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Act! vs Privy: 2026 Comparison

Act! Privy
Overview A long-standing CRM and marketing automation platform trusted by small and midsize businesses for over 35 years. An e-commerce marketing platform offering pop-ups, email marketing, and SMS to grow sales and email lists.
Pricing Subscription ($30-$50/user/month) Freemium (Free-$45/month)
Key Features
  • Contact management
  • Opportunity tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Integration
  • emarketing
  • Calendar management
  • Pop-ups and banners
  • Email marketing
  • SMS marketing
  • Spin-to-win
  • Cart abandonment
  • Welcome series
  • Cross-sell emails
  • A/B testing
Pros
  • Long track record
  • On-premise option
  • Good for small businesses
  • Established user base
  • Good free plan
  • Easy to set up
  • Designed for Shopify
  • Effective conversion tools
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited modern integrations
  • Marketing features are basic
  • Mobile app is limited
  • Limited on free plan
  • Email sending limits
  • Basic design editor
  • Can feel spammy if overused