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Head-to-head · Mac CRM

Daylite vs Zoho CRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Daylite #1 in Mac CRM 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Daylite
Zoho CRM #3 in Mac CRM 8.6/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Zoho CRM

Daylite leads on 0 checks, Zoho CRM on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaylite · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho CRM · $14/user/mo
  • Free planonly Zoho CRM
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresZoho CRM · 1 of 4

Daylite scores higher on our rubric for mac crm: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Zoho CRM offers free plan; Daylite doesn't. Zoho CRM is cheaper to start at $14/user/mo against $15/user/mo.

Daylite is the better fit for mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking. Zoho CRM is the better fit for teams seeking an established, affordable all-round CRM.

  • Daylite fits best

    Mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking

  • Zoho CRM fits best

    Teams seeking an established, affordable all-round CRM

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Side by side

Feature Daylite 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Zoho CRM 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #1 in Mac CRM #3 in Mac CRM
Best for Mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking Teams seeking an established, affordable all-round CRM
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo $14/user/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 15 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms macOS, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Daylite 0/4 · Zoho CRM 1/4
Pipeline management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mac access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Syncs contacts with Apple Contacts and connects email activity to records.
  • Combines opportunity pipelines, lead scoring, quotes and project boards.
  • Runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud sync and a 14-day free trial.
  • Forever-free plan supports up to 3 users
  • 1,100 integrations connect business apps and APIs
  • Zia adds AI assistance and predictive insights
Cons
  • Not compatible with Windows or Android.
  • Leap is limited to 1 user, 1 email integration and 500 contacts.
  • Paid plans start at $15/month with annual billing; there is no free plan.
  • Free plan is limited to three users
  • Mac access is through the web rather than a native Mac app
  • Pricing varies by region and currency; local taxes are additional
Our verdict

Daylite brings contact management, sales workflows, tasks and project tracking together for small businesses working on Apple devices. It runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud synchronization, and includes Apple Contacts synchronization and…

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Zoho CRM is a cloud-based customer relationship management platform for sales teams and other customer-facing organizations. It brings together lead, contact, account, and deal management; multi-stage sales pipelines; activity tracking;…

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  1. DayliteMac CRM 8.814-day trial
  2. Zoho CRMMac CRM 8.6Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Daylite — where it wins

    • Syncs contacts with Apple Contacts and connects email activity to records.
    • Combines opportunity pipelines, lead scoring, quotes and project boards.
    • Runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud sync and a 14-day free trial.

    Where it doesn't

    • Not compatible with Windows or Android.
    • Leap is limited to 1 user, 1 email integration and 500 contacts.
    • Paid plans start at $15/month with annual billing; there is no free plan.

  • Zoho CRM — where it wins

    • Forever-free plan supports up to 3 users
    • 1,100 integrations connect business apps and APIs
    • Zia adds AI assistance and predictive insights

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to three users
    • Mac access is through the web rather than a native Mac app
    • Pricing varies by region and currency; local taxes are additional
  • Daylite8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A Mac- and iOS-focused CRM that connects sales pipelines, tasks and project boards.

    Visit DayliteFull verdict →
  • Zoho CRM8.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    An established, affordable CRM with broad sales, marketing, automation, and AI coverage.

    Visit Zoho CRMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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