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Contactzilla alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Contactzilla alternative is Mesh (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Contactzilla compared with 5 alternatives: folk, Mesh, Nimble, Less Annoying CRM and Capsule CRM.

Contactzilla is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $1.79 per device / month, billed annually. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ContactzillaThis toolFree trial · from $1.79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
folkFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MeshFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NimbleFree trial · from $24.90/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Less Annoying CRMFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
Capsule CRMFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Contactzilla starts at $1.79 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

folk, Mesh, Nimble, Less Annoying CRM and Capsule CRM score higher without starting lower.

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 lessContactzillafolkMeshNimbleLess Annoying CRMCapsule CRM

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How each one differs from Contactzilla

  1. folk

    CRM that pulls contacts from LinkedIn, email and WhatsApp

    • folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • folk also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
    • folk also covers sales pipeline and workflow automation.
    • folk does not cover databases, which Contactzilla does.

    Suits: Small sales teams, agencies and founders who prospect on LinkedIn

    folk vs Contactzillafolk pricing and details

  2. Mesh

    Personal CRM that builds itself from email, calendar and social

    • Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan, which Contactzilla lacks.
    • Mesh also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
    • Mesh also covers notes.
    • Mesh does not cover databases, which Contactzilla does.

    Suits: Individuals who want a contact book that keeps itself up to date

    Mesh vs ContactzillaMesh pricing and details

  3. Nimble

    Relationship CRM with contact enrichment and a browser extension

    • Nimble starts at $24.90 per license / month, billed annually ($29.90 month-to-month).
    • Nimble also lists a browser extension.
    • Nimble also covers kanban boards, sales pipeline, marketing automation, workflow automation and forms.
    • Nimble does not cover databases, which Contactzilla does.

    Suits: Solo professionals and small teams that work from Gmail or Outlook

    Nimble vs ContactzillaNimble pricing and details

  4. Less Annoying CRM

    Simple CRM for small businesses at one flat per-user price

    • Less Annoying CRM starts at $15 per user / month, plus applicable tax.
    • Less Annoying CRM lists no iOS and Android apps, which Contactzilla has.
    • Less Annoying CRM also covers tasks, calendar, sales pipeline, forms and reports.
    • Less Annoying CRM does not cover databases, which Contactzilla does.

    Suits: Solo users and small teams moving off spreadsheets

    Less Annoying CRM vs ContactzillaLess Annoying CRM pricing and details

  5. Capsule CRM

    Small-business CRM for contacts, sales pipelines and projects

    • Capsule CRM starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($22 billed monthly).
    • Capsule CRM has a free plan, which Contactzilla lacks.
    • Capsule CRM also covers tasks, kanban boards, sales pipeline, workflow automation and reports.
    • Capsule CRM does not cover databases, which Contactzilla does.

    Suits: Solo users and pairs who want a free CRM for up to 250 contacts

    Capsule CRM vs ContactzillaCapsule CRM pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Contactzilla

  • Billing is per connected device, with a minimum of 10 devices.
  • Scheduled imports cost $50 a month each and exports $99 a month each, on top of device fees.
  • It stores and syncs contacts; the pricing page lists no deal pipeline or sales tracking.
  • Plans over 2,000 devices are quoted individually.
Contactzilla pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Contactzilla?

The alternatives to Contactzilla in this directory are folk, Mesh, Nimble, Less Annoying CRM and Capsule CRM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Contactzilla.

Is there a free alternative to Contactzilla?

Yes. Mesh and Capsule CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Contactzilla alternatives work on Windows?

The Contactzilla listing does not include a Windows app. folk and Mesh list one.

Which Contactzilla alternatives work on macOS?

The Contactzilla listing does not include a macOS app. folk and Mesh list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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