{"id":13474,"date":"2022-01-14T10:07:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T10:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=13474"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:04:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:04:04","slug":"best-crm-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best CRM for Startups in 2026 (Pricing, Features)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every day, more and more startups are popping up all over the world. It&#8217;s a great time to be an entrepreneur because there is so much opportunity for growth in this industry.<\/p>\n<p>But with so many new companies being created each year, it can be tough to find the best CRM software for startups to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve compiled a list of seven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-tools\/\">CRM platforms<\/a> that we think are perfect for any startup: Hubspot, EngageBay, ActiveCampaign, Pipedrive, Salesmate, Keap, and Apptivo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;ll go into detail about what makes these ones stand out from the crowd of CRM software out there.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll talk about the key features these CRM software offer entrepreneurs looking to grow their business. Of course, we&#8217;ll also share details of pricing plans too, so you know how much you&#8217;ll have to shell out for these CRM tools.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#CRM_for_Startups_The_Need\" >CRM for Startups: The Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Overview_of_the_10_Best_CRM_for_Startups\" >Overview of the 10 Best CRM for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Top_6_Features_to_Look_for_in_the_Best_CRM_for_Startups\" >Top 6 Features to Look for in the Best CRM for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Ten_of_the_Best_CRM_For_Startups_In_2026\" >Ten of the Best CRM For Startups In 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#1_EngageBay\" >#1. EngageBay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#EngageBay_CRM_Features\" >EngageBay CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#2_HubSpot\" >#2. HubSpot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#HubSpot_CRM_Features\" >HubSpot CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#3_Salesmate\" >#3. Salesmate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Salesmate_CRM_Features\" >Salesmate CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#4_ActiveCampaign\" >#4. ActiveCampaign<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#ActiveCampaign_CRM_Features\" >ActiveCampaign CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#5_Lightfield_CRM\" >#5. Lightfield CRM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Lightfield_CRM_Features\" >Lightfield CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#6_Zeeg\" >#6. Zeeg<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Zeeg_CRM_Features\" >Zeeg CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#7_Pipedrive\" >#7. Pipedrive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Pipedrive_CRM_Features\" >Pipedrive CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#8_Keap_Infusionsoft\" >#8. Keap (Infusionsoft)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Keap_CRM_Features\" >Keap CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#9_Apptivo_CRM\" >#9. Apptivo CRM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Apptivo_CRM_Features\" >Apptivo CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#10_Venturz\" >#10. Venturz&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Venturz_CRM_Features\" >Venturz CRM Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Why_You_Should_Invest_in_the_Best_CRM_for_Startups\" >Why You Should Invest in the Best CRM for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-for-startups\/#Conclusion_Try_HubSpot_or_EngageBay_for_Your_Startup\" >Conclusion: Try HubSpot or EngageBay for Your Startup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CRM_for_Startups_The_Need\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>CRM for Startups: The Need<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CRM basically means customer relationship management and it often refers to a software solution that can help you win at customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CRM software are designed to help businesses grow, by providing them with the tools and data they need to better understand who their customers are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This can help your startup tremendously because it means you&#8217;ll be able to know more about your customers and what they want.<\/p>\n<p>This knowledge is great for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-service-skills\/\">improving customer service<\/a>, retention rates, and building a brand image around your startup.<\/p>\n<p>It can help with word-of-mouth, which is super important for young entrepreneurs and companies just starting out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14419\" style=\"width: 1366px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/crm\/crm-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image3.gif\" alt=\"sales dashboard\" width=\"1366\" height=\"656\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Actionable insights with EngageBay<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_10_Best_CRM_for_Startups\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Overview of the 10 Best CRM for Startups<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding the best CRM for startups can be a little daunting because there are so many options out there.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d say the best CRM for startups in 2026 include Hubspot, EngageBay, and ActiveCampaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hubspot is an all-inclusive solution designed to help entrepreneurs build their businesses from scratch<\/strong>. It offers a strong suite of sales automation tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/marketing-automation\">marketing automation software<\/a>, and integrations with third-party apps like WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it has tons of features like chatbot integration for Twitter or Facebook Messenger, and personalized customer experiences through surveys, live chats and web forms.<\/p>\n<p>That said, <strong>HubSpot can cost you thousands of dollars a month<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Introduction to EngageBay | All-in-One CRM - Marketing, Sales &amp; Support Software\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PZROe8peDsY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>EngageBay starts at just $11.99 per month<\/strong> and offers super valuable features such as conversion tracking analytics (complete sales funnel), email marketing automation, deals pipeline, Live Chat, social media monitoring, and more.