Pipedrive is a crm software product from Pipedrive, Tallinn, priced at ₹1,200/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to Pipedrive are SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), CallHippo CRM (₹1,200/mo), Cratio CRM (Rs 399 · per user per month, billed annually, 5-user minimum, plus 18% GST) and Less Annoying CRM (₹1,200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.
Why businesses look for a Pipedrive alternative
Cost
Pipedrive starts at ₹1,200/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Pipedrive is built in Estonia. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Pipedrive alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Pipedrive'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.
Pipedrive alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Pipedrive in 2027?+
The closest matches to Pipedrive on App Advisor are SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), CallHippo CRM (₹1,200/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Pipedrive, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Pipedrive?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Pipedrive has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Pipedrive?+
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 ₹1,200/mo for Pipedrive. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Pipedrive?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including SalesBabu CRM (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply), LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), CallHippo CRM (₹1,200/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Pipedrive vs SalesBabu CRM: which is better?+
SalesBabu CRM is the closest match to Pipedrive in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (From ₹1,000/user/mo · Sales CRM edition, billed annually, minimum licences apply vs ₹1,200/mo); Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Pipedrive alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in crm software or a category Pipedrive also covers, and Pipedrive'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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