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Head-to-head · Advocacy Software

ActionKit vs New/Mode

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ActionKit #2 in Advocacy Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ActionKit
New/Mode #4 in Advocacy Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit New/Mode

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreActionKit · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly New/Mode

ActionKit scores higher on our rubric for advocacy software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

ActionKit is the better fit for established teams needing deep campaign operations. New/Mode is the better fit for budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools.

  • ActionKit fits best

    Established teams needing deep campaign operations

  • New/Mode fits best

    Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools

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Side by side

Feature ActionKit 9.2/10 Visit ↗ New/Mode 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Advocacy Software #4 in Advocacy Software
Best for Established teams needing deep campaign operations Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $13/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ActionKit 6/6 · New/Mode 6/6
Petition tools ✓ ✓
Legislator outreach ✓ ✓
Action campaigns ✓ ✓
Grassroots organizing ✓ ✓
Advocacy analytics ✓ ✓
SMS messaging ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Supports petitions, legislator outreach, events, fundraising, email, and texting
  • Detailed analytics include dashboards, reports, query building, and campaign data
  • REST API and integrations connect advocacy activity with external systems
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • SMS/MMS texting is a beta feature limited to U.S. users
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler campaigns
  • 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

ActionKit is advocacy, fundraising, and online organizing software for progressive organizations and campaigns. It brings petition pages, letters, calls, whipcounts, surveys, events, fundraising, email, reporting, supporter management, and…

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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. ActionKitAdvocacy Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. New/ModeAdvocacy Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ActionKit — where it wins

    • Supports petitions, legislator outreach, events, fundraising, email, and texting
    • Detailed analytics include dashboards, reports, query building, and campaign data
    • REST API and integrations connect advocacy activity with external systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • SMS/MMS texting is a beta feature limited to U.S. users
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler campaigns

  • 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.
  • ActionKit9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad advocacy platform for teams managing complex campaigns across channels.

    Visit ActionKitFull verdict →
  • New/Mode8.9/10 · Free plan

    A budget-friendly advocacy platform with petitions, outreach, donations, analytics, and integrations.

    Visit New/ModeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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