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Bitrix24 vs Brain.fm

Bitrix24 logo

Bitrix24

Software

All-in-one CRM and business automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Brain.fm logo

Brain.fm

Software

Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bitrix24 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitrix24 the free plan is limited to 2 users and 5 GB of storage; Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • They diverge on capability: Bitrix24 covers Contact management, Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitrix24 and Brain.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitrix24 and Brain.fm differ
AttributeBitrix24Brain.fm
Starting priceFree$14.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20122015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Bitrix24

  • Contact management
  • Sales pipeline
  • Service desk
  • Project management
  • Chat
  • Automation
  • Mobile app
  • Slack

Only in Brain.fm

  • Neuroscience-designed music
  • Focus tracks
  • Relaxation tracks
  • Sleep tracks
  • Offline mode
  • Multiple genres
  • Cross-platform access
  • Ad-free experience

What people use each for

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

Bitrix24

  • CRM and sales pipeline management for a small businessnot Brain.fm
  • Team chat, tasks and project management in one suitenot Brain.fm
  • Telephony and email integrated with customer recordsnot Brain.fm
  • Document storage and collaborationnot Brain.fm
  • Workflow automation and HR records on the higher tiersnot Brain.fm

Brain.fm

  • Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot Bitrix24
  • ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot Bitrix24
  • Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot Bitrix24

Where each one falls short

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

Bitrix24

  • The free plan is limited to 2 users and 5 GB of storage
  • Plans are flat-rate blocks with hard user ceilings, so exceeding 5, 50 or 100 users means jumping a tier rather than adding a seat
  • Monthly billing is roughly 40 percent dearer than annual, at $69 against $49 on Basic
  • Sales automation and invoicing need Standard at $99 a month, and workflow automation and HR need Professional at $199
  • SOC compliance and the 99.95 percent SLA are Enterprise only, from $399 a month

Brain.fm

  • Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
  • ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
  • No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
  • Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitrix24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 12 users
    • Basic CRM
    • Chat
  • Basic$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Sales automation
    • Customer portal
  • Standard$99/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom fields
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Dedicated support

Brain.fm

$14.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitrix24 if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sales pipeline.
Bitrix24 review

Choose Brain.fm if

  • You need neuroscience-designed music.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want focus tracks.
Brain.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Bitrix24 or Brain.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitrix24 starts at Free and Brain.fm at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitrix24 or Brain.fm?
Bitrix24 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitrix24 and $14.99/month for Brain.fm.
Does Bitrix24 or Brain.fm run on more platforms?
Bitrix24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Bitrix24 for free?
Yes. Bitrix24 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month.
What is Bitrix24 best used for?
Bitrix24 is most often used for crm and sales pipeline management for a small business, team chat, tasks and project management in one suite, telephony and email integrated with customer records, document storage and collaboration. Of those, crm and sales pipeline management for a small business and team chat, tasks and project management in one suite are not what Brain.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Bitrix24 do that Brain.fm cannot?
Bitrix24 covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Service desk, Project management. Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks.
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