Head-to-head · Pipeline Management
Nutshell vs Attio
Nutshell leads on 1 check, Attio on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNutshell · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceNutshell · $13/user/mo
- Free planonly Attio
- Free trialboth
Nutshell scores higher on our rubric for pipeline management: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Attio offers free plan; Nutshell doesn't. Nutshell is cheaper to start at $13/user/mo against $44/user/mo.
Nutshell is the better fit for small teams combining sales and marketing in one CRM. Attio is the better fit for teams needing customizable CRM data and pipelines.
- Nutshell fits best
Small teams combining sales and marketing in one CRM
- Attio fits best
Teams needing customizable CRM data and pipelines
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Side by side
| Feature | Nutshell 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Attio 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Pipeline Management | #8 in Pipeline Management |
| Best for | Small teams combining sales and marketing in one CRM | Teams needing customizable CRM data and pipelines |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $13/user/mo (best) | $44/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 5,000+ integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Nutshell 0/4 · Attio 0/4 | ||
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom stages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Pipeline reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Pipelines | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Pipeline views | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Nutshell is a cloud CRM for small and mid-sized businesses that want contacts, leads, deals, communications, and sales activity in one system. Its visual pipelines support kanban, list, map, and chart views, while built-in forms, landing… Read the review → |
Attio brings CRM records, sales pipelines, and revenue workflows into a customizable workspace for individuals, small teams, scaling businesses, and larger organizations. Teams can organize people, companies, deals, and custom objects,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nutshell — where it wins
- Visual pipeline views include kanban, list, map, and chart formats.
- Combines sales workflows with forms, landing pages, email, and SMS marketing.
- Five annual plans add forecasting, automation, and pipeline controls progressively.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid subscriptions start at $13 per user per month, billed annually.
- Advanced reporting, automation, and multiple custom pipelines require higher tiers.
- Its breadth may be unnecessary for teams seeking pipeline tracking alone.
Attio — where it wins
- Drag-and-drop pipeline views with funnel and stage reporting
- Custom objects, lists, records, and relationship attributes
- Email and calendar sync plus data enrichment and call insights
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 3 seats
- Plus and Pro have higher listed monthly prices
- Enterprise tier details are limited to a short feature list
- Nutshell8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A broad sales-and-marketing CRM for small teams, with plans that scale by workflow depth.
Visit NutshellFull verdict → - Attio8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible CRM with drag-and-drop pipelines, enrichment, sequences, and AI tools.
Visit AttioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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