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Bitrix24 vs Zoho CRM

Bitrix24 logo

Bitrix24

Software

All-in-one CRM and business automation platform

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Free
Rated
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Zoho CRM logo

Zoho CRM

Software

The world's favorite CRM

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitrix24 the free plan is limited to 2 users and 5 GB of storage; Zoho CRM free tier limited to 3 users only
  • They diverge on capability: Bitrix24 covers Sales pipeline, Zoho CRM covers Lead management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitrix24 and Zoho CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitrix24 and Zoho CRM differ
AttributeBitrix24Zoho CRM
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20121996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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

  • Sales pipeline
  • Service desk
  • Project management
  • Chat
  • Automation
  • Mobile app
  • Google Apps
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Zoho CRM

  • Lead management
  • Deal tracking
  • Sales automation
  • Analytics
  • Mobile CRM
  • Email marketing
  • AI assistant (Zia)
  • G Suite

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • GDPR

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 Zoho CRM
  • Team chat, tasks and project management in one suitenot Zoho CRM
  • Telephony and email integrated with customer recordsnot Zoho CRM
  • Document storage and collaborationnot Zoho CRM
  • Workflow automation and HR records on the higher tiersnot Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM

  • Sales automationnot Bitrix24
  • Lead managementnot Bitrix24
  • Customer supportnot Bitrix24
  • Marketing automationnot Bitrix24
  • Analytics & reportingnot 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

Zoho CRM

  • Free tier limited to 3 users only
  • Steep pricing when scaling beyond 10 users
  • Limited offline capabilities compared to some competitors
  • Setup and configuration can require significant customization

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

Zoho CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 users
    • Basic modules
    • Standard dashboards
  • Standard$14/month
    • Sales forecasting
    • Custom dashboards
    • Workflow automation
  • Professional$23/month
    • Inventory management
    • AI predictions
    • Advanced customization
  • Enterprise$40/month
    • Zia AI assistant
    • Multi-currency
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitrix24 if

  • You need sales pipeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want service desk.

Choose Zoho CRM if

  • You need lead management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Bitrix24 or Zoho CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitrix24 starts at Free and Zoho CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitrix24 or Zoho CRM?
Bitrix24 starts at Free and Zoho CRM at Free.
Does Bitrix24 or Zoho CRM run on more platforms?
Bitrix24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoho CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Bitrix24 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Zoho CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Bitrix24 do that Zoho CRM cannot?
Bitrix24 covers Sales pipeline, Service desk, Project management, Chat. Zoho CRM covers Lead management, Deal tracking, Sales automation, Analytics. Both handle Contact management, Slack, Zapier, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho CRM: Does Zoho CRM have a free tier?

Yes. Zoho CRM offers a free plan for up to 3 users that includes core CRM functionality like lead, contact, and account management, basic workflow automation, and customizable dashboards.

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Zoho CRM: What does Zoho CRM cost for a paid plan?

Zoho CRM pricing ranges from $14 per user per month for the Standard plan up to $52 per user per month for the Ultimate plan when billed annually. Most sales teams use the Professional plan around $23/user/month or Enterprise at $40/user/month.

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Zoho CRM: Is Zoho CRM independent or owned by another company?

Zoho CRM is part of Zoho Corporation, which is independent and bootstrapped. The parent company was founded in 1996 as AdventNet, rebranded to Zoho in 2009, and has never accepted external venture funding.

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