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Workbooks alternatives

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

Workbooks compared with 5 alternatives: Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Creatio and Pipedrive.

Workbooks is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $47 per user / month. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WorkbooksThis toolFree trial · from $47/moTrial onlyWeb
SalesforceFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Zoho CRMFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Microsoft Dynamics 365 SalesFree trial · from $65/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CreatioFrom $40/moNoWeb
PipedriveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Workbooks starts at $47 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Salesforce.

Zoho CRM, Creatio and Pipedrive start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWorkbooksSalesforceZoho CRMMicrosoft Dynamics 36…CreatioPipedrive

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

  • The best score at each price
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How each one differs from Workbooks

  1. 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 Workbooks lacks.
    • Salesforce also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Salesforce also covers AI agents.
    • Salesforce does not cover marketing automation and invoicing, which Workbooks does.

    Suits: Sales organizations that need forecasting, territories and deep customization

    Salesforce vs WorkbooksSalesforce pricing and details

  2. 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 Workbooks lacks.
    • Zoho CRM also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho CRM does not cover marketing automation, invoicing and reports, which Workbooks does.

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

    Zoho CRM vs WorkbooksZoho CRM pricing and details

  3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

    Microsoft's sales CRM with Copilot and prebuilt sales agents

    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales starts at $65 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales also covers AI agents.
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales does not cover marketing automation and invoicing, which Workbooks does.

    Suits: Organizations standardized on Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales vs WorkbooksMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Sales pricing and details

  4. Creatio

    No-code platform with sales, marketing and service CRM products

    • Creatio starts at $40 per user / month platform fee, plus $15 per user / month for each CRM product.
    • Creatio also covers no-code and help desk.
    • Creatio does not cover invoicing and reports, which Workbooks does.

    Suits: Mid-size and larger firms that want CRM and workflow automation on one platform

    Creatio vs WorkbooksCreatio pricing and details

  5. Pipedrive

    Sales CRM organized around visual deal pipelines

    • Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Pipedrive also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pipedrive also covers transcription and kanban boards.
    • Pipedrive does not cover marketing automation, invoicing and reports, which Workbooks does.

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

    Pipedrive vs WorkbooksPipedrive pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Workbooks

  • Minimum subscription is 12 months, with 2, 3, 5 and 7-year terms also sold.
  • Add-ons are priced per user per month, for example audit trail $9.50 and Outlook sync $11.
  • Implementation is separate: the calculator lists SelfStart at $3,600 and JumpStart for Sales at $6,300.
  • Support is by phone or email on weekdays 9am to 5:30pm, and 100GB of storage is included.
Workbooks pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Workbooks?

The alternatives to Workbooks in this directory are Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Creatio and Pipedrive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workbooks.

Is there a free alternative to Workbooks?

Yes. Salesforce and Zoho CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Workbooks alternatives work on Android?

The Workbooks listing does not include an Android app. Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Pipedrive list one.

Which Workbooks alternatives work on iOS?

The Workbooks listing does not include an iOS app. Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Pipedrive list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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