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Freshsales alternatives
Freshsales compared with 8 alternatives: Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Salesmate and 3 more.
Freshsales is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshsalesThis tool | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho CRM | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pipedrive | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| HubSpot | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bigin by Zoho CRM | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Salesmate | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Kommo | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Salesforce | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Teamgate | Free plan · from $39.90/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Freshsales
- Free plan · from $14/mo
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). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Zoho CRM has a free plan. Freshsales does not, though it has a free trial.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Small teams that want a free CRM for up to 3 users
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Pipedrive
Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines
- Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Pipedrive also covers transcription.
Suits: Small and mid-sized sales teams that want a pipeline-first CRM
- Free plan · from $20/mo
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). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- HubSpot has a free plan. Freshsales does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HubSpot lists a browser extension.
- HubSpot also covers booking links and marketing automation.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Small teams that want to start on a free CRM and add paid tools later
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Bigin by Zoho CRM
Pipeline-based CRM from Zoho for small businesses
- Bigin by Zoho CRM starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Bigin by Zoho CRM has a free plan. Freshsales does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bigin by Zoho CRM lists a macOS app.
- Bigin by Zoho CRM also covers booking links, forms and reports.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Small businesses moving from spreadsheets to a first CRM
- Free trial · from $23/mo
Salesmate
CRM with sales, marketing automation and support tools in one
- Salesmate starts at $23 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Salesmate lists a browser extension.
- Salesmate also covers booking links, marketing automation and forms.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales, marketing and support in one CRM
- Free trial · from $25/mo
Kommo
Messaging-first sales CRM for WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok
- Kommo starts at $25 per user / month, billed for 6 months up front ($150 per user). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Kommo also covers booking links, AI agents and forms.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Businesses that sell mainly through WhatsApp, Instagram or other chat apps
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Salesforce
CRM platform for sales teams with AI agents and a free 2-user suite
- Salesforce starts at $25 per user / month, billed monthly or annually. Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Salesforce has a free plan. Freshsales does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Salesforce lists a browser extension.
- Salesforce also covers AI agents and reports.
- Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Sales organizations that need forecasting, territories and deep customization
- Free plan · from $39.90/mo
Teamgate
Sales CRM with pipelines, a built-in dialer and analytics
- Teamgate starts at $39.90 per user / month, billed annually ($49.90 billed monthly). Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Teamgate has a free plan. Freshsales does not, though it has a free trial.
- Teamgate also covers reports.
Suits: Small and mid-size sales teams that want built-in sales analytics
Limits worth knowing in Freshsales
- The pricing page lists no free plan; after the 21-day trial an account without a paid plan is suspended.
- Contact scoring, sales sequences and territory management need Pro at $39 per user / month billed annually.
- Monthly billing costs more: Growth is $11 instead of $9 per user, and Pro $47 instead of $39.
- Branded documents ($19 per user / month) and Freddy AI Agent ($49 per 100 sessions) are paid add-ons on every plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Freshsales?
The alternatives to Freshsales in this directory are Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Salesmate, Kommo, Salesforce and Teamgate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Freshsales.
Is there a free alternative to Freshsales?
Yes. Zoho CRM, HubSpot, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Salesforce and Teamgate have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Freshsales alternatives work on macOS?
The Freshsales listing does not include a macOS app. Bigin by Zoho CRM lists one.
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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