ActiveCampaign vs AWeber

Contacts can typically be moved into ActiveCampaign or AWeber via CSV import, but you should plan to rebuild automations and forms because workflow logic, triggers, and templates don’t transfer 1:1 between platforms.

Before migrating, export a snapshot of lists, tags/segments, custom fields, and suppression lists so you can map fields correctly and avoid re-mailing people who previously unsubscribed.

If you switch away from ActiveCampaign or AWeber, you’ll need to recreate automations and signup forms in the new tool because platform-specific workflow steps and embedded form code won’t carry over directly.

To keep reversal possible, maintain local exports of contacts and templates, and document automation logic (triggers, wait conditions, goals) so you can replicate it if you return to ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

Both ActiveCampaign and AWeber allow exporting core contact data (email, fields, tags/lists) via file export, which covers most “ownership” needs for switching tools or backups.

Historical engagement data (opens/clicks over time, automation path history) may not export in a single complete dataset in the same shape you see in-app, so treat the platform as the system of record for reporting and export what you can before closing an account.

ActiveCampaign and AWeber both support storing subscriber fields (including consent-related fields) and honoring unsubscribe requests, but you’re still responsible for collecting lawful consent and documenting it in a way you can evidence later.

If you rely on GDPR-specific workflows (double opt-in, proof of consent, regional suppression), configure those at the list/form level and ensure your forms and integrations pass consent metadata into ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

Multi-brand setups are possible in both ActiveCampaign and AWeber, but separation depends on how you structure lists, tags, custom fields, and sender identities rather than a single “multi-brand” switch.

If you need hard separation (distinct teams, permissions, billing, or completely isolated audiences), confirm account/workspace boundaries and user access controls in ActiveCampaign or AWeber before consolidating brands into one account.

If you sync data from a CRM, store platform, or custom app, API rate limits and payload constraints can affect how quickly updates appear in ActiveCampaign or AWeber (for example, tagging events, field updates, or purchase events arriving late).

To reduce failures, batch updates where possible, monitor error logs in your middleware, and design automations that tolerate delayed events (e.g., short buffers before time-sensitive sends) on ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

SMS compliance is governed by carrier and regional rules (opt-in wording, HELP/STOP handling, quiet hours, and country availability), and those constraints can limit where you can message regardless of whether you use ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

Before launching, validate supported countries and required opt-in language for your SMS provider/integration, and ensure opt-out keywords are honored and synced back into ActiveCampaign or AWeber to prevent accidental re-messaging.

Deliverability risk is highest after large imports, sudden volume spikes, or sending to unengaged contacts; ActiveCampaign and AWeber can enforce suppression and unsubscribes, but list hygiene and sending cadence are still on you.

Use segmentation to mail engaged subscribers first, keep a clean suppression list, and avoid emailing purchased or scraped lists—those practices can trigger provider monitoring or account enforcement actions on either ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

Support responsiveness can vary based on your plan level, the channel you use (ticket vs. chat), and the complexity of the issue; confirm what channels are available in ActiveCampaign and AWeber before you rely on them for time-sensitive launches.

For urgent incidents, be ready to provide timestamps, campaign IDs, affected segments, and integration logs—both ActiveCampaign and AWeber support teams typically need concrete diagnostics to resolve deliverability, automation, or sync issues quickly.

As databases grow, operational ceilings tend to show up as longer sync times, heavier segmentation queries, and more complex automation maintenance rather than a single hard “max contacts” number in ActiveCampaign or AWeber.

To avoid bottlenecks, standardize naming conventions, limit duplicate/overlapping automations, and periodically prune unengaged contacts so reporting and segmentation remain manageable in ActiveCampaign or AWeber.