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Head-to-head · Sales Tracking Software

Nutshell vs Salesmate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Nutshell #2 in Sales Tracking Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Nutshell
Salesmate #7 in Sales Tracking Software 8.3/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Salesmate

Nutshell leads on 1 check, Salesmate on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreNutshell · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceNutshell · $13/user/mo
  • Free trialboth

Nutshell scores higher on our rubric for sales tracking software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Nutshell is cheaper to start at $13/user/mo against $23/user/mo.

Nutshell is the better fit for small teams wanting sales and marketing in one CRM. Salesmate is the better fit for teams combining CRM tracking with calling and campaigns.

  • Nutshell fits best

    Small teams wanting sales and marketing in one CRM

  • Salesmate fits best

    Teams combining CRM tracking with calling and campaigns

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Side by side

Feature Nutshell 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Salesmate 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #2 in Sales Tracking Software #7 in Sales Tracking Software
Best for Small teams wanting sales and marketing in one CRM Teams combining CRM tracking with calling and campaigns
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $13/user/mo (best) $23/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 15 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 700+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nutshell 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
  • Multiple pipeline views plus reporting and forecasting
  • Email marketing, forms, landing pages, and SMS marketing
  • Google and Microsoft sync, mobile apps, and many integrations
  • 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
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Advanced reporting and automation start at Pro
  • Enterprise SSO and phone support require Enterprise
  • 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

Nutshell brings contacts, leads, deals, communications, and sales activities together in a cloud CRM for small and mid-sized businesses. Its sales tracking spans visual pipelines with kanban, list, map, and chart views, plus reporting,…

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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,…

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  1. NutshellSales Tracking Software 8.814-day trial
  2. SalesmateSales Tracking Software 8.315-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nutshell — where it wins

    • Multiple pipeline views plus reporting and forecasting
    • Email marketing, forms, landing pages, and SMS marketing
    • Google and Microsoft sync, mobile apps, and many integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
    • Advanced reporting and automation start at Pro
    • Enterprise SSO and phone support require Enterprise

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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