EngageBay vs Kartra
Both are in Marketing automation. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- EngageBay's cheapest paid plan is $12.74/mo, against $52/mo for Kartra.
- Fees: EngageBay Per user per month, as displayed; Kartra states none.
| EngageBay | Kartra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $12.74/mo | from $52/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Basic ($12.74/mo); Growth ($55.24/mo); Pro ($101.99/mo) | Essentials ($59/mo, $52/mo annual); Starter ($119/mo, $99/mo annual); Growth ($229/mo, $189/mo annual); Professional ($549/mo, $429/mo annual) |
| Fees | Per user per month, as displayed | Not stated |
| Best for | Small business | Not stated |
| Key features | CRM, email marketing, landing pages, live chat and helpdesk; Autoresponders, broadcasts and sequences; Lead scoring and SMS marketing (Basic); Marketing automation, A/B testing and custom domain (Growth) | Drag-and-drop page builder and unlimited forms; Funnel mapper and 100 pre-built campaigns; Email and SMS (unlimited on Starter and up); Memberships, courses and video hosting |
| Checked on | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
EngageBay
- Free plan with 250 contacts
- Completely free migration service
- Rated #1 CRM for small business on Capterra, according to the page
Trade-offs
- Free is limited to 250 contacts
- Marketing automation needs Growth at $55.24 per user a month
- Pro covers 10,000 contacts; more needs a call
Kartra
- 14-day free trial
- Page builder, email and courses in one tool
- Annual billing saves about 12% to 22%
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Essentials is limited to 500 contacts and 5 pages
- Professional is $429 a month billed annually