Alternatives · Email Marketing
BenchmarkONE alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best BenchmarkONE alternative for most people is Mailchimp (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of email marketing and newsletter tools. It's also the best free one.
BenchmarkONE compared with 6 alternatives: HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Keap, Mailchimp, GetResponse and 1 more.
BenchmarkONE has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BenchmarkONEThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| HubSpot | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ActiveCampaign | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Keap | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mailchimp | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| GetResponse | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| SharpSpring | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
BenchmarkONE starts at $29 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Mailchimp.
ActiveCampaign and GetResponse start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BenchmarkONE
HubSpot
Free CRM at the center of a marketing, sales and service suite
- HubSpot starts at $20 per seat / month for Starter (new customers: from $7, billed annually).
- HubSpot also lists iOS and Android apps.
- HubSpot also covers booking links and workflow automation.
- HubSpot does not cover reports and email campaigns, which BenchmarkONE does.
Suits: Small teams that want to start on a free CRM and add paid tools later
ActiveCampaign
Email marketing and multi-step automation priced by contacts
- ActiveCampaign starts at $15 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually ($19 monthly).
- ActiveCampaign has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BenchmarkONE.
- ActiveCampaign lists no browser extension, which BenchmarkONE has.
- ActiveCampaign also covers forms.
Suits: Businesses that run long automated sequences rather than one-off newsletters
Keap
CRM with sales and marketing automation for small businesses
- Keap starts at $299 / month for 2 users, billed monthly ($2,988 billed annually).
- Keap has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BenchmarkONE.
- Keap also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Keap lists no browser extension, which BenchmarkONE has.
- Keap also covers booking links, workflow automation, forms and invoicing.
Suits: Small businesses that want CRM, marketing automation and payments in one product
Mailchimp
Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count
- Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
- Mailchimp also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp lists no browser extension, which BenchmarkONE has.
- Mailchimp also covers forms.
- Mailchimp does not cover sales pipeline, which BenchmarkONE does.
Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions
GetResponse
Email marketing with automation, webinars, courses and landing pages
- GetResponse starts at $19 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed monthly.
- GetResponse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- GetResponse lists no browser extension, which BenchmarkONE has.
- GetResponse also covers forms, paid newsletters and live chat.
- GetResponse does not cover sales pipeline and reports, which BenchmarkONE does.
Suits: Small businesses that want email, landing pages and automation in one plan
SharpSpring
Marketing automation and CRM for agencies and small businesses
- SharpSpring has no free plan, unlike BenchmarkONE.
- SharpSpring lists no browser extension, which BenchmarkONE has.
Suits: Marketing agencies that run campaigns for several clients
Limits worth knowing in BenchmarkONE
- The free plans stop at 250 contacts and 500 emails a month.
- Pro costs much more than Lite at the same contact count: $179 against $29 a month at 500 contacts, billed annually.
- Agency pricing is not published and is sold through a sales conversation.
- Prices step up with the contact count, reaching $319 a month for Lite and $619 for Pro at the largest listed tier, billed annually.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BenchmarkONE?
The alternatives to BenchmarkONE in this directory are HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Keap, Mailchimp, GetResponse and SharpSpring. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BenchmarkONE.
Is there a free alternative to BenchmarkONE?
Yes. HubSpot, Mailchimp and GetResponse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BenchmarkONE alternatives work on Android?
The BenchmarkONE listing does not include an Android app. HubSpot, Keap, Mailchimp and GetResponse list one.
Which BenchmarkONE alternatives work on iOS?
The BenchmarkONE listing does not include an iOS app. HubSpot, Keap, Mailchimp and GetResponse list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.