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Best Pipedrive Alternatives

The best alternatives to Pipedrive, ranked by rating and value.

We compared 5 Pipedrive alternatives. Close is the top pick at 4.6/5 (from $19/mo). 3 have a free plan. 3 cost less than Pipedrive's $14/mo. 1 rate higher than Pipedrive itself (4.5/5).

Why look for a Pipedrive alternative?

Pipedrive rates 4.5/5 and is genuinely strong at very intuitive — most people switch because of a specific trade-off:

  • Limited marketing features
  • Reporting is basic on low tiers

Pipedrive alternatives compared

ToolStarts atRatingBest for
Pipedrive (the original)$14/mo4.5/5Small sales teams
Close$19/mo4.6/5Inside sales teams
HubSpotFree4.5/5SMBs to mid-market
Salesforce$25/mo4.4/5Mid-market to Enterprise
FreshsalesFree4.3/5SMB to mid-market
Zoho CRMFree4.2/5SMBs on a budget

The best Pipedrive alternatives, ranked

1
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Close

Inside-sales CRM with calling built in

Why switch: Calling baked in. Best for Inside sales teams.

$19/mo · 4.6/5 Rated higher
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HubSpot

All-in-one CRM with a generous free tier

Why switch: Powerful free tier. Best for SMBs to mid-market.

Free · 4.5/5 Cheaper than Pipedrive Free plan
3
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Salesforce

The enterprise CRM standard

Why switch: Endlessly customizable. Best for Mid-market to Enterprise.

$25/mo · 4.4/5
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Freshsales

AI-powered CRM from the Freshworks suite

Why switch: Clean modern UI. Best for SMB to mid-market.

Free · 4.3/5 Cheaper than Pipedrive Free plan
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Zoho CRM

Affordable CRM inside a huge software suite

Why switch: Excellent value. Best for SMBs on a budget.

Free · 4.2/5 Cheaper than Pipedrive Free plan

Pick by priority

Best rated → Close

4.6/5 across 1,600 reviews. Calling baked in.

Free option → HubSpot

Has a genuine free plan — the cheapest way to test a switch.

Closest fit → Close

Our top overall pick for people leaving Pipedrive. Suits Inside sales teams.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Pipedrive?+

Close is our top-ranked Pipedrive alternative, rated 4.6/5 and starting at $19/mo. Calling baked in is its standout strength, and it suits Inside sales teams.

Are there free alternatives to Pipedrive?+

Yes — HubSpot, Freshsales, Zoho CRM offer a free plan. Paid tiers unlock more, but the free tier is enough to test the fit.

What is a cheaper alternative to Pipedrive?+

3 of these start below Pipedrive's $14/mo: HubSpot (Free), Freshsales (Free), Zoho CRM (Free).

Why do people look for Pipedrive alternatives?+

The most common reasons are: limited marketing features, reporting is basic on low tiers. Pipedrive still rates 4.5/5, so the right move depends on which trade-off matters to you.

Which Pipedrive alternative is rated highest?+

Close at 4.6/5, versus 4.5/5 for Pipedrive.

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