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Top 10 CRM Tools for Early Stage Startups in 2024

Find the perfect CRM to scale your business

AdScriptly.io Team-January 12, 2024-8 min read
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Key takeaways

We tested over 40 CRM platforms to find the best balance of features, pricing, and scalability for new businesses.

Introduction

As a startup founder, choosing the right CRM can make or break your sales process. We tested over 40 CRM platforms to bring you this definitive guide.

Our Top Picks

1. HubSpot CRM

Best Overall for Startups

HubSpot offers a truly free CRM with no hidden costs. Perfect for teams just getting started.

  • Free forever plan
  • Easy to use
  • Great integrations

2. Pipedrive

Best for Sales-Focused Teams

Pipedrive is built by salespeople for salespeople. Visual pipeline management at its finest.

3. Freshsales

Best AI-Powered CRM

Freshsales uses AI to score leads and automate repetitive tasks.

How We Tested

We evaluated each CRM based on:

  • Ease of setup
  • Feature completeness
  • Pricing transparency
  • Scalability
  • Customer support

Conclusion

For most startups, we recommend starting with HubSpot's free CRM. As you grow, consider Pipedrive for sales-heavy operations or Freshsales for AI automation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free CRM?

HubSpot CRM offers the most comprehensive free plan, including contact management, deal tracking, and email integration at no cost.

When should a startup invest in a paid CRM?

Consider upgrading when you have more than 1000 contacts, need advanced automation, or require detailed reporting features.

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