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Compare CRM & Sales Software

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CRM & Sales Software

Capsule CRM

Public plans or quote — check current priceVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: UK SMEs wanting straightforward contact and pipeline management

Capsule CRM is aimed at uK SMEs wanting straightforward contact and pipeline management. Its core offer includes Contacts, Pipeline and Tasks. A practical strength is credible option in this service…

  • Contacts
  • Pipeline
  • Tasks

CRM & Sales Software

Freshsales

Public plans or quote — check current priceVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: Teams wanting CRM with built-in sales engagement tools

Freshsales is aimed at teams wanting CRM with built-in sales engagement tools. Its core offer includes CRM, Email and Automation. A practical strength is credible option in this service category.…

  • CRM
  • Email
  • Automation

CRM & Sales Software

HubSpot CRM

Public plans or quote — check current priceVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: Small businesses wanting an accessible CRM ecosystem

HubSpot CRM is aimed at small businesses wanting an accessible CRM ecosystem. Its core offer includes Contacts, Pipeline and Marketing integration. A practical strength is credible option in this service…

  • Contacts
  • Pipeline
  • Marketing integration

CRM & Sales Software

Pipedrive

Public plans or quote — check current priceVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: Sales-led teams wanting visual pipeline management

Pipedrive is aimed at sales-led teams wanting visual pipeline management. Its core offer includes Sales pipeline, Activities and Automation. A practical strength is credible option in this service category. Check…

  • Sales pipeline
  • Activities
  • Automation

CRM & Sales Software

Salesforce Starter

Starter £20/user/monthVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: Growing firms wanting a route into Salesforce

Salesforce Starter is aimed at growing firms wanting a route into Salesforce. Its core offer includes CRM, Sales tools and Scalability. A practical strength is credible option in this service…

  • CRM
  • Sales tools
  • Scalability

CRM & Sales Software

Zoho CRM

Public plans or quote — check current priceVerified 2 Sep 2026

Best for: SMEs wanting configurable CRM at broad price points

Zoho CRM is aimed at sMEs wanting configurable CRM at broad price points. Its core offer includes Pipeline, Automation and Analytics. A practical strength is credible option in this service…

  • Pipeline
  • Automation
  • Analytics
ProductBest forCostBasis / commitmentUseful comparison facts
Capsule CRM
UK SMEs wanting straightforward contact and pipeline managementPublic plans or quote — check current priceplan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product.Contacts · Pipeline · TasksFull details
Freshsales
Teams wanting CRM with built-in sales engagement toolsPublic plans or quote — check current priceplan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product.CRM · Email · AutomationFull details
HubSpot CRM
Small businesses wanting an accessible CRM ecosystemPublic plans or quote — check current priceplan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product.Contacts · Pipeline · Marketing integrationFull details
Pipedrive
Sales-led teams wanting visual pipeline managementPublic plans or quote — check current priceplan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product.Sales pipeline · Activities · AutomationFull details
Salesforce Starter
Growing firms wanting a route into SalesforceStarter £20/user/monthper-user CRM subscription · Monthly or annual options by editionCRM · Sales tools · ScalabilityFull details
Zoho CRM
SMEs wanting configurable CRM at broad price pointsPublic plans or quote — check current priceplan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product.Pipeline · Automation · AnalyticsFull details

What to compare

  • Contact and pipeline management
  • Automation
  • Email and phone integration
  • Reporting
  • Mobile access
  • Data export

How to choose

  • Write down the must-have outcome before comparing providers.
  • Compare the likely total cost at your real usage level, including add-ons and setup costs.
  • Check contract length, renewal, cancellation and switching terms before committing.
  • Confirm integrations, support hours and any usage limits that could affect day-to-day work.
  • Re-check current provider terms and eligibility directly before buying.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing on headline price alone.
  • Paying for features the business will not use.
  • Ignoring renewal, exit or switching terms.
  • Failing to test whether the service fits existing systems and workflows.

Frequently asked questions

How should I shortlist providers?

Remove any option that fails a must-have requirement, then compare the remaining providers on total cost, capability, support and flexibility.

Is the cheapest option best?

Not necessarily. Value depends on what is included, the limits that apply and the cost of missing functionality.

When should I review it?

Before renewal and whenever the size, risk profile or working practices of the business change materially.