What review directories are monitored in ACTIVE Network vs Sawyer?

Tracked review directories include G2, Capterra, GetApp, Software Advice, Trustpilot, TrustRadius, SourceForge, Crozdesk, Slashdot, Serchen.

Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?

No. Verified, claimed, and sponsored modules are kept separate from editorial score and rank logic.

Is ACTIVE Network more expensive than Sawyer?

ACTIVE Network pricing: not publicly listed. Sawyer pricing: not publicly listed. Check each vendor site for the latest pricing.

Which has better customer support: ACTIVE Network or Sawyer?

Support quality is part of the benchmark scoring. ACTIVE Network scores 69 overall while Sawyer scores 45. Review public feedback on each profile page for support-specific signals.

ACTIVE Network vs Sawyer: Reviews, Pricing, Features Comparison (2026)

Name: ACTIVE Network
Brand: ACTIVE Network
Rating: 1.11 (381 reviews)

Decision read

Default pick

For most teams, ACTIVE Network is the better choice with a clear lead in the current snapshot.

Choose ACTIVE Network if

ACTIVE Network is the stronger default. Best for teams that need best for events and conferences teams that balance payments with support..

Choose Sawyer if

Choose Sawyer over the leader if best for events and conferences teams with a direct use case..

ACTIVE Network

Score

Best fit

Best for events and conferences teams that balance payments with support; 31 updates / 30d.

Pricing

Demo available

Proof

Rich evidence base

clear lead

Sawyer

Score

Best fit

Best for events and conferences teams with a direct use case; pricing: pricing page available.

Pricing

Pricing page available

Proof

Substantiated proof set

Differences

Current overall read

ACTIVE Network Procurement-worthy Sawyer Early signal

Best fit

ACTIVE Network events and conferences teams that balance payments with support; 31 updates / 30d Sawyer events and conferences teams with a direct use case; pricing: pricing page available

Pricing clarity

ACTIVE Network Demo available Sawyer Pricing page available

Support signal

ACTIVE Network Promising but verify

Proof posture

ACTIVE Network Rich evidence base Sawyer Well-backed proof

Decision confidence

ACTIVE Network Executive-usable signal Sawyer Defensible call

Freshness and momentum

ACTIVE Network Too thin to trust fully Sawyer Directional only

ACTIVE Network leads

Looks stronger on overall fit.
Looks stronger on support.
Looks stronger on current momentum.

Sawyer leads

Looks stronger on buyer confidence.
Looks stronger on review depth.

Signal coverage

Review sources

ACTIVE Network 4 review sources Sawyer 1 review source

Blended rating

ACTIVE Network 1.1/5 Sawyer 3/5

Review depth

ACTIVE Network Seen often Sawyer Seen often

Site activity

ACTIVE Network 31 updates / 30d

Activity vs average

ACTIVE Network 62% below average Sawyer 100% below average

Media activity

ACTIVE Network Seen often Sawyer Seen often

Feature comparison

Feature	ACTIVE Network	Sawyer
Pricing
Free plan	✗	✗
Free trial	✗	✗
Transparent pricing	✗	✗
Platform
Target verticals	Events and conferences, Classes, camps, and programs, Sports and clubs	Events and conferences, Classes, camps, and programs, Nonprofit and membership
Key features	Payments, Reporting, Check-in and attendance, Scheduling	—
Buyer Signal
Total reviews	381	387
Review sources	4	1
Average rating	1.1/5	3/5
Activity
Site updates (30d)	31	—
Docs/changelog available	✓	✗
Capabilities
Mobile app	✗	✗
API access	Integrates with popular CRMs and tools.	Integrates with Zapier and other tools
Customization	Users can customize pricing and fees.	✗
Compliance (GDPR, etc.)	✗	✗
Integrations	Supports various third-party integrations.	Supports integrations with various platforms
Multi-language	✗	✗
Offline mode	✗	✗
Reporting & analytics	Offers analytics and reporting features.	✗
Team management	✗	✗
Payment processing	Handles payment processing for events.	Handles registration fees and payments

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