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Nutshell alternatives with a Mac app

The Nutshell listing does not include a Mac app. 10 of the 45 other CRM tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Nutshell is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Nutshell

  1. 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). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Bigin by Zoho CRM has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bigin by Zoho CRM lists a macOS app.
  2. HighLevel

    Sales and marketing platform that agencies can resell to clients

    • HighLevel starts at $97 / month flat fee, unlimited users ($970 billed yearly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only HighLevel lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • HighLevel also covers marketing automation.
    • Nutshell also covers reports.
  3. folk

    CRM that pulls contacts from LinkedIn, email and WhatsApp

    • folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only folk lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links, forms and reports.
  4. Close

    Sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, email and an AI teammate

    • Close starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Close lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Close also covers transcription.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links, forms and reports.
  5. Clarify

    AI CRM with a sales agent, priced by credits rather than seats

    • Clarify starts at $40 / month, billed annually ($50 billed monthly), unlimited seats. Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Clarify has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Clarify lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Clarify lists a browser extension.
  6. Bitrix24

    Flat-priced CRM with tasks, chat, video calls and a site builder

    • Bitrix24 starts at $49 per organization / month for 5 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Bitrix24 has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bitrix24 lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Bitrix24 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  7. Dex

    Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn, email and calendar contacts

    • Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Dex lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Dex lists a browser extension.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links, sales pipeline, workflow automation, forms and reports.
  8. Daylite

    CRM and project management app for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Daylite starts at $15 / month for 1 user, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Daylite lists a macOS app.
    • Only Nutshell lists a web app.
    • Only Nutshell lists an Android app.
  9. Mesh

    Personal CRM that builds itself from email, calendar and social

    • Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mesh lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Mesh lists a browser extension.
  10. Covve

    Personal CRM app with reminders, notes and card scanning

    • Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing). Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Covve has a free plan. Nutshell does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Covve lists a macOS app.
    • Only Nutshell lists a web app.

Common questions

Which Nutshell alternatives have a Mac app?

Bigin by Zoho CRM, HighLevel, folk, Close, Clarify, Bitrix24, Dex, Daylite and 2 more list a Mac app.

Does Nutshell have a Mac app?

The Nutshell listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these CRM tools are free?

Bigin by Zoho CRM, Clarify, Bitrix24, Mesh and Covve are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Nutshell: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.