ActivePipe vs Keap

ActivePipe logo
ActivePipe is a real estate-specific email marketing platform that automates behavior-triggered property alerts and nurture campaigns — purpose-built for brokerages that need hands-free database engagement.
Custom (brokerage)
Keap logo
Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) is a CRM-and-email automation platform built around visual workflow builders and granular contact tagging — powerful for real estate teams ready to invest in setup, but priced beyond casual senders.
$299/mo

ActivePipe vs Keap: feature comparison

FeatureActivePipeKeap
A/B Testing✗✓
Automation Workflows✓✓
CRM Integration✓✓
Drag-and-Drop Builder✓✓
Free Tier Available✗✗
Landing Pages / Forms✗✓
Segmentation & Tagging✓✓
Template Library✓✓

ActivePipe — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • SmartMatch algorithm automatically sends property alerts matching each contact's browsing behavior — no manual segmentation required
  • Hot-lead alerts fire in real time when contacts engage, letting agents follow up at peak-interest moments
  • Pre-built, branded campaign library eliminates design work and launches a full nurture sequence out of the box
  • Brokerage-level pipeline visibility shows which agents are actively following up with their contacts

Cons

  • No published pricing — requires a full demo call, with contracts sized for brokerages rather than individual agents
  • Acquired by MoxiWorks; standalone roadmap and support are now subject to the parent company's priorities
  • No free tier or trial — entry cost is rarely justifiable for solo agents versus Mailchimp or Flodesk
  • Limited A/B testing, no native landing pages or forms, and weaker analytics depth than general-purpose email platforms

Keap — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Visual automation builder handles complex multi-step nurture sequences without code
  • Built-in CRM eliminates the need for a separate contact management tool
  • Granular contact tagging enables hyper-targeted segmentation and follow-up campaigns
  • Proven platform with 20+ years of real-world use under the Infusionsoft name

Cons

  • Starts at $299/month with no free tier — most expensive option in this category by a wide margin
  • Steep learning curve; interface is routinely rated non-intuitive compared to Mailchimp or Brevo
  • Mandatory implementation/onboarding services add significant upfront cost before full access
  • Acquired by Thryv Inc. in 2023 — product roadmap and support quality under new ownership are less predictable