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folk compared with 12 alternatives: Attio, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Close, Breakcold and 7 more.

folk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
folkThis toolFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AttioFree plan · from $35/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PipedriveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HubSpotFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CloseFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BreakcoldFree trial · from $79.20/moTrial onlyWeb
ClarifyFree plan · from $40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
CopperFree trial · from $23/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CovveFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
DexFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LightfieldFree trial · from $89/moTrial onlyWeb
MeshFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Monica Personal CRMFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb

How each one differs from folk

  1. Attio

    CRM with a customizable data model, workflows and AI agents

    • Attio starts at $35 per user / month, billed annually ($44 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Attio has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Attio also covers transcription.

    Suits: Startups and small sales teams that want a CRM they can reshape as they grow

    Attio vs folkAttio pricing and details

  2. Pipedrive

    Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines

    • Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Pipedrive also covers transcription and kanban boards.

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

    Pipedrive vs folkPipedrive pricing and details

  3. HubSpot

    Free CRM at the center of a marketing, sales and service suite

    • HubSpot starts at $20 per seat / month for Starter (new customers: from $7, billed annually). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • HubSpot has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • HubSpot also covers booking links and marketing automation.

    Suits: Small teams that want to start on a free CRM and add paid tools later

    HubSpot vs folkHubSpot pricing and details

  4. Close

    Sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, email and an AI teammate

    • Close starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Close also covers transcription.

    Suits: Sales teams that spend most of the day calling, texting and emailing leads

    Close vs folkClose pricing and details

  5. Breakcold

    AI-native sales CRM with a LinkedIn, email and WhatsApp inbox

    • Breakcold starts at $79.20 / month for 1 seat, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Breakcold also covers meeting notes, transcription, kanban boards and AI agents.
    • folk also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Agencies, startups and consultants who sell through LinkedIn and messaging apps

    Breakcold vs folkBreakcold pricing and details

  6. Clarify

    AI CRM with a sales agent, priced by credits rather than seats

    • Clarify starts at $40 / month, billed annually ($50 billed monthly), unlimited seats. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Clarify has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Clarify also covers meeting notes and AI agents.

    Suits: Founder-led and small sales teams that want little manual data entry

    Clarify vs folkClarify pricing and details

  7. Copper

    CRM that works inside Gmail and Google Calendar

    • Copper starts at $23 per seat / month, paid annually ($29 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Copper also covers tasks, forms and reports.

    Suits: Teams that run their day in Gmail and Google Calendar

    Copper vs folkCopper pricing and details

  8. Covve

    Personal CRM app with reminders, notes and card scanning

    • Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Covve has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists a web app.
    • Only folk lists a Windows app.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Professionals who want reminders to stay in touch with their network

    Covve vs folkCovve pricing and details

  9. Dex

    Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn, email and calendar contacts

    • Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • folk also covers sales pipeline and workflow automation.

    Suits: Individuals who want to stay in touch with a large personal network

    Dex vs folkDex pricing and details

  10. Lightfield

    AI-native CRM that updates itself from email, calls and meetings

    • Lightfield starts at $89 per user / month, billed monthly. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Lightfield also covers meeting notes, transcription and AI agents.

    Suits: Founders and early sales teams who do not want to update a CRM by hand

    Lightfield vs folkLightfield pricing and details

  11. Mesh

    Personal CRM that builds itself from email, calendar and social

    • Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly). folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mesh also covers notes.
    • folk also covers sales pipeline and workflow automation.

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

    Mesh vs folkMesh pricing and details

  12. Monica Personal CRM

    Open-source personal CRM for friends, family and colleagues

    • Monica Personal CRM starts at $9 / month per account, or $90 billed yearly. folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Monica Personal CRM has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Monica Personal CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a private record of friends and family, not a sales tool

    Monica Personal CRM vs folkMonica Personal CRM pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in folk

  • There is no free plan; the 14-day trial is followed by a paid subscription.
  • Deals, email sequences, dashboards and API access are only on Premium and Enterprise.
  • Enrichments, AI magic fields and messages are capped each month on Standard and Premium.
  • The terms of use state that all fees are non-refundable.
folk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to folk?

The alternatives to folk in this directory are Attio, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Close, Breakcold, Clarify, Copper, Covve, Dex, Lightfield, Mesh and Monica Personal CRM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with folk.

Is there a free alternative to folk?

Yes. Attio, HubSpot, Clarify, Covve, Mesh and Monica Personal CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to folk?

Monica Personal CRM 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 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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