<\/p>\n<p>This new but smart software can help your startup or small business grow to new heights in 2026 itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ActiveCampaign is one of the most popular email marketing platforms, especially for startups and entrepreneurs.<\/strong> Active Campaign offers a variety of plans at different price points that can work well for companies of any size \u2013 from $11 per user per month to over $500 per user per month.<\/p>\n<p>It comes packed with features such as customer interaction (CRM) tools that help your team collaborate more efficiently, goals segmentation and tracking, unlimited CRM data storage capacity, and detailed analytics so you can measure the effectiveness of all your campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-crm\/\">Read also: 9 Amazing Marketing Automation CRM Software [Comparison Table]<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_6_Features_to_Look_for_in_the_Best_CRM_for_Startups\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Top 6 Features to Look for in the Best CRM for Startups<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top six features you should look for in a CRM for startups:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Accessibility<\/strong> \u2013 Accessible CRM software make it easy to update your records anywhere, anytime. You should be able to get into the system from a laptop, desktop, or mobile device with ease.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Intuitive Interface<\/strong> \u2013 It&#8217;s about more than just aesthetics when it comes to an intuitive interface. A good CRM for startups should have features that are designed in such a way that they&#8217;re easy for you and your team members to understand without any training.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Data Storage Capacity<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-crm-tools\/\">CRM tools<\/a> must be flexible with the storage they allow, and have enough room for your startup to grow its database over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Customization<\/strong> \u2013 As your startup grows and you have thousands of customers, your team will struggle with personalized marketing or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-pitch\/\">sales pitches<\/a>. Look for a CRM software that\u2019s big on customization.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Mobile-Friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Your team should be able to work remotely, so it&#8217;s important for your CRM system to be mobile-friendly.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Lead Scoring<\/strong> \u2013 The better you know your leads before they become customers, the more opportunities to upsell and increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-lifecycle-management-clm\/\">customer lifetime value<\/a>. Look for a CRM software that comes with lead scoring at no or little cost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-free-crm-apps\/\">Read also:&nbsp;The Best Free CRM Apps, By Category (with User Reviews)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ten_of_the_Best_CRM_For_Startups_In_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Ten of the Best CRM For Startups In 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve listed here the top CRM software for startups, and that&#8217;s considering the kind of features and pricing any startup would need from a CRM solution.<\/p>\n<p>There are many more CRM options out there, but not many offer the value for money and flexibility in CRM tools that these six do.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the list has no order or ranking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_EngageBay\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">#1. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new.png\" alt=\"engagebay\" width=\"1349\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new.png 1349w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new-1024x474.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/engagebay-new-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\"><strong>EngageBay<\/strong><\/a> is the most affordable and integrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">all-in-one CRM software<\/a> that startups can get in 2022. <strong>It&#8217;s perfect for small and medium-sized businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The software comes with all the features your startup would need to grow in business.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking automation tools for marketing and sales, easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder for email templates and landing pages, a visual deals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/what-is-a-sales-pipeline\/\">sales pipeline<\/a> for revenue tracking and predictions, and integrated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/service\/free-live-chat-software\">Live Chat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>EngageBay can help you grow your revenues by up to five times by marketing the right product to the right customer at the right time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than <a href=\"https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/software\/product\/EngageBay\/\">30,000 companies around the world trust our product<\/a>, and we just got started!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the top CRM features of EngageBay are analytics for sales data and customer data, and dozens of nodes for marketing automation. Analytics help entrepreneurs understand their sales funnel performance, customer engagement levels, etc., allowing them to make more informed business decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Marketing automation helps automate lead nurturing and allows the company to follow up with leads through email or text messages using triggers, like when a potential customer views certain products or completes an action on your website. In the advanced packages, you can even set your own custom nodes for marketing automation.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EngageBay_CRM_Features\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">EngageBay CRM Features<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Marketing and Sales Bays offer a wide range of powerful features that can help you automate your marketing campaigns, and streamline customer engagement, and even automate your lead management.<\/li>\n<li>You can set up drip campaigns to send relevant emails to a segmented contacts base.