Skip to content
ToolGPA

Alternatives · CRM

Apptivo alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Apptivo alternative for most people is Zoho CRM (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of CRM tools. The best free one is Bitrix24 (2.8 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan with 5 GB of storage."

Apptivo compared with 5 alternatives: Zoho CRM, Insightly, Bitrix24, Vtiger and Pipedrive.

Apptivo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

Black Friday: is there a Apptivo sale?

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ApptivoThis toolFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
Zoho CRMFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
InsightlyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Bitrix24Free plan · from $49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
VtigerFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PipedriveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Apptivo starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho CRM and Vtiger.

Insightly and Bitrix24 score higher without starting lower. Pipedrive starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessApptivoZoho CRMInsightlyBitrix24VtigerPipedrive

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of CRM tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Apptivo

  1. Zoho CRM

    Sales CRM with a free edition, process automation and Zia AI

    • Zoho CRM starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Zoho CRM has a free plan, which Apptivo lacks.
    • Zoho CRM also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho CRM does not cover invoicing, reports, email campaigns and dashboards, which Apptivo does.

    Suits: Small teams that want a free CRM for up to 3 users

    Zoho CRM vs ApptivoZoho CRM pricing and details

  2. Insightly

    CRM with built-in project management for after the sale

    • Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Insightly also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Insightly also covers tasks.
    • Insightly does not cover invoicing, email campaigns and dashboards, which Apptivo does.

    Suits: Businesses that deliver projects after the sale and want one system for both

    Insightly vs ApptivoInsightly pricing and details

  3. Bitrix24

    Flat-priced CRM with tasks, chat, video calls and a site builder

    • Bitrix24 starts at $49 per organization / month for 5 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
    • Bitrix24 has a free plan, which Apptivo lacks.
    • Bitrix24 also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Bitrix24 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bitrix24 also covers tasks, team chat and video calls.

    Suits: Teams that want CRM, tasks and internal chat in one product

    Bitrix24 vs ApptivoBitrix24 pricing and details

  4. Vtiger

    All-in-one CRM with a free cloud plan and an open-source edition

    • Vtiger starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Vtiger has a free plan, which Apptivo lacks.
    • Vtiger also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Vtiger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vtiger also covers marketing automation.

    Suits: Small businesses that want sales, marketing, support and inventory in one system

    Vtiger vs ApptivoVtiger pricing and details

  5. Pipedrive

    Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines

    • Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Pipedrive also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pipedrive also covers transcription and kanban boards.
    • Pipedrive does not cover invoicing, reports, email campaigns and dashboards, which Apptivo does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized sales teams that want a pipeline-first CRM

    Pipedrive vs ApptivoPipedrive pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Apptivo

  • Monthly billing adds $5 per user on Lite and Premium and $10 on Ultimate over the annual price.
  • No free plan; the vendor offers a 14-day free trial and a one-to-one demo.
  • Custom fields, workflows and dashboards are capped by plan, so heavier setups need Premium or above.
  • Enterprise has no published price.
Apptivo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Apptivo?

The alternatives to Apptivo in this directory are Zoho CRM, Insightly, Bitrix24, Vtiger and Pipedrive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Apptivo.

Is there a free alternative to Apptivo?

Yes. Zoho CRM, Bitrix24 and Vtiger have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Apptivo alternatives work on Windows?

The Apptivo listing does not include a Windows app. Bitrix24 lists one.

Which Apptivo alternatives work on macOS?

The Apptivo listing does not include a macOS app. Bitrix24 lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Apptivo?

Vtiger is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Keep reading

  • +2
    Best of

    The best CRM software in 2026

    Six CRMs compared, from free plans for two or three users to tools built around calling or LinkedIn prospecting. Each pick says who it suits, what it costs and where it stops.

    6 tools · Updated October 2026