--- title: CRM Comparison Guide for Free and Paid description: Looking for the perfect customer relationship management system? Our CRM comparison guide lists advantages of CRMs for small and big businesses. image: https://blog.tangiblewords.com/hubfs/CRM-software.jpg --- #### SHARE [Share via Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tangiblewords.com%2Fcrm-systems-comparison-guide) [Share via Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tangiblewords.com%2Fcrm-systems-comparison-guide&text=CRM+Comparison+Guide+for+Free+and+Paid) [Share via Email ](mailto:?subject=CRM+Comparison+Guide+for+Free+and+Paid&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tangiblewords.com%2Fcrm-systems-comparison-guide) [Share via LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.tangiblewords.com%2Fcrm-systems-comparison-guide&title=CRM+Comparison+Guide+for+Free+and+Paid&summary=Looking+for+the+perfect+customer+relationship+management+system%3F+Our+CRM+comparison+guide+lists+advantages+of+CRMs+for+small+and+big+businesses.) # CRM Comparison Guide for Free and Paid May 29, 2017 |   5 minute read [Inbound Marketing](https://blog.tangiblewords.com/topic/inbound-marketing) ![CRM Comparison Guide for Free and Paid](https://blog.tangiblewords.com/hubfs/CRM-software.jpg) Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM) makes it easier to build and maintain business relationships online. CRM software is designed to help you as a small business or large corporations keep track of customer data and organize your marketing efforts so you can keep your consumers engaged. With both free and paid versions of CRM software at your disposal you can use this CRM comparison guide to choose the best CRM software to nurture your business relationships. We’ve outlined a few popular picks including pros and cons for each to help you decide. ## CRM Comparison Guide (Free Vs. Paid) | **Software** | **Free** | **Integrated Analytics** **Option** | **Lead Generation** | **Multi ****-channel Support** | **Campaign Management** | **Mobile Access** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hubspot](https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Zoho](https://www.zoho.com/crm/) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Salesforce](https://www.salesforce.com/ca/crm/) | X | ✓ | ✓ | limited | ✓ | ✓ | | [Insightly](https://www.insightly.com) | Up to 2 Users | ✓ | ✓ | limited | ✓ | ✓ | | [Prosperworks](https://www.prosperworks.com)   | X | ✓ | ✓ | limited | ✓ | ✓ | | [Pipedrive](https://www.pipedrive.com) | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Freshsales](https://www.freshsales.io) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | [Nutshell](https://www.nutshell.com) | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | The above is a sample of available, paid and free CRM software, and common features sought by businesses big and small. [Prioritize simplicity when selecting what CRM software is best for you](http://www.comparebusinessproducts.com/briefs/9-crm-features-all-businesses-need). The smoother the process for the end-user, the more you’ll get out of the service in the long-term. *Note in CRM comparison guide some CRMs offer free options to non-profits that would otherwise come at a cost, i.e. Zoho. [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2504218/a481ffb7-6392-48bc-8427-a423b315ad1e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2504218/a481ffb7-6392-48bc-8427-a423b315ad1e) ## **What CRM Software is Best For Small Businesses & Corporations** **Take into account the size of your business.** How much of your inbound marketing budget can be allocated to CRM? Small businesses might do best to [test drive free CRM software](https://tangiblewords.com/use-hubspots-marketing-free-software-reach-customers/). You can experiment with its features to see if it meets your needs (i.e. Hubspot). Corporations with stringent marketing goals and a far-reaching customer base might want to invest in paid CRM software. [See tips on measuring your return](https://tangiblewords.com/measure-return-investment-inbound-marketing-working/). ## **![CRM comparison guide Hubspot](https://blog.tangiblewords.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft-365-bWL-c09Ys80-unsplash.jpg?width=378&height=252&name=microsoft-365-bWL-c09Ys80-unsplash.jpg)** **Consider the focus of your marketing plan.** If you’re set on building a strong email marketing campaign, check which software integrates with your preferred email marketing software. Anticipate needing extra customer support? 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