$97/mo flat
Unlimited users, no setup fees, 14-day free trial
$15+/mo
Starts low but scales to $145+/mo as contacts grow; CRM and sales features require higher tiers
| Feature | 1stContact AI | ActiveCampaign |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $97/mo flat | $15+/mo (scales up) |
| Per-Contact Pricing | ||
| Built-in CRM | ||
| Voice AI Call Agent | ||
| A2P SMS Marketing | ||
| Unlimited Users | ||
| Business Coaching | ||
| Local SEO Directory Sync | ||
| Pipeline Management | ||
| 14-Day Free Trial | ||
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Contract Lock-in |
1stContact AI charges $97/mo flat regardless of contact list size. ActiveCampaign pricing scales with your contact count, meaning costs rise as you grow.
1stContact AI includes a Voice AI call agent that handles inbound and outbound calls 24/7. ActiveCampaign has no voice or telephony capabilities.
Pro and Enterprise plans include monthly business coaching sessions. ActiveCampaign offers no coaching or strategic guidance.
1stContact AI combines CRM, SMS, email, Voice AI, pipeline management, and local SEO in one dashboard. ActiveCampaign requires separate tools for telephony and CRM.
"Our ActiveCampaign bill hit $340/mo as our list grew. 1stContact gave us email plus SMS, Voice AI, and a full CRM for $97."
David L.
E-commerce Owner
"ActiveCampaign is great for email, but we needed a CRM too. 1stContact gave us both plus AI calling in one platform."
Rachel M.
Marketing Manager
"The coaching sessions alone are worth more than our entire ActiveCampaign subscription was."
Tom B.
Agency Owner