Zoho CRM alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Zoho CRM: busy interface with many settings to learn, and support quality is reported as inconsistent. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho CRM, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bigin by Zoho CRM currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for most people
Bigin by Zoho CRMZoho's own lighter CRM, simpler and cheaper for very small teams.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HubSpot CRMCleaner interface and easier setup, with a free tier to start on.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for open source
Odoo CRMAnother all-in-one suite, but open source and self-hostable.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for self-hosting
Odoo CRMAnother all-in-one suite, but open source and self-hostable.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for Mac
Bigin by Zoho CRMZoho's own lighter CRM, simpler and cheaper for very small teams.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for iPhone and Android
Salesforce Sales CloudFor larger companies that need the biggest ecosystem and admin talent pool.
Best Zoho CRM alternative for working in the browser
FreshsalesSimilar price range with a tidier, easier-to-learn interface.
Zoho CRM alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Zoho CRM?
Bigin by Zoho CRM ranks first right now. Zoho's own lighter CRM, simpler and cheaper for very small teams. Salesforce Sales Cloud and HubSpot CRM follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho CRM?
Yes. Bigin by Zoho CRM (free plan + paid), HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Odoo 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 Zoho CRM?
Yes: Odoo CRM. Odoo CRM can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Zoho CRM?
The complaints we hear most: busy interface with many settings to learn; support quality is reported as inconsistent; free edition is limited to three users.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zoho CRM, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.