Startups and freelancers may find their company too small and young to start with a CRM system (customer relationship management) right away. Not correct! A good idea and a successful company involves its potential customers early on – and also manages them professionally. Good CRM systems for you in the 2025 test.

It is necessary to organize emails, to manage appointments, orders and invoices or simply to provide systematic customer support. This is simplified by CRM systems. We have tested more than 30 of the most well-known CRM tools for you and listed features, special features and prices. With our update, we also took a look at where the CRM providers host your data – here is our current CRM overview for 2025.

Best 30+ CRM Software List Below

ZOHO

Zoho is a complete, mobile office suite, even more comprehensive than Google Docs. Also on board is a very advanced, collaboration-friendly CRM system with comprehensive functions. The industry leader has been around for a while, with more than 50 applications in almost every major business category, including sales, marketing, customer support, accounting software and back-office, and a range of productivity and collaboration tools, Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s software companies with the largest solution portfolio.

Zoho respects user privacy and does not have an advertising revenue model in any part of its business, including its free products.

Special features

• Zoho CRM is optimized for mobile use with iOS and Android
• combinable with over 45 free Zoho applications
• highly integrable with other software providers
• Automatability for companies
• very good value for money
• Zoho CRM is also available in Zoho CRM Plus and Zoho One bundles, which can serve comprehensive cross-departmental needs

Compatibility/Data Sharing

Data is stored in the cloud (on Zoho servers), connects seamlessly with all other parts of the suite, export function available

Trials and Cost

• 15 Tage Free-Trial
• Update 2025: The prices for the paid version have changed and, depending on the package, are between EUR 14 and EUR 52 per month and users with annual payment. It is important to mention here that termination or a change of tariff is possible at any time.

SALESFORCE 

Salesforce is the top dog in the CRM systems on the market, which has also received numerous awards. Awarded by Forbes (three years in a row) as the most innovative company, “Leader in Sales Force Automation” award, market leader in CRM Magazine for both medium-sized and large companies. Our verdict unreservedly agrees with the many awards. Despite the wide range of functions, the system is very user-friendly, very adaptable and very efficient to operate. Salesforce provides an overview of all sales activities at all times, and sales opportunities are also clearly visible. Good collaboration functions, individual program parts are well and efficiently linked. Our absolute favourite, which leaves nothing to be desired. Get in touch with Best Salesforce Development Company now and develop your own CRM.

Special features

• highly scalable
• adaptable to all needs
• online-based (therefore accessible from anywhere)
• social media can be used from the system

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• Data encrypted in the cloud
• user safety
• ISO-certified, open interface systems for connection to numerous systems (e.g. ERP system)

Trial and cost

Very successful interactive demo with your own account, guided tours (also very successful, practical presentation based on a live example), 30-day free test. Pay-as-you-go (you only pay for what is actually used), as well as user-based billing from 70 euros per user and month.

Essentials $25/month, Lightning Professionals $75/month, Enterprise $150/month, and Lightning Unlimited $300/month

Hubspot 

HubSpot’s CRM platform includes all the tools and integrations teams need. And provides organization for marketing, sales and customer service activities, content management or the automation of business processes. The young company, founded by two MIT students in the USA, has its German headquarters in Berlin and scores with its “inbound methodology”.

Special features

For sales teams, Hubspot offers reporting dashboards, deal tracking, sales pipeline management, contact management, integration with Gmail & Outlook, appointment scheduling, email templates, tracking and notifications, lead management, appointment scheduling, call recording and Mobile CRM App for iOS & Android.

Included free for marketing teams are Lead Generation Forms & Popups, Ads & Behavioral Targeting, Live Chat & Chatbot Software, Landing Pages, Email Marketing, Prospect Website Behavior, Reports Dashboards and management of contact information.

And when using Hubspot in customer service, there are tickets, conversations inbox, live chat & chatbots, team emails, email templates, closed ticket reports, waiting time & response time reports, contact management, company data and website activity your contacts.

Compatibility/Data Sharing

With HubSpot data sync, users can create a one-way or two-way data exchange between HubSpot and other apps. There are currently more than 875 HubSpot integrations. The HubSpot App Marketplace makes it easy to find, evaluate, and install app integrations for HubSpot. This allows users to enter their data faster and more effectively and improve their customer experience.

Trial versions

There is a 14-day trial for Marketing Hub, which is integrated with the HubSpot CRM. (No commitment, no credit card required). The HubSpot CRM in its basic functions is free.

