folk alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best folk alternative for most people
AttioMore powerful data model and automations once you outgrow a simple contact CRM.
Best folk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Capsule CRMSimple CRM with pipelines, projects and a free plan for tiny teams.
Best folk alternative for iPhone and Android
CopperDeeper Gmail and Google Workspace integration for client-service firms.
Best folk alternative for working in the browser
NimbleRelationship 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.