Alternatives · Email Marketing
SharpSpring alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SharpSpring alternative is ActiveCampaign (2.4 GPA). The best free one is BenchmarkONE (2.4 GPA).
SharpSpring compared with 6 alternatives: HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Keap, Ontraport, BenchmarkONE and 1 more.
SharpSpring's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SharpSpringThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| 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 |
| Ontraport | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BenchmarkONE | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Vbout | Free plan · from $50/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from SharpSpring
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 has a free plan, which SharpSpring lacks.
- HubSpot also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- HubSpot also covers booking links and workflow automation.
- HubSpot does not cover reports and email campaigns, which SharpSpring 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 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Keap also covers booking links, workflow automation, forms and invoicing.
- Keap does not cover reports and email campaigns, which SharpSpring does.
Suits: Small businesses that want CRM, marketing automation and payments in one product
Ontraport
CRM with marketing automation, payments and membership sites
- Ontraport also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ontraport also covers booking links, shared inbox, workflow automation and forms.
- Ontraport does not cover reports and email campaigns, which SharpSpring does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized businesses wanting CRM, marketing and payments in one platform
BenchmarkONE
Small-business CRM with email marketing and automation
- BenchmarkONE starts at $29 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- BenchmarkONE has a free plan, which SharpSpring lacks.
- BenchmarkONE also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want a CRM and email marketing in one tool
Vbout
Email, automation, social and landing pages in one platform
- Vbout starts at $50 per month at 500 emails/month (Starter), billed monthly.
- Vbout has a free plan, which SharpSpring lacks.
- Vbout also covers forms, chatbots and popups.
- Vbout does not cover sales pipeline and reports, which SharpSpring does.
Suits: Small teams wanting email, CRM and landing pages in one tool
Limits worth knowing in SharpSpring
- Pricing is not shown on SharpSpring's own site: the Pricing link leads to a Constant Contact page that blocks automated reading, so no plan or price could be confirmed.
- The site lists a demo as its main call to action; no free plan or trial is stated on the pages read.
- The pricing links now point to Constant Contact's Lead Gen and CRM product, so the product may be sold under that name too.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SharpSpring?
The alternatives to SharpSpring in this directory are HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Keap, Ontraport, BenchmarkONE and Vbout. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SharpSpring.
Is there a free alternative to SharpSpring?
Yes. HubSpot, BenchmarkONE and Vbout have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SharpSpring alternatives work on Android?
The SharpSpring listing does not include an Android app. HubSpot, Keap and Ontraport list one.
Which SharpSpring alternatives work on iOS?
The SharpSpring listing does not include an iOS app. HubSpot, Keap and Ontraport 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.