Do I need both Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign?

Both Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign are email marketing tools. Many businesses end up subscribed to both without realising they serve overlapping functions. Here is what each one actually does.

What each tool does

Mailchimp
email marketing
~$13/mo

Email marketing platform for creating, sending and automating email campaigns

ActiveCampaign
email marketing
~$15/mo

Email marketing and CRM automation platform for customer engagement

Do they overlap?

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These tools overlap — review before paying for both

Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign are both email marketing tools. Most businesses only need one. If both appear in your subscriptions you are likely paying for functionality you already have.

Verdict

Unless your teams genuinely need separate email marketing tools, you should consolidate to one. Upload your bank statement to SaaSAuditorPro to find out if you are subscribed to both.

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