Cratio CRM is a crm software product from Cratio Software, Chennai, priced at Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 16 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to Cratio CRM are SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), Solid Performers CRM (₹950/mo), Maple CRM (₹500/mo), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo) and CallHippo CRM (₹1,200/mo). Freshsales is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹199/month.
Why businesses look for a Cratio CRM alternative
There is no free plan
Cratio CRM has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Cratio CRM starts at Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
Five-user minimum on Pro makes it a poor fit for a solo founder or two-person team
Reported limitation
No free trial is offered; you rely on the 30-day success guarantee instead
Reported limitation
Security page names no ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification for enterprise vendor reviews
Cratio CRM alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Cratio CRM's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
Work out your sales motion first. High-volume telecalling needs dialler integration, call recording and lead distribution. Long-cycle enterprise selling needs pipeline stages, quote management and forecasting. Very few products do both well.
Check WhatsApp seriously. In India it is the primary sales channel for most SMBs, and 'WhatsApp integration' ranges from a click-to-chat link to a full Business API implementation with templates and automation.
Then check adoption. The best CRM is the one your team actually updates — if data entry takes more than a few seconds per interaction, it will quietly go unused within a quarter.
Cratio CRM alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Cratio CRM in 2027?+
The closest matches to Cratio CRM on App Advisor are SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), Solid Performers CRM (₹950/mo), Maple CRM (₹500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cratio CRM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Cratio CRM?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Freshsales (₹750/mo), Zoho CRM (₹800/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cratio CRM?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Corefactors starts lowest at ₹199/mo, compared with Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST for Cratio CRM. Freshsales also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cratio CRM?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), Solid Performers CRM (₹950/mo), Maple CRM (₹500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Cratio CRM vs SalesBabu CRM: which is better?+
SalesBabu CRM is the closest match to Cratio CRM in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹300/mo higher (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply vs Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Cratio CRM alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in crm software or a category Cratio CRM also covers, and Cratio Software's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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