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CasperPortal vs ActiveCampaign: An ActiveCampaign Alternative with SMS Built In
CasperPortal is an ActiveCampaign alternative with SMS, missed-call text-back, booking and review requests built into the same plan as email automation. Pick ActiveCampaign if email marketing is the center of your business and you want deep email automation. Pick CasperPortal if your customers call and text you and you need one place to answer and follow up.
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CasperPortal vs ActiveCampaign at a glance
| Capability | CasperPortal | ActiveCampaign |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Local service businesses | Email marketing and marketing automation |
| Email automation | Built in | Built in, a core strength |
| Two-way texting | Built in | SMS is a paid add-on in supported countries |
| Missed-call text-back | Built in | Not a standard feature |
| Google review requests | Built in | Not a core feature |
| Sales pipeline | Built in | Deals pipeline available |
| Unified inbox | SMS, email, Facebook and Instagram in one thread | Centered on email |
| Online booking | Built-in calendars and reminders | Usually through an integration |
| Pricing model | One plan, unlimited contacts | Priced by plan tier and contact count |
Based on each product's public positioning; check ActiveCampaign's current plans before you decide.
Choose CasperPortal if…
- Your customers reach you by phone and text as often as by email.
- You want missed calls answered with an automatic text and saved as leads.
- You want booking, reminders and review requests tied to the same contact record.
- You don't want your plan to change as your contact list grows.
Choose ActiveCampaign if…
- Email newsletters and email automation are most of your marketing.
- You sell online and want email flows tied to an e-commerce store.
- Your team already has detailed email automations built in ActiveCampaign.
Switching from ActiveCampaign
Export your contacts and tags from ActiveCampaign as a CSV file.
Import the CSV into CasperPortal and map tags to your lists and pipeline stages.
Recreate your main email sequences and add text steps where they help, yourself or with done-for-you setup.
Port your business number or use a local tracking number so calls and texts land in the same inbox.
CasperPortal vs ActiveCampaign FAQ
Is CasperPortal an ActiveCampaign alternative with SMS?
Yes. CasperPortal includes two-way texting, missed-call text-back and text follow-up in the same plan as email automation, plus booking, pipelines and review requests.
Can CasperPortal send email campaigns like ActiveCampaign?
Yes. You can send email campaigns and build automated email and text sequences from reusable templates. If advanced email-only marketing is your main need, ActiveCampaign may still suit you better.
How do I move my email list from ActiveCampaign?
Export your contacts as a CSV and import them into CasperPortal. Your automations need to be rebuilt, which you can do yourself or through optional done-for-you setup.
What does CasperPortal cost?
The Growth Plan is $297/month with unlimited users and unlimited contacts, month-to-month, after a 14-day free trial.
Try CasperPortal before you switch
Run your own leads through CasperPortal for 14 days. Billed only after the trial, $97/month, month-to-month. The $297/month and annual plans are on the pricing page.