Pipeline CRM alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pipeline CRM: no free plan, and smaller integration marketplace. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pipeline CRM, 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	Zoho CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	59.6
2	HubSpot CRM	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	57.2

1. Zoho CRMTop pick
Best for: Cost-conscious businesses that want deep CRM features and other Zoho apps
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Pipeline CRM
More customisation and automation for a similar price.
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 ×0.377
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 Pipeline CRM 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)
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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Pipeline CRM
Free CRM with room to add marketing tools.
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 ×0.369
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 HubSpot CRM a good Pipeline CRM 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 Pipeline CRM alternative for…

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

Best Pipeline CRM alternative for most people

Pipedrive

Better-known pipeline CRM with a larger marketplace.

Best Pipeline CRM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho CRM

More customisation and automation for a similar price.

Best Pipeline CRM alternative for iPhone and Android

Nutshell

Similar SMB focus with live support on every plan.

Best Pipeline CRM alternative for working in the browser

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with room to add marketing tools.

Pipeline CRM alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pipeline CRM?

Pipedrive ranks first right now. Better-known pipeline CRM with a larger marketplace. Nutshell and Zoho CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pipeline CRM?

Yes. Zoho 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 Pipeline CRM?

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

Why do people switch from Pipeline CRM?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; smaller integration marketplace; some features are paid add-ons.

How is this list ranked?

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