Yes: Brevo, GetResponse, ManyChat offer free plans.