4 best CRM software for small business in 2026 (tested and compared)
Four CRMs shortlisted by our editors for small businesses, each with a reason to skip it. Every pick has a full staff review.
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ActiveCampaign review: features, pricing and who it is for (2026)
Our ActiveCampaign review: The deepest automation builder on the shortlist, for a business whose email really is a system rather than a weekly newsletter. Pros, cons, pricing shape, who should skip it, and the score.
Editor's score 4.3 out of 5
GetResponse vs AWeber: which one to pick in 2026
GetResponse and AWeber compared on free plans, automation depth, landing pages, support and pricing shape — with a straight answer about which one suits which sender.
How to move email platforms without losing your list
Switching email marketing tools is mostly a checklist problem. Here is what carries across, what quietly doesn't, and the order to do it in so no subscriber gets lost or emailed twice.
3 best HubSpot CRM alternatives in 2026 (tested and compared)
Looking for a HubSpot CRM alternative? 3 CRM tools from our shortlist compared on what they do differently, who they suit, and how they charge.
GetResponse pricing explained (2026): what is free, what you pay for
How GetResponse pricing actually works: the free tier, how the paid tiers are structured, what pushes the bill up, and whether the plan a small business buys is worth it.
Ahrefs review: features, pricing and who it is for (2026)
Our Ahrefs review: The strongest backlink and referring-domain data on the shortlist, in an interface that gets you to the answer quickly. Pros, cons, pricing shape, who should skip it, and the score.
Editor's score 4.4 out of 5
Asana review: features, pricing and who it is for (2026)
Our Asana review: Opinionated project and task structure that works the obvious way on day one, for teams who would rather inherit a process. Pros, cons, pricing shape, who should skip it, and the score.
Editor's score 4.4 out of 5
3 best email marketing software for small business in 2026 (tested and compared)
Three email marketing platforms shortlisted by our editors for small businesses, with a reason to skip each. Every pick has a full staff review.
AWeber review: features, pricing and who it is for (2026)
Our AWeber review: Deliberately simple list tooling from one of the longest-running email senders, with a free plan and support that answers the phone. Pros, cons, pricing shape, who should skip it, and the score.
Editor's score 4.3 out of 5