ActiveCampaign cost at 500 subscribers
The cheapest paid ActiveCampaign plan for 500 contacts is ActiveCampaign Starter at $180/yr ($15/mo billed yearly), #8 of 12 tracked platforms on price.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
From the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (tier up to 1,000) | $228/yr ($19/mo) | $180/yr ($15/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Plus (tier up to 1,000) | $708/yr ($59/mo) | $588/yr ($49/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Pro (tier up to 1,000) | $1,188/yr ($99/mo) | $948/yr ($79/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Enterprise (tier up to 1,000) | $2,148/yr ($179/mo) | $1,740/yr ($145/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
How that compares at 500 subscribers
| Platform · plan | Tier used | Billed monthly (per year) | Billed yearly (per year) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosend · Pro | up to 500 | $108 ($9/mo) | $84 ($7/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Brevo · Starter | up to 500 | $108 ($9/mo) | $97 ($8.08/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Buttondown · Basic | up to 1,000 | $108 ($9/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| MailerLite · Growing Business (Comfort) | up to 500 | $144 ($12/mo) | $129.60 ($10.80/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| AWeber · Lite | up to 500 | $180 ($15/mo) | $150 ($12.50/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Mailchimp · Essentials | up to 500 | $156 ($13/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Ghost (Pro) · Starter | up to 1,000 | $216 ($18/mo) | $180 ($15/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| ActiveCampaign · Starter | up to 1,000 | $228 ($19/mo) | $180 ($15/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Brevo · Standard | up to 500 | $216 ($18/mo) | $194 ($16.17/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Flodesk · Lite | up to 1,000 | $300 ($25/mo) | $228 ($19/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| AWeber · Plus | up to 500 | $360 ($30/mo) | $240 ($20/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Mailchimp · Standard | up to 500 | $240 ($20/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Klaviyo · Email | up to 500 | $240 ($20/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| MailerLite · Advanced (Power) | up to 500 | $300 ($25/mo) | $270 ($22.50/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Flodesk · Pro | up to 1,000 | $336 ($28/mo) | $300 ($25/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Ghost (Pro) · Publisher | up to 1,000 | $420 ($35/mo) | $348 ($29/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Buttondown · Standard | up to 5,000 | $348 ($29/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Kit · Creator | up to 1,000 | $468 ($39/mo) | $390 ($32.50/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| ActiveCampaign · Plus | up to 1,000 | $708 ($59/mo) | $588 ($49/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Flodesk · Everything | up to 1,000 | $648 ($54/mo) | $588 ($49/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| beehiiv · Lite | up to 1,000 | $708 ($59/mo) | $588 ($49/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Buttondown · Professional | up to 10,000 | $948 ($79/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| ActiveCampaign · Pro | up to 1,000 | $1,188 ($99/mo) | $948 ($79/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Kit · Pro | up to 1,000 | $948 ($79/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| beehiiv · Pro | up to 1,000 | $1,308 ($109/mo) | $1,140 ($95/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Buttondown · Advanced | up to 20,000 | $1,668 ($139/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| ActiveCampaign · Enterprise | up to 1,000 | $2,148 ($179/mo) | $1,740 ($145/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Ghost (Pro) · Business | up to 1,000 | $2,868 ($239/mo) | $2,388 ($199/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Mailchimp · Premium | up to 10,000 | $4,200 ($350/mo) | pending | source · 2026-10-18 |
| beehiiv · Free | up to 1,000 | $0 ($0/mo) | $0 ($0/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
| Substack · 10% revenue share | n/a | 10% of paid-subscription revenue, $0 if you don't charge. Add your revenue in the calculator. | source · 2026-10-18 | |
| Kit · Free | up to 10,000 | $0 ($0/mo) | $0 ($0/mo) | source · 2026-10-18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ActiveCampaign cost for 500 subscribers?
The cheapest paid ActiveCampaign plan for 500 contacts is ActiveCampaign Starter at $180/yr ($15/mo billed yearly), #8 of 12 tracked platforms on price.
Is ActiveCampaign free?
No. ActiveCampaign's pricing page lists the Starter, Plus, Pro and Enterprise plans and a free trial, not a free plan.
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