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Attio vs Storybook

Attio logo

Attio

Software

The CRM built for the next generation of companies

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Storybook logo

Storybook

Software

Build component driven UIs faster

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Storybook has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Attio the free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records; Storybook requires JavaScript framework knowledge for full utilization
  • They diverge on capability: Attio covers Custom data model, Storybook covers Component isolation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Attio and Storybook actually diverge.

Attributes where Attio and Storybook differ
AttributeAttioStorybook
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter
Founded20212017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Attio

  • Custom data model
  • Flexible views
  • Email integration
  • Calendar sync
  • Automations
  • Mobile app
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates

Only in Storybook

  • Component isolation
  • Interactive development
  • Visual testing
  • Documentation generation
  • Accessibility testing
  • Interaction testing
  • Addons ecosystem
  • Hot module reloading

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Attio

  • Sales pipelinenot Storybook
  • Customer managementnot Storybook
  • Deal trackingnot Storybook
  • Investor relationsnot Storybook
  • Partnership managementnot Storybook

Storybook

  • Component developmentnot Attio
  • Design system documentationnot Attio
  • Visual regression testingnot Attio
  • UI component showcasenot Attio
  • Team collaborationnot Attio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Attio

  • The free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • Outbound email is capped at 200 messages a month on the free plan and 1,000 on Plus
  • Call Intelligence, sequences, advanced reporting and permission controls all require the Pro tier
  • Custom objects are capped at 3 on free, 5 on Plus and 12 on Pro, with unlimited objects reserved for Enterprise
  • File storage is capped at 50 GB on the free and Plus tiers

Storybook

  • Requires JavaScript framework knowledge for full utilization
  • Limited native support for non-web platforms compared to specialized tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Attio

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Custom objects
    • Email sync
  • Plus$59/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automations
    • Custom attributes
  • Pro$119/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced automations
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom contracts
    • SSO
    • Dedicated support

Storybook

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Storybook review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Attio if

  • You need custom data model.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want flexible views.

Choose Storybook if

  • You need component isolation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter.
  • You also want interactive development.

Questions people ask

Is Attio or Storybook better?
Neither clearly leads. Attio starts at $29/month and Storybook at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Attio or Storybook?
Storybook has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Attio and Free for Storybook.
Does Attio or Storybook run on more platforms?
Attio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Storybook runs on Web, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter.
Can I use Storybook for free?
Yes. Storybook has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attio starts at $29/month.
What is Attio best used for?
Attio is most often used for sales pipeline, customer management, deal tracking, investor relations. Of those, sales pipeline and customer management are not what Storybook is typically brought in for.
What can Attio do that Storybook cannot?
Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Storybook covers Component isolation, Interactive development, Visual testing, Documentation generation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Storybook: Is Storybook free and open source?

Yes, Storybook is completely free and open source with source code hosted on GitHub. It has 2,282 contributors and approximately 83.58 million monthly installations.

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Storybook: What frameworks does Storybook support?

Storybook integrates with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and has been extended to support React Native, Android, iOS, and Flutter for mobile development.

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Storybook: What are the main capabilities of Storybook?

Storybook enables component development in isolation, interaction testing, visual testing, documentation, and sharing components with designers and stakeholders.

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Storybook: How is Storybook maintained?

Storybook is maintained by a community of 2,282 contributors. It originated from a startup called Kadira, was handed to the community in 2017, and has been community-driven since Storybook 3.0.

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