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Pipeline CRM alternatives

Pipeline CRM compared with 5 alternatives: Pipedrive, Nutshell, Capsule CRM, Insightly and Less Annoying CRM.

Pipeline CRM is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Pipeline CRMThis toolFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PipedriveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
NutshellFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Capsule CRMFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
InsightlyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Less Annoying CRMFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb

How each one differs from Pipeline CRM

  1. Pipedrive

    Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines

    • Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Pipedrive also covers transcription.
    • Pipeline CRM also covers forms and reports.

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

    Pipedrive vs Pipeline CRMPipedrive pricing and details

  2. 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). Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Nutshell also covers booking links.
    • Pipeline CRM also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: Small sales teams that want a low per-user entry price

    Nutshell vs Pipeline CRMNutshell pricing and details

  3. Capsule CRM

    Small-business CRM for contacts, sales pipelines and projects

    • Capsule CRM starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($22 billed monthly). Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Capsule CRM has a free plan. Pipeline CRM does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Capsule CRM also covers tasks.
    • Pipeline CRM also covers forms.

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

    Capsule CRM vs Pipeline CRMCapsule 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. Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Insightly also covers tasks.
    • Pipeline CRM also covers kanban boards and forms.

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

    Insightly vs Pipeline CRMInsightly pricing and details

  5. 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. Pipeline CRM starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Only Pipeline CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Less Annoying CRM also covers tasks and calendar.
    • Pipeline CRM also covers kanban boards and workflow automation.

    Suits: Solo users and small teams moving off spreadsheets

    Less Annoying CRM vs Pipeline CRMLess Annoying CRM pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pipeline CRM

  • There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial that runs on the Grow plan.
  • Start is capped at 1 pipeline, 250 active deals per account, 25 custom fields and 1 automation.
  • Email templates, bulk email, drip campaigns, eSign and project management need Grow at $49 per user / month or Enterprise.
  • Data Enrichment (from $19 a month), Email Validation ($25 a month) and Pipeline Connect (from $99 a month) are paid add-ons.
Pipeline CRM pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pipeline CRM?

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

Is there a free alternative to Pipeline CRM?

Yes. Capsule CRM has 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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