Cost models

HubSpot’s core CRM features are free to use. With up to 1,000,000 contacts and no limit on user count or customer data, HubSpot’s CRM functionality is 100{b2e062dacaa682ac06b65f50eda167b816e329330e76ab97664011f321ee08e4} free and has no expiration date. Advanced CRM functionality is available as part of Premium Sales Hub products.

Starter from €41/month, Professional from €414/month, Enterprise from €1,104/month

Pepper Cloud CRM

Pepper Cloud makes its place as one of the best sales CRM software solutions, specifically designed to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This comprehensive CRM streamlines sales processes, optimises opportunity management, automates sales and marketing tasks, enhances workflow efficiency, facilitates lead generation, and empowers seamless contact and account management.

Pepper Cloud’s intuitive interface prioritises user-friendliness, ensuring effortless navigation and maximising the utilisation of its powerful features.

Key features of Pepper Cloud CRM include: 

• An all-in-one sales CRM solution with multiple tool integrations
• CRM integrated with WhatsApp and Facebook
• Easy sales pipeline management and revenue forecasting
• Voice & video calling capabilities
• Automated workflows
• AI-driven CRM
• Access to advanced lead analytics
• Pre-approved PSG vendor
• 24/7 customer support

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• Data encrypted in the cloud
• Two-way data sync
• API interface available
• Data import via various formats (also Gmail, Outlook, and CSV). 

Demo and cost

• Free CRM demo
• Industry-based pricing plan
• Up to 50% PSG grant

zendesk

zendesk took over the earlier CRM Base and is developing it further. The CRM is primarily aimed at sales. The online-based CRM software is simple but functional and very intuitive and quick to use. Clear and very clear design throughout the application

Special features

• Email Tracking & Automation
• Mobiles CRM
• Log and record calls

Compatibility/Data Sharing

many apps can be integrated directly into the CRM

Test/Cost

• free trial available
• paid versions between 19 and 199 euros per user and month

clientcube

Clientcube is a web-based software solution for sales planning in small and medium-sized businesses. The tool, specially developed for field staff, simplifies the planning of customer visits and offers optimal appointment preparation (open tasks, numbers/data/facts about the customer). Clientcube can be used on all end devices (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone) with internet access and a standard browser. Particularly noteworthy is the easy handling and practical application.

Special features

• Customer management (search for and display customers, create/edit customers (acquisition of new customers) and definition of call and visit cycles)
• Follow-ups, tasks & reports (follow-ups for calls and visits, setting up tasks, storing reports on customer visits or calls)
• Appointment preparation & planning (appointment preparation (numbers/data/facts about the customer => summarized data from your merchandise management system, scheduling with an integrated weekly planner, searching for customers in the area for efficient route planning)
• Administrative (Data import via CSV interface, miscellaneous statistics)

Compatibility/Data Sharing

The data is imported manually via the CSV interface in the tool and automatically via the HTTPS protocol. Clientcube can be used on all end devices (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone) with internet access and a standard browser.

Trials and Cost

A trial version can be viewed for free. Simply fill out our contact form and we will send you a link to a free, fully functional demo version.

• With a three-month notice period: One-off set-up fee of EUR 950.00
• EUR 17.00 per month per installed user
• EUR 10.00 per month for the server infrastructure

Individually negotiable pricing if more than 10 users are needed.

CENTRALSTATION CRM

Well suited and designed for smaller companies, low complexity, focus on essential functions. Centralstation CRM is less analytically oriented, but designed for practical work with the customer history in particular. What is particularly remarkable is the customer service, which is rated “very good” by most customers.

Special features:

• Mobile Version
• encrypted connection as with banks
• redundant data storage for high data security

Compatibility/data exchange:

• Contact export for newsletters or mailings possible (vcard or Excel),
• Data import via various formats (also Gmail, vcards, etc). ,
• API interface available

Trials and costs:

• 30-day trial
• Startup version free (3 users, 200 contacts, 20 MB)
• numerous other packages from EUR 29 per month (complete) to EUR 329 (complete for up to 80 users)

AkquiseManager

Customer data and sales measures can be organized, structured and managed wonderfully and efficiently in AkquiseManager. In addition, the flexible and comprehensive tool also makes it extremely easy to acquire new customers and orders, regardless of the industry. Several data are displayed in one window and can be edited clearly and practically together. The CRM system is primarily designed for founders, startups and small businesses and offers various packages at attractive prices.

