Pipedrive alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pipedrive: no free plan, only a trial, and useful features are spread across paid add-ons. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pipedrive, 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	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	66.5
2	Zoho CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	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
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Pipedrive
Free CRM to start on, with marketing and service tools on the same record.
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 Compare with Pipedrive 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 HubSpot CRM a good Pipedrive 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. Zoho CRM
Best for: Cost-conscious businesses that want deep CRM features and other Zoho apps
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Pipedrive
More customisation and automation for teams outgrowing a pure pipeline tool.
Pros
Enterprise-level features at a fraction of Salesforce's price
Deep customisation with modules, Blueprint and scripting
Native links to the rest of the Zoho suite
Cons
Busy interface with many settings to learn
Support quality is reported as inconsistent
Free edition is limited to three users
Visit Zoho 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 Zoho CRM a good Pipedrive alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Up to 3 users
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, on paid editions
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI assistant
Zia
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
300,000+ businesses
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Pipedrive alternative for…

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

Best Pipedrive alternative for most people

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM to start on, with marketing and service tools on the same record.

Best Pipedrive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho CRM

More customisation and automation for teams outgrowing a pure pipeline tool.

Best Pipedrive alternative for Mac

Better for high-volume outbound teams thanks to built-in calling and sequences.

Best Pipedrive alternative for Windows

monday CRM

Board-based CRM that also handles post-sale projects on the same platform.

Best Pipedrive alternative for iPhone and Android

Freshsales

Similar pipeline focus plus built-in phone and chat at a lower price.

Best Pipedrive alternative for working in the browser

Nutshell

Pipeline CRM with simpler pricing and live support on every plan.

Pipedrive alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pipedrive?

HubSpot CRM ranks first right now. Free CRM to start on, with marketing and service tools on the same record. Close and Freshsales follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pipedrive?

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 Pipedrive?

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

Why do people switch from Pipedrive?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; useful features are spread across paid add-ons; thin on marketing and customer service tools.

How is this list ranked?

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