Zoho CRM
A broad CRM suite with strong value for small and mid-sized teams.
- Starts at
- ₹800/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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Zoho CRM is the strongest overall fit we list for CRM, best suited for Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams.
Bigin by Zoho is the main alternative, stronger when you need solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
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| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho CRM | Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams | ₹800/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 19 Jul 2026 |
| Bigin by Zoho | Solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM. | ₹1,400/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 | $15/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 1 Aug 2026 |
| Pipedrive | SMB sales teams wanting visual pipelines | $14/user/mo | Free trial | Source checked 19 Jul 2026 |
| Close | Inside and outbound sales teams that live on the phone | $9/user/mo | Free trial | Source checked 1 Aug 2026 |
All 10 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages.
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Ship cheaply: version and build your code on GitLab, host on an affordable INR plan from Hostinger, bill through Cashfree if you are India-registered or Stripe if you sell globally, capture leads with Apollo and Bigin, and lean on free plans for email, support, and passwords.
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Track every lead and order in an INR-billed CRM like Bigin or Zoho CRM, run sales and support on WhatsApp through an India-built API tool like Interakt or Gallabox, and back it with a help desk and cloud telephony so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Zoho CRM is the strongest overall fit we list for CRM, best suited for Indian SMB and mid-market sales teams. Bigin by Zoho is the main alternative, stronger when you need solo users and small teams starting with pipeline CRM. 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 ₹749/user/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 4 of 10 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
Zoho CRM, Bigin by Zoho, Freshsales, HubSpot CRM, Pipedrive, and Close offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
All 10 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. 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.