Special features

• Teamwork on cases
• Statistics and analysis tools
• Rights management for multiple users
• high level of customizability
• various automations possible
• Customer import and export
• Web-based
• multilingualism
• Plugins

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• Cloudbasiert
• Also usable for Mac

Trial and cost

• Try it free for 30 days
• The AkquiseManager SOLO costs 25 euros per month.
• For additional functions, there is the AkquiseManager BUSINESS for 69 euros per month.
• The most extensive version and therefore the complete package is the AkquiseManager PLUS and costs 99 euros per month.

SUGAR CRM

One of the most recognizable names in the business. High range of functions and high automation options for both marketing and sales. It is less complex to operate than many other comprehensive solutions in the industry. SugarCRM is also easily scalable, but is aimed more at users with very high requirements.

Special features

• Mobile Version
• special solutions for insurance companies
• additional storage space (if more is required than is included)

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• cloudbasiert
• Office plugins partially integrated
• Oracle and MySQL can be integrated with some versions,
• in addition, many other compatibilities, such as Webex Meeting or Google Docs use within the system

Trials and Cost

• free demo possible
• free community edition
• Paid versions between 40 and 150 USD per user per month (to be paid annually)

NIMBLE

A solution with a focus primarily on Social CRM. Sales force automation and social CRM are offered for small and medium-sized companies. However, the solution is too small for larger companies. The solutions are smart and highly automated, Nimble is certainly an independent development, but it offers interesting approaches.

Special features

• can update itself with relevant data
• little file input required for comprehensive profiles
• can interpret “signals” independently and is capable of learning
• Firefox und Chrome Add-On, Safari Extension, Android Version

Compatibility/Data Sharing

Runs on Windows and Mac systems, as well as in web browsers, Gmail and Outlook; works with Hootsuite, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Angellist, Google+, Crunchbase and also Salesforce, Foursquare and Swarm, among others.

Trials and Cost

• 14 days free trial
• $15 per user per month

PIPEDRIVE

Pipedrive is first and foremost a sales pipeline tool. It relies on a predominantly visual representation, which is quite good for clarity. The range of functions is kept rather simple, but operation is very easy and it hardly takes any setup time. The interface is reminiscent of a Kanban board. With a fairly simple reporting system, you can keep an eye not only on sales but also on sales forecasts.

Special features

• Set up quickly
• iOS and Android apps
• very user-friendly and self-explanatory
• free support (phone/email)

Compatibility & data exchange

• API available (JSON format for data output)
• Data is stored online

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial
• 12 EUR per user per month

STREAK –

Streak is a small but interesting extension for Gmail. Customer data can be processed and managed directly within Gmail. Easy to use and adapt – but of course only better contact management with a little more clarity.

Special features

Extension for Gmail (in Google Chrome), summarize all conversations with one person, integrated MailSnippets, store comprehensive customer data about the contact

Compatibility & data exchange

not specified

Trials and Cost

free version, 15 to 129 euros / month

INSIGHTLY

Insightly also sees itself as a small business solution. In addition to good customer and lead management and contact management, project management and many social media functionalities are also integrated. A good and quite comprehensive solution, which is nevertheless limited to easy-to-use and clear useful functions.

Special features

iOS and Android version, full social media integration

Compatibility/Data Sharing

Integration with Dropbox, Evernote, email, GoogleApps, MailChimp, Outlook, Office 365 QuickBooks, Zapier and others

Test/Cost

• 14 days free trial
• FREE for up to 2 users
• Basic, Plus and Professional for $12-$99 per user per month

PODIO

Podio claims not to be as “dull” and complicated as other CRM applications. Essentially, the functionality is limited to sales and leads management, together with some collaboration functions. A simple task and project management round off the functionality. The interfaces are very clear and offer a good overview.

Special features

• real-time communication
• Integrated task management

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• API available
• numerous integrations, including proposable, Evernote, Google Calendar, Hangouts, Google Apps, QuickBooks, Outlook, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive

Trials and Cost

• Demo bookable
• FREE for up to 2 users
• Basic – Enterprise between $12 and $99 per user per month (paid annually)

DAYLITE

Like many small solutions, a combination of everything that can be used. The pure CRM functionality is not that specific and not very analytical, but the most important functions are there. Some automations can also be made. All in all a large business suite is small.

