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Act! vs FastSpring: 2026 Comparison

Act! FastSpring
Overview A long-standing CRM and marketing automation platform trusted by small and midsize businesses for over 35 years. A full-service e-commerce and subscription billing platform for software companies acting as merchant of record globally.
Pricing Subscription ($30-$50/user/month) Pay_per_use (5.9% + 95c per transaction (or custom))
Key Features
  • Contact management
  • Opportunity tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Integration
  • emarketing
  • Calendar management
  • Merchant of record
  • Global payments
  • Subscription billing
  • Checkout
  • Tax compliance
  • Localization
  • Affiliate management
  • Analytics
Pros
  • Long track record
  • On-premise option
  • Good for small businesses
  • Established user base
  • Full merchant of record
  • Good localization
  • Tax and compliance handled
  • Affiliate management
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited modern integrations
  • Marketing features are basic
  • Mobile app is limited
  • Higher transaction fees
  • Limited checkout customization
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Payout timing