KudosCRM vs Salesmate

KudosCRM8.6Visit Salesmate8.3Visit

Higher score KudosCRM #4 in Sales Tracking Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit KudosCRM

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Salesmate #7 in Sales Tracking Software 8.3/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Salesmate

• KudosCRM fits best

  Budget-conscious teams wanting a free, broad CRM

• Salesmate fits best

  Teams combining CRM tracking with calling and campaigns

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Side by side

Feature	KudosCRM 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Salesmate 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Sales Tracking Software	#7 in Sales Tracking Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams wanting a free, broad CRM	Teams combining CRM tracking with calling and campaigns
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9/user/mo (best)	$23/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	15 days
Free trial length	14 days	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations	9 integrations	700+ integrations
Features KudosCRM 1/4 · Salesmate 1/4
Activity tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sales forecasting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sales reports	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Pipeline views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free user limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 1,000 contacts, 1 pipeline and 1 email inbox Sales workflows include weighted forecasts, stale-deal alerts and lead scoring Gmail and Outlook sync, email sequences and mobile apps support daily sales work	Visual pipelines connect deal tracking with activities and automated follow-ups. Email sync, campaigns, calling, and texting cover multiple sales workflows. Web, mobile, browser extension, API, and 700 integrations support varied setups.
Cons	Free plan is limited to 3 users, 1,000 contacts and 1 pipeline Basic's 3 pipelines and 10 automations require an annual plan Wide sales-to-support scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a focused tracker	There is no free plan; monthly pricing starts at $23 per user. Power dialer and advanced goal management require the $63 Business plan. Enterprise features sit in a custom tier rather than a published monthly price.
Our verdict	KudosCRM brings sales tracking together with customer records, communication, proposals, delivery projects, invoicing and support. It is aimed at growing teams, professional services firms, agencies, consultants and other small and midsize… Read the review →	Salesmate brings contact, company, deal, and activity management together with visual sales pipelines, email synchronization, marketing automation, support tools, calling, and AI capabilities. Its breadth makes it relevant to startups,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• KudosCRM — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 1,000 contacts, 1 pipeline and 1 email inbox
  • Sales workflows include weighted forecasts, stale-deal alerts and lead scoring
  • Gmail and Outlook sync, email sequences and mobile apps support daily sales work

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 3 users, 1,000 contacts and 1 pipeline
  • Basic's 3 pipelines and 10 automations require an annual plan
  • Wide sales-to-support scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a focused tracker

• Salesmate — where it wins

  • Visual pipelines connect deal tracking with activities and automated follow-ups.
  • Email sync, campaigns, calling, and texting cover multiple sales workflows.
  • Web, mobile, browser extension, API, and 700 integrations support varied setups.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; monthly pricing starts at $23 per user.
  • Power dialer and advanced goal management require the $63 Business plan.
  • Enterprise features sit in a custom tier rather than a published monthly price.

• KudosCRM8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad CRM with pipelines, email sync, automation and a free plan for up to 3 users.

  Visit KudosCRMFull verdict →
• Salesmate8.3/10 · 15-day trial

  A broad CRM for teams that want pipeline tracking, campaigns, and calling in one system.

  Visit SalesmateFull verdict →