freeproprietary, freeHosted★ $0 forever
Zoho CRM Free
A full little CRM for three users and 5,000 records; the wider Zoho maze is optional.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- mobilewebthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted Zoho account signup
- Where Your Data Lives
- Structured CRM service data stored on Zoho's cloud servers; Zoho states users can access, export, and delete service data
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Zoho CRM Free relies on fixed sales modules and limited customization rather than Attio’s flexible object-and-view model.
Replaces 10 paid apps
up to $260/mo ($3,120/yr) in subscriptions
Zoho CRM Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Zoho CRM Free free and open source?+
Zoho CRM Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. A full little CRM for three users and 5,000 records; the wider Zoho maze is optional.
What paid software does Zoho CRM Free replace?+
Zoho CRM Free serves as a free replacement for 10 paid SaaS applications: Attio, Bigin, Capsule, Close, Copper, Folk, Less Annoying CRM, Pipedrive, Salesmate, Streak, saving up to $260/month ($3,120/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Zoho CRM Free?+
Installation: Hosted Zoho account signup.
What is the catch or trade-off with Zoho CRM Free?+
Zoho CRM Free relies on fixed sales modules and limited customization rather than Attio’s flexible object-and-view model.