Nimble alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Nimble: reporting is basic, and smaller integration ecosystem than mainstream CRMs. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nimble, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Copper currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Capsule CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	57.2
2	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	55.3

1. Capsule CRMTop pick
Best for: Small businesses and freelancers who want a clean, low-effort CRM
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Nimble
Simpler, tidier CRM with 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 ×0.369
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 Capsule CRM a good Nimble 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)
2. 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
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Nimble
Free CRM with Gmail and Outlook extensions and more room to grow.
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 ×0.363
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 HubSpot CRM a good Nimble 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 Nimble alternative for…

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

Best Nimble alternative for most people

Copper

Deeper integration if your team is fully on Google Workspace.

Best Nimble alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Capsule CRM

Simpler, tidier CRM with a free plan for tiny teams.

Best Nimble alternative for Mac

Salesflare

Also fills in contact data automatically, with a stronger sales pipeline.

Best Nimble alternative for Windows

Salesflare

Also fills in contact data automatically, with a stronger sales pipeline.

Best Nimble alternative for iPhone and Android

folk

Modern relationship CRM with LinkedIn import and enrichment.

Best Nimble alternative for working in the browser

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with Gmail and Outlook extensions and more room to grow.

Nimble alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Nimble?

Copper ranks first right now. Deeper integration if your team is fully on Google Workspace. folk and Salesflare follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Nimble?

Yes. Capsule CRM (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 Nimble?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Nimble?

The complaints we hear most: reporting is basic; smaller integration ecosystem than mainstream CRMs; interface can feel cluttered.

How is this list ranked?

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