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Salesforce Sales Cloud alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Salesforce Sales Cloud: needs an admin or partner to set up and maintain well, and costs climb fast with higher editions and add-ons. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Salesforce Sales Cloud, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
2Zoho CRM logoZoho CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
  1. HubSpot CRM logo

    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 Salesforce Sales Cloud

    Easier to set up and run without a dedicated admin, with a free CRM to start on.

    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 Salesforce Sales CloudDetails 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 Salesforce Sales Cloud 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 logo

    2. Zoho CRM

    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 Salesforce Sales Cloud

    Covers most of the same enterprise features at a much lower per-user 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 Salesforce Sales Cloud 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 Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for…

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for most people

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

The other enterprise heavyweight, a natural fit if the company already runs on Microsoft 365.

Twenty logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for a free option

Twenty

Open-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.

HubSpot CRM logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Easier to set up and run without a dedicated admin, with a free CRM to start on.

Twenty logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for open source

Twenty

Open-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.

Twenty logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for self-hosting

Twenty

Open-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.

Zoho CRM logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho CRM

Covers most of the same enterprise features at a much lower per-user price.

SugarCRM logo

Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for working in the browser

SugarCRM

A mid-market alternative with flexible deployment and less ecosystem lock-in.

Salesforce Sales Cloud alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Salesforce Sales Cloud?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales ranks first right now. The other enterprise heavyweight, a natural fit if the company already runs on Microsoft 365. HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Salesforce Sales Cloud?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid), Zoho CRM (free plan + paid) and Twenty (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Salesforce Sales Cloud?

Yes: Twenty. Twenty can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Salesforce Sales Cloud?

The complaints we hear most: needs an admin or partner to set up and maintain well; costs climb fast with higher editions and add-ons; interface feels dense for small teams.

How is this list ranked?

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