Alternatives · CRM
Insightly alternatives
Insightly compared with 8 alternatives: Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Nutshell, Capsule CRM and 3 more.
Insightly is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per user / month, billed annually. 3 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| InsightlyThis tool | Free trial · from $29/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 |
| Nutshell | Free trial · from $13/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Capsule CRM | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Act! | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Daylite | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Pipeline CRM | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Insightly
- 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). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Zoho CRM has a free plan. Insightly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Insightly also covers tasks and reports.
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). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Pipedrive also covers transcription and kanban boards.
- Insightly also covers tasks and reports.
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). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- HubSpot has a free plan. Insightly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HubSpot lists a browser extension.
- HubSpot also covers booking links and marketing automation.
- Insightly also covers tasks and reports.
Suits: Small teams that want to start on a free CRM and add paid tools later
- Free trial · from $13/mo
Nutshell
Sales CRM with email marketing, forms and AI built into every plan
- Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Nutshell also covers booking links and forms.
- Insightly also covers tasks.
Suits: Small sales teams that want a low per-user entry price
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Capsule CRM
Small-business CRM for contacts, sales pipelines and projects
- Capsule CRM starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($22 billed monthly). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Capsule CRM has a free plan. Insightly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Capsule CRM also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Solo users and pairs who want a free CRM for up to 250 contacts
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Act!
CRM and email marketing platform for small businesses
- Act! starts at $30 per user / month, billed annually. Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Act! also covers booking links, marketing automation, forms and surveys.
- Insightly also covers tasks and workflow automation.
Suits: Small businesses that want CRM and email marketing from one vendor
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Daylite
CRM and project management app for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Daylite starts at $15 / month for 1 user, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Daylite lists a macOS app.
- Only Insightly lists a web app.
- Only Insightly lists an Android app.
- Daylite also covers calendar, email client and kanban boards.
Suits: Small service businesses that work entirely on Apple devices
- Free trial · from $25/mo
Pipeline CRM
Sales pipeline CRM for small and mid-size B2B teams
- Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually.
- Pipeline CRM also covers kanban boards and forms.
- Insightly also covers tasks.
Suits: Small and mid-size B2B sales teams organized around a deal pipeline
Limits worth knowing in Insightly
- The pricing page lists no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Prices are shown for annual billing only; the pricing page gives no monthly rates.
- Lead routing, workflow automation and AI Copilot start at Professional; products, price books and quotes need Enterprise.
- Plans cap total records: 100,000 on Plus, 250,000 on Professional and 500,000 on Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Insightly?
The alternatives to Insightly in this directory are Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Nutshell, Capsule CRM, Act!, Daylite and Pipeline CRM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Insightly.
Is there a free alternative to Insightly?
Yes. Zoho CRM, HubSpot and Capsule CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Insightly alternatives work on macOS?
The Insightly listing does not include a macOS app. Daylite 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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