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Head-to-head · Advocacy Software

Action Network vs New/Mode

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Action Network #1 in Advocacy Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Action Network
New/Mode #4 in Advocacy Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit New/Mode

Action Network leads on 0 checks, New/Mode on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAction Network · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceNew/Mode · $13/mo
  • Free planboth

Action Network scores higher on our rubric for advocacy software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

New/Mode is cheaper to start at $13/mo against $15/mo.

Action Network is the better fit for broad advocacy programs seeking strong value. New/Mode is the better fit for budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools.

  • Action Network fits best

    Broad advocacy programs seeking strong value

  • New/Mode fits best

    Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools

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Side by side

Feature Action Network 9.4/10 Visit ↗ New/Mode 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Advocacy Software #4 in Advocacy Software
Best for Broad advocacy programs seeking strong value Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo $13/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 20+ integrations 14 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Action Network 6/6 · New/Mode 6/6
Petition tools ✓ ✓
Legislator outreach ✓ ✓
Action campaigns ✓ ✓
Grassroots organizing ✓ ✓
Advocacy analytics ✓ ✓
SMS messaging ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Petitions, legislator outreach, events, fundraising, email, and SMS/MMS
  • Network tools support federated groups, permissions, and centralized controls
  • API, partner integrations, exports, reports, and analytics broaden platform fit
  • Free plan covers petitions, email blasts, and social advocacy.
  • Grassroots adds donations, donor tracking, and custom recipients for $13/month.
  • API and 14 integrations support nonprofit and CRM ecosystems.
Cons
  • Usage-based pricing includes monthly minimums on paid plans
  • Mobile messaging adds telecom fees
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and intended for 1M+ monthly emails
  • Advanced capabilities require the $109 or $349 monthly tiers.
  • Priority support is limited to the Movement Builder+ plan.
  • Some specialized campaign features are reserved for higher tiers.
Our verdict

Action Network is digital organizing software for progressive organizations, campaigns, grassroots groups, and individual activists. It brings petitions, letter campaigns, events, ticketed events, forms, surveys, fundraisers, email,…

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New/Mode is a web-based advocacy and public engagement platform for individuals, grassroots groups, nonprofits, and larger organizations. It supports petition creation, signature collection, email-your-representative campaigns, social…

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  1. Action NetworkAdvocacy Software 9.4Free plan
  2. New/ModeAdvocacy Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Action Network — where it wins

    • Petitions, legislator outreach, events, fundraising, email, and SMS/MMS
    • Network tools support federated groups, permissions, and centralized controls
    • API, partner integrations, exports, reports, and analytics broaden platform fit

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based pricing includes monthly minimums on paid plans
    • Mobile messaging adds telecom fees
    • Enterprise pricing is custom and intended for 1M+ monthly emails

  • New/Mode — where it wins

    • Free plan covers petitions, email blasts, and social advocacy.
    • Grassroots adds donations, donor tracking, and custom recipients for $13/month.
    • API and 14 integrations support nonprofit and CRM ecosystems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require the $109 or $349 monthly tiers.
    • Priority support is limited to the Movement Builder+ plan.
    • Some specialized campaign features are reserved for higher tiers.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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