Nutshell alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Nutshell: no free plan, and email marketing is a paid add-on. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nutshell, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pipedrive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	62.6
2	Capsule CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	57.2

1. HubSpot CRMTop pick
Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Nutshell
Free CRM with marketing tools built into the same platform.
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 ×0.387
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 HubSpot CRM a good Nutshell 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)
2. Capsule CRM
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 Nutshell
Lightweight CRM with a free plan for very small 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 Nutshell 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)

The best Nutshell alternative for…

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

Best Nutshell alternative for most people

Pipedrive

Pipeline-first CRM with a larger integration marketplace.

Best Nutshell alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with marketing tools built into the same platform.

Best Nutshell alternative for iPhone and Android

Capsule CRM

Lightweight CRM with a free plan for very small teams.

Best Nutshell alternative for working in the browser

Less Annoying CRM

Even simpler CRM with one flat price.

Nutshell alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Nutshell?

Pipedrive ranks first right now. Pipeline-first CRM with a larger integration marketplace. HubSpot CRM and Less Annoying CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Nutshell?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Capsule 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 Nutshell?

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

Why do people switch from Nutshell?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; email marketing is a paid add-on; smaller integration catalogue than HubSpot.

How is this list ranked?

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