Freshsales alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Freshsales: no free plan on the current pricing page, and smaller integration catalogue than HubSpot or Salesforce. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Freshsales, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HubSpot CRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Close	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	57.2
2	Salesflare	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +3	4 of 4	53.6

1. CloseTop pick
Best for: Inside sales and outbound teams that make lots of calls and emails every day
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Freshsales
Stronger calling and sequencing for high-volume outbound teams.
Pros
Calling, power dialer, SMS and sequences built in
Every call and email logs to the lead automatically
Fast, uncluttered interface for working through lists
Cons
Weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals
No free plan, and calling usage costs extra
Limited marketing features
Visit Close 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 Close a good Freshsales alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$9 per user/month billed annually ($19 monthly), Solo plan
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Essentials plan
$35 per user/month billed annually ($49 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Built-in dialer
Yes, power dialer
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Salesflare
Best for: Small B2B teams that want a CRM that updates itself from email and calendar
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from Freshsales
Automatic data capture from email and calendar for small B2B teams.
Pros
Automatic contact and activity capture
Sidebar in Gmail, Outlook and LinkedIn
Email sequences and tracking included
Cons
No free plan
Modest native integration catalogue
Not built for large or complex sales orgs
Visit Salesflare 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 Salesflare a good Freshsales alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$29 per user/month billed annually ($39 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Email and LinkedIn
Gmail, Outlook and LinkedIn sidebar
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Freshsales alternative for…

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

Best Freshsales alternative for most people

HubSpot CRM

Free tier and a bigger integration marketplace, with marketing tools on the same record.

Best Freshsales alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho CRM

More customisation at a similar price, plus a free edition for three users.

Best Freshsales alternative for Mac

Stronger calling and sequencing for high-volume outbound teams.

Best Freshsales alternative for Windows

Salesflare

Automatic data capture from email and calendar for small B2B teams.

Best Freshsales alternative for iPhone and Android

Pipedrive

Simpler pipeline-first CRM that reps tend to adopt quickly.

Best Freshsales alternative for working in the browser

Nutshell

Straightforward SMB CRM with live support on every plan.

Freshsales alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Freshsales?

HubSpot CRM ranks first right now. Free tier and a bigger integration marketplace, with marketing tools on the same record. Zoho CRM and Pipedrive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Freshsales?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Zoho 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 Freshsales?

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

Why do people switch from Freshsales?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan on the current pricing page; smaller integration catalogue than HubSpot or Salesforce; AI agent sessions and branded documents cost extra.

How is this list ranked?

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