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Head-to-head · Sales Tracking Software

Pipedrive vs KudosCRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Pipedrive #1 in Sales Tracking Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Pipedrive
KudosCRM #4 in Sales Tracking Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit KudosCRM

Pipedrive leads on 0 checks, KudosCRM on 1, and 1 is 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 scorePipedrive · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly KudosCRM
  • Free trialboth

Pipedrive scores higher on our rubric for sales tracking software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

KudosCRM offers free plan; Pipedrive doesn't.

Pipedrive is the better fit for sales teams wanting a visual pipeline CRM. KudosCRM is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting a free, broad CRM.

  • Pipedrive fits best

    Sales teams wanting a visual pipeline CRM

  • KudosCRM fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting a free, broad CRM

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Side by side

Feature Pipedrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ KudosCRM 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in Sales Tracking Software #4 in Sales Tracking Software
Best for Sales teams wanting a visual pipeline CRM Budget-conscious teams wanting a free, broad CRM
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $9/user/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 500+ integrations 9 integrations
Features Pipedrive 1/4 · KudosCRM 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
  • Kanban-style pipelines bring leads, contacts and deals into one workflow.
  • Automation, email tracking, reporting and forecasting support sales processes.
  • Web and mobile access plus 500+ integrations broaden its ecosystem fit.
  • 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
Cons
  • There is no free plan; access is through paid plans or a 14-day trial.
  • Several capabilities, including email sync and automation, depend on the plan.
  • Lead routing, enrichment and e-signatures are reserved for Premium.
  • 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
Our verdict

Pipedrive is a web-based CRM that organizes leads, contacts, deals, activities and sales pipelines for sales teams and small to medium-sized businesses. Its Kanban-style view makes pipeline work central, while reporting, forecasting and…

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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…

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  1. PipedriveSales Tracking Software 9.214-day trial
  2. KudosCRMSales Tracking Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pipedrive — where it wins

    • Kanban-style pipelines bring leads, contacts and deals into one workflow.
    • Automation, email tracking, reporting and forecasting support sales processes.
    • Web and mobile access plus 500+ integrations broaden its ecosystem fit.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; access is through paid plans or a 14-day trial.
    • Several capabilities, including email sync and automation, depend on the plan.
    • Lead routing, enrichment and e-signatures are reserved for Premium.

  • 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
  • Pipedrive9.2/10 · 14-day trial

    A visual sales CRM with pipeline tracking, automation, reporting and 500+ integrations.

    Visit PipedriveFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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