Special features

• Mobile Version
• web access
• Telephone system can be integrated
• Task and project management
• time tracking for small business
• Customer database with some CRM features
• possible with and without your own server

Compatibility & data exchange

runs on Mac/iPhone, numerous integrations, API

Trials and Cost

• Daylite Cloud 30 days free trial
• per user from 24 euros per month
• Server-Version 299,90 Euro pro User

VTIGER

Also a relatively well-known name among CRM software. VTiger is modular, open source and web based. It contains very professional functions such as integrated cases management (enter business cases individually), inventory (manage products, services and payments) and numerous additional modules. There is a Sales Edition, a Help Desk Edition, and an All-in-One Ultimate Edition.

Special features

Numerous functions, divided into different areas (sales/helpdesk/all-in-one and inventory), additional kickstart program for a quick start, users, roles, workflow design

Compatibility & data exchange

diverse

Trials and Cost

• Free test possible for 15 days
• from $10 per user per month (Sales Starter) up to $30 per user per month (Ultimate Edition)

ESPOCRM

Espo is a simple, very clear solution that is completely web-based. Espo’s speed is impressive, and it’s open source. Espo can be used locally or as a cloud service. EspoCRM is very scalable, adjustments can also be made without programming. In addition to document management and email, simple social CRM functions and optional inventory management and numerous reports are also available.

Special features

numerous extensions, cases management, workflow management, VoIP INtegration possible, tasks, calendar and opportunities.

Compatibility/Data Sharing

diverse

Trials & Costs

• free to download
• Cloud FREE up to 2 users
• Basic or Enterprise $15 or $25 per month (minimum 5 users required)

PIPELINEDEALS

PipelineDeals is a solution primarily focused on sales pipelines. There is also contact and lead management and functions to manage a sales team. Some automation features are also included. Good clarity, well thought-out functions (if only the most necessary ones) and relatively user-friendly.

Special features

Next action function, activity monitoring

Compatibility & data exchange

Integration of Google Apps, Outlook, MailChimp, Excel, QuickBooks and others

Trials and Cost

free 14-day trial

SPROUTSOCIAL

SproutSocial is pure social media management software. It is aimed at anyone who is looking for a tool for social media marketing. The solution is also suitable for agencies that want to offer this service to their customers. In addition, there are comprehensive analysis functions for your own social media activities and the resulting successes.

Special features

• Smart Unified Inbox
• scheduled shipment
• Analyzing engagement patterns of your own followers

Compatibility and data exchange

Zendesk, UserVoice but also Salesforce integration

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial
• Deluxe $ 59 per user per month
• Premium 99 USD per user per month,
• Team for 3 users 500 USD per month

INFUSIONSOFT

Infusionsoft sells itself as a CRM software for small businesses. In fact, it’s more of a sales automation with auto-follow-ups and opportunity management. There is also a calendar and task management. Infusionsoft offers above all the basics for sales work.

Special features

• Integrated shopping cart and cash flow
• Lead score for contacts
• segmentation function

Compatibility & data exchange

Gmail-Sync und Outlook-Sync, GrowSocial als Addon

Trials and Cost

• Demo available
• Pricing from $199 per month (“Essentials”) to $599 per month (Team)

WICE

The system from Germany offers a secure cloud CRM advertises with comprehensive functionality – cannot really go into detail about the functions. Without registering for a test, you don’t learn too much. However, you first have to request it, stating all your personal data. You have to be an entrepreneur within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code.

Special features

AddOns and extensions, getting started

Compatibility/Data Sharing

not specified

Trials and Cost

• The first user is free and counts as a test account.
• Each additional user costs EUR 30 per month with a monthly notice period and EUR 40 per month with an annual notice period.

CAS PIA

CAS PIA is a web-based CRM system for smaller companies, startups or freelancers, but with high functionality and many extras. Included are not only customer management functions, but also groupware functionalities, email integration and telephony connection, campaign management and project management. Everything is quite clear and also with a pleasing, pleasant design.

Special features

geographic distribution of customers, mobile apps

Compatibility & data exchange

Outlook Integration, Office-Integration

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial
• Starter Edition (limited) from 4.90 per user and month
• Full version 19.90 EUR

APOLLO

Apollo sees itself as simple project and task management in connection with a contact management function. The functionality is very low and just covers the basic requirements. In some cases, however, this may be exactly what is desired. However, there is also a fair amount of freeware tools on the market for this.

