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Kylas alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Kylas alternative for most people is Zoho CRM (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of CRM tools. The best free one is Bigin by Zoho CRM (2.8 GPA).

Kylas compared with 5 alternatives: Zoho CRM, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Freshsales, Vtiger and Sell.do.

Kylas has a free plan. Paid plans start at $175 per month for the whole team, billed annually. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
KylasThis toolFree plan · from $175/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho CRMFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Bigin by Zoho CRMFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
FreshsalesFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
VtigerFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Sell.doPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Kylas starts at $175 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho CRM, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Freshsales and Vtiger.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessKylasZoho CRMBigin by Zoho CRMFreshsalesVtiger

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

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of CRM tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Kylas

  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 does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and whatsApp messaging, which Kylas does.

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

    Zoho CRM vs KylasZoho CRM pricing and details

  2. 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).
    • Bigin by Zoho CRM also lists a macOS app.
    • Bigin by Zoho CRM also covers booking links and forms.
    • Bigin by Zoho CRM does not cover quotes and estimates and whatsApp messaging, which Kylas does.

    Suits: Small businesses moving from spreadsheets to a first CRM

    Bigin by Zoho CRM vs KylasBigin by Zoho CRM pricing and details

  3. Freshsales

    Sales CRM with built-in phone, email, chat and Freddy AI

    • Freshsales starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • Freshsales has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Kylas.
    • Freshsales also covers kanban boards.
    • Freshsales does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and whatsApp messaging, which Kylas does.

    Suits: Small sales teams that want calling, email and chat inside the CRM

    Freshsales vs KylasFreshsales 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 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vtiger also covers marketing automation and invoicing.
    • Vtiger does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and whatsApp messaging, which Kylas does.

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

    Vtiger vs KylasVtiger pricing and details

  5. Sell.do

    Real estate CRM and sales platform built for the Indian market

    • Sell.do has no free plan, unlike Kylas.
    • Sell.do also covers AI agents and business phone line.
    • Sell.do does not cover reports and quotes and estimates, which Kylas does.

    Suits: Property developers in India running launches and bookings

    Sell.do vs KylasSell.do pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Kylas

  • The Embark free plan is capped at 10,000 records that cannot be expanded.
  • BI and analytics and Goals vs Achieved are add-ons on Elevate; Exceed includes them.
  • The page's description gives a flat INR 12,999 plan, while the plan cards show dollars, so the price may differ by region.
  • Exceed is quoted for teams of 25+ users, heavy data use or automation-heavy needs.
Kylas pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Kylas?

The alternatives to Kylas in this directory are Zoho CRM, Bigin by Zoho CRM, Freshsales, Vtiger and Sell.do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kylas.

Is there a free alternative to Kylas?

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

Which Kylas alternatives work on macOS?

The Kylas listing does not include a macOS app. Bigin by Zoho CRM lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Kylas?

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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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