<\/li>\n<li>EngageBay offers predictive lead scoring so you can engage with marketing-qualified leads easily.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s Live Chat to interact in real-time with your web visitors.<\/li>\n<li>You can A\/B test each key element of your emails, web forms, and landing pages.<\/li>\n<li>EngageBay&#8217;s marketing automation tools are affordable, scalable, and super easy for beginners to use!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25841\" style=\"width: 1132px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2.jpg\" alt=\"EngageBay review on G2\" width=\"1132\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EngageBay-positive_G2-2-595xh.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/engagebay-all-in-one-suite\/reviews\/engagebay-all-in-one-suite-review-6782385\">EngageBay customer review<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For entrepreneurs completely new to CRM or marketing automation, EngageBay can help with end-to-end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-lifecycle-management-clm\/\">customer lifecycle management<\/a> &#8212; that means everything from the first step in generating leads to the post-sales emails and SMS you&#8217;d send to your customers.<\/p>\n<p>EngageBay is used by solopreneurs, agencies, and small business owners looking to manage their customer relationships better. This includes using plenty of tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/exit-intent-pop-ups\/\">popup forms<\/a> to generate leads, sending out automated follow-up emails or drip emails and SMS to keep customers engaged, and managing all social engagement with customers from one integrated dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>EngageBay offers a free CRM platform that has the highest number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/pricing\/sales\">free CRM features<\/a>, period! You can make the most of EngageBay&#8217;s free-forever plan, and upgrading to paid plans can be as affordable as $8 a month!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-strategy\/\">Read also: 6 Steps to Create Your CRM Strategy (+ How to Track It)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_HubSpot\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#2. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/\">HubSpot<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8995 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot-1024x595.png\" alt=\"HubSpot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/HubSpot.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>HubSpot is the inspiration for many of the CRM software that are popular today. It is among the oldest and most trusted tools, with several global corporate giants using HubSpot to automate their marketing and customer service tasks.<\/p>\n<p>HubSpot offers a plethora of features, including marketing automation, sales workflow automation, and CRM analytics.<\/p>\n<p>This CRM software is easy to integrate with other marketing and customer service tools, so you can share data between apps (Google Sheets, Slack) and boost your company&#8217;s growing operations.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, this marketing automation software helps you find the right audience. It can help you convert more visitors into customers and run complete inbound marketing campaigns from one platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HubSpot CRM is free, so you can get started without much cost. However, when you scale, say, for 10,000 contacts, it\u2019ll cost a bomb (at least $3,200 a month).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For no or little cost, HubSpot can help you keep track of what works and doesn&#8217;t work for your business. However, HubSpot&#8217;s basic package lacks some key CRM features that are necessary for managing a full-fledged business \u2013 reporting dashboards with charts to track data in real-time, or AI capabilities to make sense of large amounts of customer data.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HubSpot_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>HubSpot CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead management tools<\/li>\n<li>Lead scoring system<\/li>\n<li>Email campaigns &amp; automation<\/li>\n<li>Social media integration<\/li>\n<li>Sales pipeline management<\/li>\n<li>Contact relationship management<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration tools for teams<\/li>\n<li>Reporting &amp; Analytics dashboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190.png\" alt=\"HubSpot review\" width=\"1920\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190-1536x645.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Capterra-6-e1652081428190-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the automation features, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-pricing\/\">HubSpot plans start<\/a> at $800\/month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can upgrade to Enterprise plans and access advanced features such as lead scoring, marketing analysis, revenue management, customer journey analytics, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-competitors\/\">Read also: Top 5 HubSpot Competitors for the Cost Conscious<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Salesmate\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#3. <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesmate.io\/crm-for-startups\/\">Salesmate<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate.png\" alt=\"salesmate\" width=\"1611\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate.png 1611w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1611px) 100vw, 1611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesmate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a leading CRM software that every growing startup can rely on. It is a unified customer journey platform with powerful automation functionalities to streamline marketing, sales, and customer support processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a CRM for your startups that\u2019s easy to use and helps create scalable processes, Salesmate is the right choice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides advanced features such as marketing automation, workflow automation, sales cadences, live chat, sales automation, web forms, analytics, and 700+ integrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can automate your workflows, have a 360-degree view of your sales pipeline, and make informed decisions with sales reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesmate enables you to stay in touch with your customers at every touch point and create rich customer experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For seamless communication, you can utilize multiple communication channels (built-in calling, text messaging &amp; emails) and keep a record of every interaction in your CRM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Salesmate provides a 15-day free trial. The paid plans start at only $12 per month.