Special features

none

Compatibility & data exchange

Import via vcard or csv

Trials and Cost

• 30 days free trial
• Prices from $23 per month to $148 per month

CAPSULE

Capsule is a beautifully designed solution that provides basic contact management and sales management functionalities.

Special features

Mobile Version, Cases-Management, AddOns und Extras

Compatibility & data exchange

Google Apps, FreshBooks, MailChimp and a few others such as ActiveCampaign

Trials and Cost

• 30 days free trial
• up to 2 users FREE, otherwise 8 GBP per month and user

VTC CRM

VTC offers a CRM software either for its own server or in the cloud (on German servers). It offers quite broad functions for sales, marketing and support, such as opportunity management, contact management and also an option for managing offers and service contracts. The analysis functions can also be used to specifically examine sales trends or create marketing analyses, and you can also have predictions made.

Special features

Office-Plugins, WebFormulare, Rechtemanagement, Workflow-Management, Mobile Version, Corporate-Identity Integration, Case Management, Widgets

Compatibility and data exchange

not specified

Trials and Cost

• Free 30-day trial
• Basic Cloud from EUR 25 per user and month
• Cloud versions between 330 and 590 EUR per month (unlimited users)

WECLAPP CRM

weclapp is a CRM and ERP solution for small and medium-sized companies. The CRM part of the software offers the basic functions for contact and lead management, as well as campaign management. There is also a calendar and task management.

Special features

Role management, form designer, regional management, sales pipeline, audit-proof archiving of documents, group chat, free online seminars.

Compatibility & data exchange

z.B. MailChimp, Magento, API vorhanden, Office und Outlook-Sync, Exchange

Trials and Cost

• 30-day free trial and demo available
• from 9 EUR per month and user for CRM
• ERP solution as a surcharge (EUR 19 for service providers, EUR 39 for retailers per user per month)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft also offers a CRM software. However, Microsoft is persistently silent about the exact functions and the retail price. However, the possibility of using the CRM system together with other programs from Microsoft for sales and business as a complete suite is certainly interesting.

Special features

comes from Microsoft, can be used and integrated with other programs (Microsoft Sales, etc.).

Compatibility and data exchange

not specified

Trials and Cost

• 30 days free trial
• Product tour or a concierge trial (guided by a Microsoft employee) are possible
• In retail, the individual versions range between EUR 230 and EUR 440, in the online version (Office 365) the user licenses cost between EUR 24.50 and EUR 53.10 per user and month.

SCOPEVISIO CRM

Scopevisio CRM is cloud-based software within a complete business suite that provides basic functionality in sales and marketing, contact management, and task and activity management. Remarkable: German provider who also stores on German servers.

Special feature

Mobile application CRM2GO

Compatibility & data exchange

Various export and import formats and data source connections, for other parts of the suite also Creditreform, MS Office, DATEV

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial
• After that, 3 versions with different ranges of functions are available (EUR 9.95, EUR 19.95 and EUR 29.95 per user per month)
• particularly inexpensive when purchasing the complete suite (+projects, + billing + finances + teamwork DMS)

SUPEROFFICE CRM

Superoffice is also a German provider. The software promises to offer everything completely – the most important functions for sales, marketing and contact management as well as support are actually available.

Special features

• ticket management
• Forecasts
• all communication channels in one view
• Pocket CRM App for Android and iOS (Phones and Tablets)

Compatibility & data exchange

Office and email integration, Outlook and Exchange, Google Calendar

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial
• Standard CRM costs 44 EUR per user and month,
• if marketing or sales or service (support function) is also required, the price increases to EUR 55 per user and month.
• All functions are available for EUR 65 per user and month.

SMARTCRM

SmartCRM is a solution that is primarily aimed at industry and trade. The software has a modular structure and can therefore be easily adapted. The entire package offers a very comprehensive range of functions that build on each other and on the SmartCRM basis and interlock seamlessly.

Special features

Comprehensive solution for all purposes, customizable modules, analysis functions, numerous interfaces

Compatibility & data exchange

Interfaces to numerous business suites and ERP systems and DMS (Document Management) systems, to inxmail and Office, training courses, system planning

Trials and Cost

an online live demo can be arranged

1CRM

The philosophy behind 1CRM is that everyone deserves a holistic system – regardless of whether it is a startup or an established medium-sized company. That’s why the free Startup Edition already contains all the features of the Professional Edition. The CRM system has a modular structure so that the functionality and the user interface can be adapted to suit your own taste. 1CRM offers customer management, an invoicing program, opportunity management for sales, campaign management for marketing, as well as support and comprehensive analysis options. Another advantage of 1CRM is the flexible hosting: The system can be installed on your own server or used in the certified Stuttgart cloud.

