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folk alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave folk: custom objects and API access need the Premium plan, and basic forecasting and reporting. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces folk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Attio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Attio logoAttioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Copper logoCopperPaidNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +14 of 462.6
3Capsule CRM logoCapsule CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
4Nimble logoNimblePaidNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +14 of 457.2
5Streak logoStreakFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
6HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 553.6
  1. Attio logo

    1. AttioTop pick

    Best for: Startups that want a flexible, modern CRM they can model around their own process

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    More powerful data model and automations once you outgrow a simple contact CRM.

    Pros

    • Custom objects and lists for any relationship type
    • Automatic email and calendar sync with enrichment
    • Free plan for up to three seats

    Cons

    • You must design the data structure yourself
    • Fewer ready-made integrations than older CRMs
    • Reporting and permission controls sit on paid tiers
    Visit Attio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Attio a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 seats
    Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $35 per user/month billed annually ($44 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $79 per user/month billed annually ($99 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit card to start
    Not required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026attio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Copper logo

    2. Copper

    Best for: Agencies and small firms that run on Gmail and Google Workspace

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    Deeper Gmail and Google Workspace integration for client-service firms.

    Pros

    • Works inside Gmail through a Chrome extension
    • Pulls contacts and activity from Gmail and Calendar
    • Includes light project tracking after the sale

    Cons

    • Little value for teams on Microsoft 365
    • Basic plan has tight contact and feature limits
    • Automation and reporting are thinner than larger CRMs
    Visit Copper Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Copper a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $29 per seat/month ($23 billed annually)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026copper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $69 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026copper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026copper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026copper.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Capsule CRM logo

    3. Capsule CRM

    Best for: Small businesses and freelancers who want a clean, low-effort CRM

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    Simple CRM with pipelines, projects and a free plan for tiny teams.

    Pros

    • Clean interface that small teams pick up quickly
    • Free plan for up to two users
    • Projects alongside sales pipelines

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 250 contacts
    • No built-in calling or marketing automation
    • Reporting is basic on lower plans
    Visit Capsule CRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Capsule CRM a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 2 users, 250 contacts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026capsulecrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Nimble logo

    4. Nimble

    Best for: Consultants and small teams who want enriched contact context inside their inbox

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    Relationship CRM with social profile enrichment inside Gmail and Outlook.

    Pros

    • Works with both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
    • Contact enrichment and a sidebar that follows you across sites
    • Sequences and web forms included

    Cons

    • Reporting is basic
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than mainstream CRMs
    • Interface can feel cluttered
    Visit Nimble Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Nimble a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365
    Yes, Outlook integration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google Workspace
    Yes, Gmail integration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web forms
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Streak logo

    5. Streak

    Best for: Founders and small teams who run deals, hiring or fundraising from Gmail

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    Lives inside Gmail if your relationships mostly happen over email.

    Pros

    • Works inside Gmail with no separate app to open
    • Flexible pipelines for sales, hiring or fundraising
    • Free email tracking and mail merge tools

    Cons

    • Gmail only; no Outlook support
    • Reporting is limited compared with standalone CRMs
    • Complex sales processes outgrow it
    Visit Streak Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Streak a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $49 per user/month billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streak.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streak.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Email tools free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streak.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gmail
    Built into Gmail
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streak.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. HubSpot CRM logo

    6. HubSpot CRM

    Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from folk

    Free CRM with more room to grow into marketing and sales tooling.

    Pros

    • Free tier with no time limit covers the basics well
    • Sales, marketing and service activity on one contact timeline
    • Easy to set up without a consultant
    • Large integration marketplace

    Cons

    • Big price jump from Starter to Professional editions
    • Many automation features are locked to higher tiers
    • Less flexible data modelling than Salesforce
    Visit HubSpot CRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HubSpot CRM a good folk alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no expiration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit card for free plan
    Not required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+ marketplace apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    306,000+ in 135+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best folk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Attio logo

Best folk alternative for most people

Attio

More powerful data model and automations once you outgrow a simple contact CRM.

Capsule CRM logo

Best folk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Capsule CRM

Simple CRM with pipelines, projects and a free plan for tiny teams.

Copper logo

Best folk alternative for iPhone and Android

Copper

Deeper Gmail and Google Workspace integration for client-service firms.

Nimble logo

Best folk alternative for working in the browser

Nimble

Relationship CRM with social profile enrichment inside Gmail and Outlook.

folk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to folk?

Attio ranks first right now. More powerful data model and automations once you outgrow a simple contact CRM. Copper and Capsule CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to folk?

Yes. Attio (free plan + paid), Capsule CRM (free plan + paid), Streak (free plan + paid) and HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to folk?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from folk?

The complaints we hear most: custom objects and API access need the Premium plan; basic forecasting and reporting; no free plan on the pricing page.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces folk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.