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can perform A\/B testing, automate your lead scoring process, create automation journeys, and execute personalized campaigns with Salesmate\u2019s Marketing Automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salesmate_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Salesmate CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing Automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web Forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales Automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in Calling &amp; Texting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales Sequences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales Pipeline Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workflow Automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Chat &amp; Chat Journeys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales Reports &amp; Forecasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Team Inbox<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrations with 700+ apps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27193 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review-1024x446.png\" alt=\"salesmate-review\" width=\"830\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salesmate-review.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/156234\/Salesmate\/reviews\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capterra<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesmate is one of the best CRM for startups that lets you scale your business without any roadblocks &#8211; you can upgrade your plan as you grow and customize the CRM your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/free-contact-manager\/\">Read also: 11 Top Free Contact Manager Solutions For SMBs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_ActiveCampaign\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#4. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activecampaign.com\/\">ActiveCampaign<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign-1024x514.png\" alt=\"activecampaign\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/activecampaign.png 1147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ActiveCampaign is one of the best all-in-one marketing solutions around today because it&#8217;s affordable and powerful.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of marketing features for startups, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-drip-campaign\/\">drip email campaigns<\/a>, webinars and web forms, and easy integrations across popular business platforms such as Mailgun, Zapier, LinkedIn, and Gmail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ActiveCampaign offers a 14-day free trial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/activecampaign-pricing\/\">Plans start<\/a> at just $15\/month but can go all the way up to $499\/month for 10,000 contacts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This CRM platform offers marketing analytics, automation of your marketing workflows, project management tools, and marketing analytics reports, among many other features.<\/p>\n<p>ActiveCampaign&#8217;s dashboard is easy to navigate through and they have an excellent tutorial of what each feature does when you log in for the first time.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ActiveCampaign_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>ActiveCampaign CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited emails<\/li>\n<li>Marketing automation<\/li>\n<li>Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Automation of workflows<\/li>\n<li>WordPress integration<\/li>\n<li>Customer data with customer behavior tracking<\/li>\n<li>Contacts segmentation with AI<\/li>\n<li>Marketing campaign manager<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrations with 850 apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Social media management<\/li>\n<li>Support for marketing KPIs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209.png\" alt=\"ActiveCampaign review\" width=\"1920\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SoftwareAdvice-9-e1652081609209-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ActiveCampaign is certainly among the best CRM software for startups, with a whole lot to offer in marketing and sales automation, but it can also get pricey as you scale.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lightfield_CRM\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#5. Lightfield CRM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/distinguished-yellow-f4bsf4hcob.edgeone.app\/Lightfield.png\" width=\"1891\" height=\"904\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightfield.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Lightfield<\/a> is a next-generation CRM designed for startups that want a smarter, self-updating way to manage customer relationships. It\u2019s perfect for small teams who want to save time and never miss a follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>The software remembers every customer interaction, emails, messages, meetings, and support tickets, so you always have full context. No more manual data entry; Lightfield updates itself automatically.<\/p>\n<p>More than just tracking interactions, Lightfield helps you take action. You can query your CRM in plain language, automate follow-ups, and set up workflows that sync with your existing tools. It even preps for meetings with automatic transcription, video recording, and follow-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Among the top features of Lightfield are a collaborative workspace to assign tasks and leave comments, an evolving data model that adapts as your business grows, and AI-powered agent tools that help you act on insights immediately.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightfield_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Lightfield CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actionable agent tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Reporting and analytics<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolving data model<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborative workspace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workflow integration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightfield is ideal for startups and small teams who want a CRM that does more than just store contacts,&nbsp; it helps you build relationships, automate admin, and focus on growth. You can try it for free and get started in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Zeeg\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#6. <a href=\"https:\/\/zeeg.