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Neon CRM alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Neon CRM alternative for most people is HubSpot (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of CRM tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free tools for up to 2 users and 1,000 contacts with no expiry date."
Neon CRM compared with 5 alternatives: Bloomerang, Virtuous, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM.
Neon CRM is a paid product, starting at $99 per month, rising with the revenue your nonprofit raises. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neon CRMThis tool | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| Bloomerang | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Virtuous | Paid | No | Web |
| Salesforce | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| HubSpot | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho CRM | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Neon CRM starts at $99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Salesforce and HubSpot.
Zoho CRM starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Neon CRM
Bloomerang
Donor management and fundraising platform for nonprofits
- Bloomerang also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Bloomerang does not cover sMS marketing and dashboards, which Neon CRM does.
Suits: Nonprofits that want donor records and fundraising tools together
Virtuous
Nonprofit CRM with fundraising, volunteer and analytics products
- Virtuous also covers sales pipeline and marketing automation.
- Virtuous does not cover email campaigns, sMS marketing and dashboards, which Neon CRM does.
Suits: Nonprofits that want fundraising, volunteers and analytics from one vendor
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.
- Salesforce has a free plan, which Neon CRM lacks.
- Salesforce also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Salesforce also covers sales pipeline and AI agents.
- Salesforce does not cover forms, email campaigns, sMS marketing and dashboards, which Neon CRM does.
Suits: Sales organizations that need forecasting, territories and deep customization
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).
- HubSpot has a free plan, which Neon CRM lacks.
- HubSpot also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- HubSpot also covers booking links, sales pipeline and marketing automation.
- HubSpot does not cover forms, reports, email campaigns, sMS marketing and dashboards, which Neon CRM does.
Suits: Small teams that want to start on a free CRM and add paid tools later
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 has a free plan, which Neon CRM lacks.
- Zoho CRM also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho CRM also covers sales pipeline.
- Zoho CRM does not cover forms, reports, email campaigns, sMS marketing and dashboards, which Neon CRM does.
Suits: Small teams that want a free CRM for up to 3 users
Limits worth knowing in Neon CRM
- The price depends on annual revenue; the page gives only the $99 a month starting point.
- Memberships and volunteers add 10% of the CRM price each, and events add 20%.
- Payment processing runs through Neon Pay; its fees are on a separate page.
- Onboarding and data migration packages are sold separately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Neon CRM?
The alternatives to Neon CRM in this directory are Bloomerang, Virtuous, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Neon CRM.
Is there a free alternative to Neon CRM?
Yes. Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Neon CRM alternatives work on Android?
The Neon CRM listing does not include an Android app. Bloomerang, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM list one.
Which Neon CRM alternatives work on iOS?
The Neon CRM listing does not include an iOS app. Bloomerang, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM 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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