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Head-to-head · CRM Software

Zoho CRM vs Creatio CRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho CRM #3 in CRM Software 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Zoho CRM
Creatio CRM #8 in CRM Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Creatio

Zoho CRM leads on 1 check, Creatio CRM on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho CRM · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Zoho CRM
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresZoho CRM · 5 of 6

Zoho CRM scores higher on our rubric for crm software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Zoho CRM offers free plan; Creatio CRM doesn't.

Zoho CRM is the better fit for teams wanting broad CRM value with automation. Creatio CRM is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams automating customer work.

  • Zoho CRM fits best

    Teams wanting broad CRM value with automation

  • Creatio CRM fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams automating customer work

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Side by side

Feature Zoho CRM 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Creatio CRM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #3 in CRM Software #8 in CRM Software
Best for Teams wanting broad CRM value with automation Mid-market and enterprise teams automating customer work
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $14/user/mo 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial ✓ ✓
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 1,100+ integrations 700+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho CRM 5/6 · Creatio CRM 3/6
Visual sales pipeline ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Email sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Marketing automation ✓ ✓
AI features ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Open source Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Forever-free plan supports up to 3 users
  • Automation, marketing, analytics, AI, mobile, and API coverage
  • Annual plans start at $14 per user per month
  • Unifies customer profiles with sales, marketing, and service workflows
  • No-code tools customize workflows and applications
  • Mobile access, AI features, and 700 integrations extend the platform
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 3 users
  • Advanced and enterprise capabilities require paid tiers
  • Pricing varies by billing cycle, region, and currency
  • There is no free plan
  • CRM products are listed separately from the required Business & AI Studio platform
  • The broad suite may be more than teams focused on one CRM function need
Our verdict

Zoho CRM is a cloud-based customer relationship management platform for sales teams and customer-facing organizations. It brings together lead, contact, account, and deal management with multi-stage sales pipelines, email history,…

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Creatio CRM brings customer data, sales, marketing, service, and workflow automation into one configurable platform. It is positioned for midsize organizations and enterprises whose teams need to coordinate work across the customer…

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  1. Zoho CRMCRM Software 9.2Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
  2. Creatio CRMCRM Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho CRM — where it wins

    • Forever-free plan supports up to 3 users
    • Automation, marketing, analytics, AI, mobile, and API coverage
    • Annual plans start at $14 per user per month

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 3 users
    • Advanced and enterprise capabilities require paid tiers
    • Pricing varies by billing cycle, region, and currency
  • Creatio CRM — where it wins

    • Unifies customer profiles with sales, marketing, and service workflows
    • No-code tools customize workflows and applications
    • Mobile access, AI features, and 700 integrations extend the platform

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • CRM products are listed separately from the required Business & AI Studio platform
    • The broad suite may be more than teams focused on one CRM function need
  • Zoho CRM9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

    A broad CRM with a free plan, automation, AI, analytics, mobile apps, and APIs.

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  • Creatio CRM8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A configurable CRM suite for teams coordinating sales, marketing, and service workflows.

    Visit CreatioFull verdict →

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