Act-On vs Brevo
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 02/03/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Act On is ideal for freelancers and small to large sized businesses
Pros
- Easy to create email templates
- Full feature solution
Cons
- Limited customization of the reporting dashboard
- Difficult to navigate and sort through contact lists
- Limited amount of dynamic lists can be connected to Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Act-On
Act On was founded in 2008. Act-On's suite of marketing automation tools provide users with one platform from which to measure, refine and automate all marketing campaign activities. Three core products are used to cover all areas of marketing, Act-On Map, Act-On Inbound and Professional Services.
Who is this software for?
Brevo is ideal for businesses looking for an all-in-one platform combining email marketing, SMS, CRM, and transactional messaging with competitive pricing based on email volume rather than contacts.
Pros
- Pricing based on emails sent, not contacts stored
- Built-in CRM and sales pipeline
- Multichannel marketing (email, SMS, WhatsApp, chat)
Cons
- Free plan limited to 300 emails/day
- Advanced analytics only on Professional plan
- Phone support requires Professional plan or higher
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Brevo
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) is an all-in-one marketing platform offering email marketing, SMS campaigns, marketing automation, CRM, and transactional messaging. With multichannel marketing automation, Aura AI assistant, and a built-in sales CRM, Brevo helps businesses of all sizes manage their customer relationships and marketing campaigns from a single platform.
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