1. SalezShark
SalezShark · Gurugram · CRM software · 4.5/5
CRM with sales intelligence and email marketing.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
- Built in India (Gurugram)
CRM software · Alternatives
Best Nutshell alternatives in India (2027)
Nutshell is a crm software product from Nutshell, Ann Arbor, priced at ₹1,400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Nutshell are SalezShark (₹1,200/mo), SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Pipedrive (₹1,200/mo) and Zendesk Sell (₹1,500/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.
Why businesses look for a Nutshell alternative
Cost
Nutshell starts at ₹1,400/mo. 10 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Nutshell is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Nutshell alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Nutshell's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nutshell (current) | ₹1,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | SalezShark | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  SalesBabu CRM | From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  LeadSquared | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Pipedrive | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Zendesk Sell | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  CallHippo CRM | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Cratio CRM | Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Copper | ₹1,900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Nimble | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Less Annoying CRM | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Monday Sales CRM | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Folk | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Insightly | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Salesboom | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  noCRM.io | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Solid Performers CRM | ₹950/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Salesflare | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho CRM Plus | ₹3,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Thryv | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Convergehub | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Nutshell alternatives in detail
2. SalesBabu CRM
SalesBabu Business Solutions · Bengaluru · CRM software · 4.7/5
Cloud CRM for SMEs with lead, quotation and service tracking.
From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply vs ₹1,400/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Lead tracker for new enquiries
- Lead-to-opportunity conversion
- Contact and customer database
- Competitor tracking on leads
- Quotation maker with email quotation
3. LeadSquared
LeadSquared · Bengaluru · CRM software · 4.7/5
Sales execution CRM built for high-volume inside-sales teams.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Lead management and lead prioritisation
- Sales pipeline visibility
- Workflow automation
- Permission templates and role controls
- Webhooks and API access
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
5. Zendesk Sell
Zendesk · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.5/5
Sales CRM from Zendesk with pipeline and productivity tools.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
7. Cratio CRM
Cratio Software · Chennai · CRM software · 4.6/5
Sales CRM with lead capture from IndiaMART and Justdial.
Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹700/mo cheaper (Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST vs ₹1,400/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Unified inbox for calls, WhatsApp and portal leads
- IndiaMART, JustDial and TradeIndia connectors
- Facebook Lead Ads and Google Ads capture
- Missed-call and website form leads
- Auto-assignment by team, source or location
₹1,900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,900/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
9. Nimble
Nimble · Santa Monica · CRM software · 4.5/5
Relationship CRM with social profile enrichment.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
10. Less Annoying CRM
Less Annoying CRM · St. Louis · CRM software · 4.4/5
Deliberately simple CRM at a flat price.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nutshell
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,400/mo)
Nutshell alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Nutshell
How to choose a Nutshell alternative
- 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.
Nutshell alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Nutshell in 2027?+
The closest matches to Nutshell on App Advisor are SalezShark (₹1,200/mo), SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Nutshell, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Nutshell?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Nutshell has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Nutshell?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Cratio CRM starts lowest at Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST, compared with ₹1,400/mo for Nutshell. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Nutshell?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including SalezShark (₹1,200/mo), SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Nutshell vs SalezShark: which is better?+
SalezShark is the closest match to Nutshell in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,400/mo); Built in India (Gurugram). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Nutshell alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in crm software or a category Nutshell also covers, and Nutshell'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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