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Nutshell alternatives

Nutshell compared with 9 alternatives: Pipedrive, Capsule CRM, Less Annoying CRM, Insightly, Zoho CRM and 4 more.

Nutshell is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 3 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
NutshellThis toolFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PipedriveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Capsule CRMFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Less Annoying CRMFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
InsightlyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho CRMFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Act!Free trial · from $30/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
OnePageCRMFree trial · from $9.95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Pipeline CRMFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TeamgateFree plan · from $39.90/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Nutshell

  1. Pipedrive

    Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines

    • Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Pipedrive also covers transcription and kanban boards.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links, forms and reports.

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

    Pipedrive vs NutshellPipedrive pricing and details

  2. Capsule CRM

    Small-business CRM for contacts, sales pipelines and projects

    • Capsule CRM starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($22 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Capsule CRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Capsule CRM also covers tasks and kanban boards.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links and forms.

    Suits: Solo users and pairs who want a free CRM for up to 250 contacts

    Capsule CRM vs NutshellCapsule CRM pricing and details

  3. Less Annoying CRM

    Simple CRM for small businesses at one flat per-user price

    • Less Annoying CRM starts at $15 per user / month, plus applicable tax. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Nutshell lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Less Annoying CRM also covers tasks and calendar.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links and workflow automation.

    Suits: Solo users and small teams moving off spreadsheets

    Less Annoying CRM vs NutshellLess Annoying CRM pricing and details

  4. Insightly

    CRM with built-in project management for after the sale

    • Insightly starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Insightly also covers tasks.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links and forms.

    Suits: Businesses that deliver projects after the sale and want one system for both

    Insightly vs NutshellInsightly pricing and details

  5. 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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Zoho CRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links, forms and reports.

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

    Zoho CRM vs NutshellZoho CRM pricing and details

  6. Act!

    CRM and email marketing platform for small businesses

    • Act! starts at $30 per user / month, billed annually. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Act! also covers marketing automation and surveys.
    • Nutshell also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Small businesses that want CRM and email marketing from one vendor

    Act! vs NutshellAct! pricing and details

  7. OnePageCRM

    Action-focused sales CRM for small businesses

    • OnePageCRM starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only OnePageCRM lists a browser extension.
    • OnePageCRM also covers kanban boards.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links.

    Suits: Small businesses and solo sellers who mainly need follow-up discipline

    OnePageCRM vs NutshellOnePageCRM pricing and details

  8. 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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Pipeline CRM also covers kanban boards.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links.

    Suits: Small and mid-size B2B sales teams organized around a deal pipeline

    Pipeline CRM vs NutshellPipeline CRM pricing and details

  9. 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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Teamgate has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Teamgate also covers kanban boards.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links and forms.

    Suits: Small and mid-size sales teams that want built-in sales analytics

    Teamgate vs NutshellTeamgate pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Nutshell

  • There is no free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days.
  • Foundation is limited to 100 active leads, 1 pipeline and 10 custom fields.
  • Sales automation, multiple pipelines and the meeting scheduler start at Pro, $42 per user / month billed annually.
  • Two-way SMS and social inboxes ($16 per user / month) and proposals and invoices ($79 a month) are paid add-ons.
Nutshell pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Nutshell?

The alternatives to Nutshell in this directory are Pipedrive, Capsule CRM, Less Annoying CRM, Insightly, Zoho CRM, Act!, OnePageCRM, Pipeline CRM and Teamgate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nutshell.

Is there a free alternative to Nutshell?

Yes. Capsule CRM, Zoho CRM and Teamgate have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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