Connect / Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign
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Connect Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign
OpenContact sits between Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign. Capture a contact once, send it to either or both, and keep opt-outs in step.
What each tool can do
| Tool | Connect with | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Mailchimp | API key | Send, Import, Suppression |
| ActiveCampaign | API URL + key | Send, Import, Suppression |
Set it up
- Connect Mailchimp. Use API key. Setup guide.
- Connect ActiveCampaign. Use API URL + key. Setup guide.
- Import your Mailchimp contacts into OpenContact, so there is one record per person.
- Create a sync rule. Pick a trigger, add Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign as destinations, and map the fields.
- Dry-run it. See which destinations match and which fields would be sent, then switch the rule on.
Good to know
Mailchimp
Every Mailchimp contact lives inside an audience, so a Mailchimp destination in a sync rule must target a specific audience. Pick one when you add the destination.
ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign maps cleanly to OpenContact: real lists, contact sync (upsert), and subscribe/unsubscribe — so it works as both a destination and a source with no caveats.
Questions
Does OpenContact sync unsubscribes between Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign?
Yes. When Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign reports an unsubscribe, bounce or spam complaint, OpenContact records it and passes it to the destinations your rules select.
Do I need a CSV to move contacts between Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign?
No. Import contacts from one tool into OpenContact, then send them to the other with a sync rule. To move a whole list, use list migration.
Does connecting Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign cost extra?
Both tools bill you separately. OpenContact plans are priced by limits, and every plan includes all integrations. See pricing.