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Zeeg<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/defeated-crimson-stfztucmgr.edgeone.app\/zeeg.png\" width=\"1615\" height=\"742\"><\/p>\n<p>Startups that book demos, discovery calls, sales calls or onboarding sessions often end up working with separate tools \u2014 at least a scheduler and a CRM \u2014 and losing leads in the gap between them. Zeeg solves this by building both into a single platform, so every appointment is automatically captured as a contact record with follow-up automation running from day one.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the tools above, Zeeg is a CRM built around appointment scheduling. That means no duct-taping Calendly to HubSpot, no leads getting lost between a booking page. You share your scheduling page, Zeeg checks your availability automatically, and your meetings start coming in. But that\u2019s not everything.<\/p>\n<p>Zeeg&#8217;s AI voice agent handles inbound and outbound calls, qualifies leads, and books meetings automatically \u2014 logging every call with a full transcript in the built-in CRM. For a lean founding team, that&#8217;s real sales capacity without the headcount.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zeeg_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Zeeg CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling-native CRM \u2014 every booked appointment becomes a tracked contact automatically<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom objects with no Enterprise pricing barrier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native Google, Outlook, Exchange, and Apple Calendar support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI voice agent for inbound\/outbound calling for lead qualification, and automatic booking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic lead and call routing to the right team member<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White-label booking pages \u2014 customers see your brand only<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeeg offers a free forever plan for solo users, with paid plans starting at \u20ac10\/user\/month. For startups that live and die by their sales pipeline, it&#8217;s one solution that replaces two separate tools \u2014 and costs less than either.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Pipedrive\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#7. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pipedrive.com\/\">Pipedrive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13482 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive-1024x502.png\" alt=\"Pipedrive\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pipedrive.png 1265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pipedrive is a CRM software for startups that offers incredible customer service features like contact records, task management, notes, and support tickets.<\/p>\n<p>It integrates seamlessly with other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-marketing-automation-tools\/\">marketing automation tools<\/a> to keep your workflow streamlined. The CRM has an easy-to-use interface and a free 14-day trial.<\/p>\n<p>Pipedrive is super flexible and is a great option for startups that need many marketing automation capabilities in one place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can make multiple sales pipelines with customizable, unique stages relevant to a specific product or service. This can help with accurate sales forecasting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Essentially, Pipedrive lets you stay on top of things without needing an army of highly skilled workers.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize data fields and workflows for your distinct business processes as they evolve over time. This CRM system has mobile apps for Android and iOS devices, which means you&#8217;ll have access to all its features from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>This marketing automation system also features lead scoring, which takes into account the key information from social media profiles of customers when assigning points. This can help a lot in qualifying new leads.<\/p>\n<p>Pipedrive is a CRM that&#8217;s specifically designed for the needs of startups and small businesses. It offers a minimalistic design, which makes it easier to use on mobile devices as well.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pipedrive_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Pipedrive CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing and sales automation<\/li>\n<li>Lead management<\/li>\n<li>Reporting and analytics<\/li>\n<li>Integrated CRM for easy contact management across the entire customer journey<\/li>\n<li>Pipeline deals tracking with a clear workflow of stages from Lead to Closed (Won or Lost)<\/li>\n<li>Email marketing campaigns with click to call, direct mail tools<\/li>\n<li>Blog and website integration<\/li>\n<li>Social media marketing analytics<\/li>\n<li>Customizable sales pipeline reports with automated alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729.png\" alt=\"Pipedrive review\" width=\"1920\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729-1024x425.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729-1536x637.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pipedrive-positive-SoftwareAdvice-e1659935199729-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The best thing about this software is its affordability: you only pay per user as opposed to paying upfront for the entire team.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing starts at <strong>$12.50\/month<\/strong> when billed annually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Keap_Infusionsoft\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#8. <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/keap.com\/\">Keap (Infusionsoft)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/keap-1024x474.png\" alt=\"keap\" width=\"1024\" height=\"474\"><\/p>\n<p>Keap is an excellent option for young entrepreneurs looking to spend their time running their business instead of managing customer data in a comprehensive but complex CRM system such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ventionteams.com\/salesforce\/startups\">Salesforce <\/a>or HubSpot.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a simple solution to scale business operations with a CRM that offers a drag-and-drop interface and marketing automation, this can be a top choice.