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	Close	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	62.6
2	monday CRM	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	3 of 3	55.3

1. CloseTop pick
Best for: Inside sales and outbound teams that make lots of calls and emails every day
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Pipedrive
Better for high-volume outbound teams thanks to built-in calling and sequences.
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 ×0.387
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 Close a good Pipedrive 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. monday CRM
Best for: Teams already on monday.com, or who want sales and project boards in one place
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Pipedrive
Board-based CRM that also handles post-sale projects on the same platform.
Pros
Highly customisable boards and no-code automations
Sales and post-sale projects on the same platform
Easy to set up without an admin
Cons
Seats sold in bundles rather than one at a time
Forecasting and calling are lighter than dedicated CRMs
Automation and integration limits on lower plans
Visit monday 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 monday CRM a good Pipedrive alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Credit card for trial
Not required
Checked Oct 25, 2026monday.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026monday.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customisation
Boards, fields, views, automations
Checked Oct 25, 2026monday.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.