Special features:

• Comprehensive and cross-industry CRM software
• Easy personalization with drag and drop
• High flexibility in licensing
• Certified data center
• Sophisticated role and rights management
• Optimized for mobile devices or as an app
• Free online seminars

Compatibility/data exchange:

• Web-based and therefore independent of the operating system
• Import and export of CSV data
• Open REST API and configurable webhooks
• Marketing Automation with Hubspot and Leadguerrilla
• CMS connection via WordPress, TYPO3 and Joomla!
• Interfaces to Google, Dropbox, Zapier, CardDAV, CalDAV & Co.
• Standardized interface to accounting (DATEV)

Trial version and costs:

• Startup Edition with operation on your own server (on-premises) 0 euros (limited to 3 users, 300 companies, 750 contacts, 750 leads and 750 target customers), in the cloud from 12 euros per user and month.
• Professional Edition On-Premises from 21 euros (no limit), in the cloud from 33 euros per user and month.
• Enterprise Edition On-Premises from 27 euros (without limitation with PDF editor and module designer), in the cloud from 44 euros per user and month.

infrastructure

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infra-struktur” is an online-based business and CRM software especially for small and medium-sized companies with 1 – 100 users. The software automatically collects all information and business data from all channels such as B. e-mail, telephone, faxes, appointments, documents, etc. and links them to customer master data or projects. The resulting digital customer or project files with chronological contact histories are the ideal basis for your office management, sales CRM or marketing. Thanks to cloud technology, the information is available to you at any time and from anywhere via an internet browser. In this way you can network yourself, your employees and branches perfectly.

Special features

• Automatic linking of customer communication (email, telephone, fax, documents, appointments) with digital customer and project files
• Chronological contact histories
• Individual data masks and fields – you decide what you need
• Web-based – work from anywhere, anytime
• Hosted and Made in Germany
• Flexibly scalable
• Can be used in any industry
• Intelligent add-on modules such as B. geo map, video chat, ifs.analytics
• Integrated call center – your call relief in peak times
• Short official channels – direct line to the service & support team
• Easy to implement – ​​get started quickly in 3 days

Compatibility/Data Sharing

For various solutions – such as e.g. B. LEXWARE®, SAP®, Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Dynamics Navision®, SAGE®, infor®, orgaMAX®, SoftENGINE®, easybill® or DATEV® – we have a wide range of interfaces. These offer you the possibility of pure data import into infrastructure, various export options through to bidirectional comparison of your data stocks, e.g. B. Not having to maintain address data twice.

Trials and Cost

• Starter package from €69 per month.
• Other interesting packages
• Free demo access

combit CRM

combits CRM software is a clear and flexible all-rounder that is used by companies of all industries and sizes. Regardless of the number of customers and the amount of data, customer-related processes are designed efficiently. The supplied solution already fully covers many standard processes. combit CRM can be used on the go and is very flexible: user interfaces and database structures can be individually adapted.

Special features

• immediately ready to go and quickly customized
• low initial investment due to flexible rental model
• very sustainable investment with low follow-up costs, since many things can be adjusted if necessary
• Extensive campaign management with GDPR support
• highly integrable and with e-mail tool connections

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• Numerous simple import and export formats, e.g. Excel, SQL, Access, various text formats, etc.
• Communication can be fully integrated (telephone, email, letter)
• SDK present

Trial and cost

• 45 days fully functional trial version for free via download
• Basic Edition from €19/month per license

HIGHRISE

Update 2025: Highrise is closing, no new accounts can be created. However, anyone who already has an account can continue to use the CRM. Until the end of the Internet, as the provider promises.

Highrise is primarily aimed at small companies and has a rather limited range of functions compared to the large solutions. But the essentials are on board, the overview and the usability are successful. An integrated task management also makes – simply designed – workflows quite easy to manage.

Special features

• quite successful combination of address book, contact management and simple CRM functions
• Tasks, reminders and projects at a simple level

Compatibility/Data Sharing

• API available
• simple import and export function

Trials and Cost

• free 30-day trial for all versions
• Solo Plan ab 29 USD pro Monat (1 User),
• Basic – Premium cost between 24 USD per month up to 99 USD per month (6 – 40 users)