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ActiveCampaign 4.3MODERATE

Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.

Cancellation steps

Open ActiveCampaign and go to Profile, then Billing & Upgrade.
Open official cancel page
Click 'Cancel my account' and follow the confirmation steps.
Open official cancel page
Confirm to stop auto-renewal; monthly plans can be paused instead.
Open official cancel page
Keep the cancellation confirmation email.
Open official cancel page
Access continues until period end, then the account is deactivated.
Open official cancel page

Cancellation policy

ActiveCampaign bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: Cancel anytime; paid plan stays active until the end of the billing period. No refunds except a 30-day money-back guarantee on first purchase; monthly plans may be paused.

ActiveCampaign cancels from Profile > Billing & Upgrade > Cancel my account, halting renewal. Only first-time buyers get a 30-day refund; monthly plans can be paused instead of cancelled. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	Cancel anytime; paid plan stays active until the end of the billing period	Official ↗
Refund policy	No refunds except a 30-day money-back guarantee on first purchase; monthly plans may be paused.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.	Official ↗

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About ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign is a SaaS service available in US. ActiveCampaign renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of Cancel anytime; paid plan stays active until the end of the billing period. Refund terms: No refunds except a 30-day money-back guarantee on first purchase; monthly plans may be paused.

Why ActiveCampaign scores 4.3/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how ActiveCampaign scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

Finding the cancel button on ActiveCampaign takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: ActiveCampaign lands at 4.3/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 5.3
Steps: 3.7
Refund visibility: 9.1
Confirmation prompts: 3.2
Contact support: 2.7
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling ActiveCampaign?

Account is deactivated at period end; you can export contacts before then.

Can I reactivate ActiveCampaign later?

Re-subscribe from Billing within the retention window or contact Sales to reopen.

How do I cancel if ActiveCampaign is billed through Apple or Google?

Cancellation follows the web/account path; app-store billing uses the platform subscription settings.

Do I need to contact support to cancel ActiveCampaign?

It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.

Is my data deleted when I cancel ActiveCampaign?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.

ActiveCampaign ◐4.3MODERATE