<\/p>\n<p>You can trigger your email marketing campaigns based on customer behavior. You can set up any number of marketing campaigns for new and old customers, with tailored email marketing messages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keap allows you to import your contact lists from spreadsheets, business card scans, other CRMs or custom forms on your webpage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s very easy then to build a centralized contact record that will soon reflect all the customers in your company.<\/p>\n<p>Keap has an excellent customer support team, available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keap_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Keap CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing and sales automation suite that is intuitive and easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Contact management system with powerful segmentation, tags, filters &amp; custom views<\/li>\n<li>Lead generation tools including lead scoring, contact forms, and intelligent search<\/li>\n<li>Engagement tools to nurture leads through the sales funnel, including automated drip emails<\/li>\n<li>Customer data management with email integration and customizable notes<\/li>\n<li>Reporting tools including email reports with clickable links so you can see exactly who engages with your marketing messages<\/li>\n<li>API for developers to build integrations with other software products, like Slack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562.png\" alt=\"Keap review\" width=\"1920\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562-1024x445.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562-1536x668.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Keap-positive-G2-e1659935291562-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pricing starts at $56\/month, but increases after the first five months. For 10,000 contacts, the Lite plan costs $196\/month.<\/p>\n<p>Also, onboarding requires a paid coaching for an additional $499.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-planning-tools\/\">Read also: 5 Sales Planning Tools for Small Businesses to Grow Revenue Fast<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Apptivo_CRM\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">#9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apptivo.com\/\">Apptivo CRM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1.png\" alt=\"Apptivo CRM\" width=\"1308\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1.png 1308w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Cloud-Business-Management-Software-Suite-1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apptivo CRM is a potent CRM solution made to assist companies of all sizes in managing their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales, marketing, and customer support operations from a single, integrated platform. You can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost team efficiency and streamline business processes using Apptivo CRM, giving your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clients the first-rate service they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apptivo&#8217;s primary CRM capabilities include analytics for sales data and customer data. Analytics <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assist entrepreneurs in understanding their sales funnel effectiveness, customer engagement <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levels, and so on, allowing them to make better-informed company decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apptivo_CRM_Features\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Apptivo CRM Features<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Easily manage your customer contact information, including names, email addresses, <\/span>phone numbers, and more. Organize your contacts into groups and view detailed information about each contact&#8217;s interactions with your business.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage your sales pipeline from lead to close with ease. Track your deals and <\/span>customize your sales process to fit your unique business needs. You can also automate your sales process and set up email campaigns to nurture your leads.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create targeted marketing campaigns and automate your marketing process. You can <\/span>create and send email campaigns, track your email opens and clicks, and measure the effectiveness of your campaigns with real-time analytics.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide your customers with fast, efficient support by managing all customer inquiries <\/span>from a single dashboard. Apptivo CRM allows you to create support tickets, track customer inquiries, and assign tickets to your team members for fast resolution.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage your projects from start to finish with Apptivo CRM. You can create tasks, <\/span>assign them to team members, and track progress to ensure that your projects are completed on time and within budget.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create and send professional invoices to your customers directly from Apptivo CRM. <\/span>You can also track payments and send payment reminders to ensure that you get paid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Reviews-2023-Details-Pricing-Features-G2-1.png\" alt=\"Apptivo Review\" width=\"1001\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Reviews-2023-Details-Pricing-Features-G2-1.png 1001w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Reviews-2023-Details-Pricing-Features-G2-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Reviews-2023-Details-Pricing-Features-G2-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Apptivo-Reviews-2023-Details-Pricing-Features-G2-1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With powerful features and flexible pricing plans, Apptivo CRM is a great choice for businesses <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking to streamline their operations and provide their customers with exceptional service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking to unlock even more advanced capabilities, upgrading to our paid plans is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both easy and cost-effective, with pricing starting as low as $10 per month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can upgrade to the Premium plan and access advanced features such as sales <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automation, marketing automation, and project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Venturz\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>#10. Venturz&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gigantic-fuchsia-zw3smlm18h.edgeone.app\/Venturz.png\" width=\"1536\" height=\"743\"><\/p>\n<p>Venturz is an <a href=\"https:\/\/venturz.