Bigin by Zoho
A lightweight pipeline CRM from Zoho for small businesses.
- Starts at
- ₹400/user/mo
- Sources
- 2 cited
Sales & CRM
Sales & CRM / CRM
Customer relationship management software for tracking leads, deals, customers, and sales activity.
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Bigin by Zoho is the strongest overall fit we list for CRM, best suited for solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM.
Zoho CRM is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around $1/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 5 of 12 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
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| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigin by Zoho | Solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM. | ₹400/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 19 Jul 2026 |
| Zoho CRM | Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams | ₹800/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 19 Jul 2026 |
| Freshsales | Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams | ₹749/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 13 Jul 2026 |
| HubSpot CRM | SMBs and startups wanting an easy all-in-one CRM and marketing | ₹1,670/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 1 Aug 2026 |
| Callyzer | Indian telecalling and inside-sales teams tracking call activity | ₹175/user/mo | Free trial | Basic listing, review pending |
| DealStrike | Indian field-sales teams that resist typing into a CRM | ₹999/user/mo | Not listed | Basic listing, review pending |
10 of 12 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding.
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Bigin by Zoho is the strongest overall fit we list for CRM, best suited for solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM. Zoho CRM is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams. Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around $1/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 5 of 12 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
Bigin by Zoho, Zoho CRM, Freshsales, HubSpot CRM, Callyzer, and Close offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
Bigin by Zoho, Zoho CRM, Freshsales, and HubSpot CRM issue a GST-compliant tax invoice, so a GST-registered business can claim the 18% GST back as input tax credit. 4 of 12 tools listed here are GST-invoice ready; for the rest, a foreign tool's GST is still recoverable through the reverse-charge self-invoice (see each tool's pricing page).
10 of 12 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding. We rank tools by fit to this category and India-operational signals (India-based vendor, GST invoicing, INR billing, verified data); placement is never for sale.