CRM · head to head
Agile CRM vs Really Simple Systems
The short version
- Only Agile CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Agile CRM limited to 10 free users with basic features only; Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
- They diverge on capability: Agile CRM covers Lead scoring, Really Simple Systems covers Sales pipeline.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Agile CRM and Really Simple Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Agile CRM | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $15/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM), founded (2009).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Agile CRM
- Lead scoring
- Email automation
- Marketing automation
- Service desk
- Web forms
- Analytics
- Slack
- Google Drive
Only in Really Simple Systems
- Sales pipeline
- Task management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Google Workspace
- English language support
Both cover
- Contact management
- Zapier
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Agile CRM
- Managing customer relationships and contactsnot Really Simple Systems
- Automating sales workflows and pipeline trackingnot Really Simple Systems
- Running email marketing campaigns and lead generationnot Really Simple Systems
- Building helpdesk and customer support systemsnot Really Simple Systems
Really Simple Systems
- Sales managementnot Agile CRM
- Contact trackingnot Agile CRM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Agile CRM
- Limited to 10 free users with basic features only
- Email and phone support included starting at $8.99 tier
- CRM analytics features require additional per-usage pricing for email counts
Really Simple Systems
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
Pricing, plan by plan
Agile CRM
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 10 users
- 1
- 000 Contacts & Companies
- Starter$8.99/monthly
- 10
- 000 Contacts & Companies
- 3 Plugins
- Regular$29.99/monthly
- 50
- 000 Contacts & Companies
- 50+ Plugins/Integrations
- Enterprise$47.99/monthly
- Unlimited Contacts & Companies
- 50+ Plugins
- Dedicated Account Rep
Really Simple Systems
$15/month- Essential$15/month
- Contact management
- Task tracking
- Professional$25/month
- Everything in Essential
- Sales pipeline
- Reporting
- Professional Plus$35/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced customization
Which should you pick?
Choose Agile CRM if
- You need lead scoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want email automation.
Choose Really Simple Systems if
- You need sales pipeline.
- You also want task management.
Questions people ask
- Is Agile CRM or Really Simple Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Agile CRM starts at Free and Really Simple Systems at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Agile CRM or Really Simple Systems?
- Agile CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agile CRM and $15/month for Really Simple Systems.
- Does Agile CRM or Really Simple Systems run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Agile CRM for free?
- Yes. Agile CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Really Simple Systems starts at $15/month.
- What is Agile CRM best used for?
- Agile CRM is most often used for managing customer relationships and contacts, automating sales workflows and pipeline tracking, running email marketing campaigns and lead generation, building helpdesk and customer support systems. Of those, managing customer relationships and contacts and automating sales workflows and pipeline tracking are not what Really Simple Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Agile CRM do that Really Simple Systems cannot?
- Agile CRM covers Lead scoring, Email automation, Marketing automation, Service desk. Really Simple Systems covers Sales pipeline, Task management, Email integration, Reporting. Both handle Contact management, Zapier, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Agile CRM: How much does Agile CRM cost?
Agile CRM offers a free plan for up to 10 users with basic CRM, sales, and helpdesk features. Paid plans start at $8.99/user/month for the Starter tier and go up to $47.99/user/month for Enterprise with unlimited contacts and custom features. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20241226213740/https://www.agilecrm.com/pricing
SourceAgile CRM: Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan at any time?
Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time directly from Agile CRM's online dashboard, with no penalties or long-term contracts required.
SourceAgile CRM: What is the uptime guarantee for paid plans?
Agile CRM offers a 99.5% uptime guarantee on all paid plans, ensuring your system is available 99.5% of the time. The platform is hosted on Google and Amazon cloud infrastructure for reliability.
SourceRelated pages
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