Side by side

ActBlue vs Action Network

Both stand on political campaign software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Action Network brings campaign publishing, supporter communications, event management, and fundraising together for progressive organizing. Review the usage-based email charges and mobile add-on before choosing a plan.

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The facts

	ActBlue	Action Network
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	See the plans
Plans published	None	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	actblue.com	actionnetwork.org
On political campaign software	#4 of 13	#1 of 13

ActBlue: what it does well

Action Network: what it does well

Organizers can publish several types of campaigns.
Email includes automation, targeting, and analytics.
Event tools include ticketing and self check-in.
Lists can be downloaded.

What to know first

Mobile messaging is a separate add-on.
API access is limited to paying partners.
Email charges vary by usage on Movement and Network.

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