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">all-in-one startup platform<\/a> built for entrepreneurs who want to launch, grow, and manage their business from one place. It combines CRM, marketing, website building, live chat, analytics, payments, and more, so startups can avoid juggling too many separate tools.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a CRM that does more than just store contacts, Venturz is a great fit. It helps you manage leads, organize contacts with custom properties and segments, track user activity, capture leads through forms, and run targeted campaigns \u2014 all inside one platform.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Venturz especially appealing for startups is that it gives you the tools to build your business and manage customer relationships together. You can create your website, collect leads, manage conversations through live chat and inbox tools, automate outreach, and track sales and website analytics without switching between multiple apps.<\/p>\n<p>Venturz also works well for growing teams because it offers a free plan and paid plans that scale as your startup grows, with pricing starting at $29 per month. For founders who want simplicity, flexibility, and strong value in one platform, Venturz can be a smart choice.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Venturz_CRM_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Venturz CRM Features<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact management with custom properties and detailed activity tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy segmentation for targeted campaigns and outreach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead capture through customizable web forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales pipeline management and sales automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Chat and team inbox for real-time customer communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prospect tracking and real-time CRM updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website and user session tracking for better customer insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales analytics, web analytics, and custom dashboards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/exuberant-scarlet-3lo0ojczz5.edgeone.app\/Venturz-Listing.png\" width=\"775\" height=\"476\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venturz is ideal for startups and growing teams that want more than just a CRM \u2014 it helps you manage relationships, automate tasks, and run your entire business from a single platform. You can get started for free and scale as your business grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Invest_in_the_Best_CRM_for_Startups\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Why You Should Invest in the Best CRM for Startups<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We hope that in this blog post, we have shared a bunch of really good options for you to choose your pick.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an entrepreneur or a new business owner, you need to invest in the best CRM for startups. It will help you organize and grow your startup at a fast clip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/challenges-of-crm-implementation\/\">CRM implementation<\/a> can also streamline your business operations and make remote or distributed work much more efficient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Without a CRM tool, your sales and marketing teams will have a hard time meeting their targets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CRM software saves your marketing team tons of hours every day by automating marketing tasks like lead generation, email marketing campaigns, social media marketing (integrating with Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), and more.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in a good CRM tool makes a lot of sense when you understand all the benefits your startup will get.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No CRM tool can do all the work for you, but any powerful CRM will help your startup boost its productivity and scale business operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Try_HubSpot_or_EngageBay_for_Your_Startup\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Conclusion: Try HubSpot or EngageBay for Your Startup<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CRM software can be great to help your startup keep track of all the details that come with customer relationship management.<\/p>\n<p>To figure out if any CRM software has what it takes to benefit your team in their day-to-day work, consider these quick questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you unhappy with your current methods of keeping customer and business information organized?<\/li>\n<li>Can your communication with customers improve in streamlining and speed?<\/li>\n<li>Does it seem like your work processes are not working smoothly and efficiently?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your answer to these three questions is yes, a unified CRM software is just what you need!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When deciding what CRM software will work best for your startup, keep these six points in mind:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The CRM tool should integrate all areas of marketing &#8212; social media marketing, lead generation campaigns, email marketing, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The CRM software should come with no hidden costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It should be easy to use \u2013 must have an intuitive interface.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There should be a free plan or trial for all features.<\/li>\n<li>You should get 24\/7 support.<\/li>\n<li>The CRM should integrate well with other business tools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>What we\u2019ve explored here are all great choices, but we think that HubSpot and EngageBay are the clear winners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In terms of features, it&#8217;s hard to pick one over another; both fit the needs of a startup, but HubSpot can get super expensive for small businesses with not much of a marketing budget.<\/p>\n<p>Help yourself to <strong>Luaraine&#8217;s fantastic testimonial<\/strong> about EngageBay:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Lauraine M on her journey from other products to EngageBay\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xw3ailm3fbM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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