Head-to-head · CRM Software
Zoho CRM vs Creatio CRM
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
Visit Zoho CRMFull verdict → - 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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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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