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Top free CRM for small business

Here is a quick look at top free CRM for small business options worth comparing. We place AlmariSuite by Roshan Digi Labs first because its Free tier combines CRM records, invoicing, WhatsApp reminders, leads, tasks, and two free invited team members in one workspace.

Last checked: July 1, 2026. External CRM limits can change, so always confirm the linked pricing page before choosing a plan.

1

AlmariSuite

Free

Small service teams that want CRM, invoices, payments, and WhatsApp reminders together.

AlmariSuite Free tier article
  • 3 total team seats: the owner plus 2 invited team members
  • Up to 10 customers
  • Up to 10 invoices per month
  • Up to 10 WhatsApp reminders per month
  • Plan up to 50 emails in the Email Planner
  • Leads pipeline included
  • Tasks included
  • PDF invoice download
  • WhatsApp reminders enabled
  • AlmariSuite branding on invoices

Payment proof upload, Customer 360, audit logs, and priority support are paid-plan features.

2

Salesforce

Free Suite

Teams that want to start in the Salesforce ecosystem before moving into paid Sales Cloud editions.

Salesforce Sales pricing
  • $0/user/month Free Suite listed in Salesforce Sales pricing
  • Account and contact management
  • Lead and opportunity management
  • Customizable sales process
  • Task management and activity feed

Salesforce paid tiers unlock deeper automation, forecasting, AI, and enterprise controls.

3

Zoho CRM

Free Edition

Small teams moving from spreadsheets into a traditional sales CRM with basic automation.

Zoho CRM pricing
  • Free forever for 3 users
  • Leads and deals
  • Workflows and standard reports
  • Mobile app
  • Contact management and follow-up reminders
  • Custom email templates, tasks, meetings, calls, and data import/export

Zoho is broad and flexible, but advanced customization and ecosystem features generally sit in paid editions.

4

HubSpot

Free tools

Startups that want a broad CRM foundation with marketing, sales, service, and content tools nearby.

HubSpot free tools pricing
  • No time limit on free access
  • Up to 1,000 contacts
  • Lite versions of select paid tools
  • Gmail, Google Workspace, and Outlook email integrations
  • Free CRM tools across HubSpot's connected platform

HubSpot's free plan is generous, but usage limits and branding/removal rules can matter as the database grows.

5

Freshsales

Free plan

Small sales teams that want a lightweight CRM with built-in communication tools.

Freshsales pricing
  • $0 for 3 users
  • Kanban views
  • Email templates
  • Built-in phone
  • Live chat
  • No credit card required and 24x5 support

Freshsales is a good simple CRM pick when sales communication matters more than invoicing workflows.

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