Salesforce Sales Cloud alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for most people
Microsoft Dynamics 365 SalesThe other enterprise heavyweight, a natural fit if the company already runs on Microsoft 365.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for a free option
TwentyOpen-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HubSpot CRMEasier to set up and run without a dedicated admin, with a free CRM to start on.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for open source
TwentyOpen-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for self-hosting
TwentyOpen-source, self-hostable CRM with custom objects for teams that want to own their data.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for iPhone and Android
Zoho CRMCovers most of the same enterprise features at a much lower per-user price.
Best Salesforce Sales Cloud alternative for working in the browser
SugarCRMA 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.