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Head-to-head · CRM Software

Zoho CRM vs Salesflare

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho CRM #3 in CRM Software 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Zoho CRM
Salesflare #5 in CRM Software 8.3/10 From $29/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Salesflare

Zoho CRM leads on 2 checks, Salesflare on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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 · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho CRM · $14/user/mo
  • Free planonly Zoho CRM
  • Free trialboth

Zoho CRM scores higher on our rubric for crm software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Zoho CRM offers free plan; Salesflare doesn't. Zoho CRM is cheaper to start at $14/user/mo against $29/user/mo.

Zoho CRM is the better fit for teams wanting broad CRM value with automation. Salesflare is the better fit for B2B teams automating prospecting and email engagement.

  • Zoho CRM fits best

    Teams wanting broad CRM value with automation

  • Salesflare fits best

    B2B teams automating prospecting and email engagement

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Side by side

Feature Zoho CRM 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Salesflare 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #3 in CRM Software #5 in CRM Software
Best for Teams wanting broad CRM value with automation B2B teams automating prospecting and email engagement
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $14/user/mo (best) $29/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial ✓ ✓
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 1,100+ integrations 11,134+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho CRM 5/6 · Salesflare 5/6
Visual sales pipeline ✓ ✓
Email sync ✓ ✓
Marketing automation ✓ ✓
AI features ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Open source Not published Not published
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
  • Automates CRM data capture, enrichment, and email synchronization
  • Combines pipelines, tracking, sequences, lead discovery, and AI assistance
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, browser, and API access
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 3 users
  • Advanced and enterprise capabilities require paid tiers
  • Pricing varies by billing cycle, region, and currency
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced workflows and permissions require the Pro plan
  • Higher tiers cost more for dashboards, migration, and account support
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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Salesflare is a cloud CRM for small and medium-sized B2B sales teams. It organizes accounts, contacts, opportunities, tasks, and visual drag-and-drop sales pipelines while automatically capturing information from email, calendars, and…

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  1. Zoho CRMCRM Software 8.6Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
  2. SalesflareCRM Software 8.3From $29/user/mo (annual) · 30-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

  • Salesflare — where it wins

    • Automates CRM data capture, enrichment, and email synchronization
    • Combines pipelines, tracking, sequences, lead discovery, and AI assistance
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, browser, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced workflows and permissions require the Pro plan
    • Higher tiers cost more for dashboards, migration, and account support
  • Zoho CRM8.6/10 · 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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  • Salesflare8.3/10 · From $29/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A focused CRM for automated prospecting, email engagement, and pipeline management.

    Visit SalesflareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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