Zoho CRM vs Apptivo CRM

Zoho CRM9.3Visit Apptivo CRM8.3Visit

Higher score Zoho CRM #1 in Google Workspace for Sales Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zoho CRM

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Apptivo CRM #8 in Google Workspace for Sales Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Apptivo

• Zoho CRM fits best

  Teams seeking an affordable CRM with Google connectivity

• Apptivo CRM fits best

  Businesses needing CRM plus invoicing workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho CRM 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Apptivo CRM 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Google Workspace for Sales Software	#8 in Google Workspace for Sales Software
Best for	Teams seeking an affordable CRM with Google connectivity	Businesses needing CRM plus invoicing workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$14/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	14 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	1,100+ integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho CRM 0/4 · Apptivo CRM 0/4
Gmail sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pipeline management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Email tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mail merge limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workspace deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports up to 3 users; a 15-day trial is available. Manages sales pipelines, workflows, campaigns, and analytics in one CRM. Google integration, mobile apps, and Zia AI extend its sales toolkit.	Combines lead, contact, pipeline, quote, and invoice management Workflow capacity scales from 25 to 300 across paid tiers Offers mobile apps, REST API, and 50 third-party integrations
Cons	Paid plans are priced per user, and monthly billing costs more than annual. Advanced and enterprise capabilities require higher-tier plans. Its broad CRM scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only pipeline tracking.	No free plan; the product is paid Broader business-app suite may be more than a sales-only team needs Discounted annual plan fees are non-refundable
Our verdict	Zoho CRM brings lead, contact, account, and deal management together with sales pipelines, campaigns, workflows, analytics, and customer communications. It is aimed at customer-facing organizations from small teams to larger businesses,… Read the review →	Apptivo CRM brings sales records, communication, and business workflows into a cloud-based system for small businesses, growing teams, and larger organizations. Teams can manage leads and contacts, track opportunities through sales… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho CRM — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 3 users; a 15-day trial is available.
  • Manages sales pipelines, workflows, campaigns, and analytics in one CRM.
  • Google integration, mobile apps, and Zia AI extend its sales toolkit.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans are priced per user, and monthly billing costs more than annual.
  • Advanced and enterprise capabilities require higher-tier plans.
  • Its broad CRM scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only pipeline tracking.

• Apptivo CRM — where it wins

  • Combines lead, contact, pipeline, quote, and invoice management
  • Workflow capacity scales from 25 to 300 across paid tiers
  • Offers mobile apps, REST API, and 50 third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the product is paid
  • Broader business-app suite may be more than a sales-only team needs
  • Discounted annual plan fees are non-refundable

• Zoho CRM9.3/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad CRM with a free tier, Google connectivity, sales automation, and Zia AI.

  Visit Zoho CRMFull verdict →
• Apptivo CRM8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A configurable CRM that brings sales pipelines, email workflows, quotes, and invoicing together.

  Visit ApptivoFull verdict →