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Capsule CRM vs Insightly

Capsule CRM logo

Capsule CRM

Software

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Insightly logo

Insightly

Software

CRM & project management for any business

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capsule CRM free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline; Insightly record counts are capped by plan, at 100,000 on Plus and 500,000 on Enterprise, so the database size decides the tier

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Insightly actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Insightly differ
AttributeCapsule CRMInsightly
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Capsule CRM

Nothing recorded that Insightly does not also cover.

Only in Insightly

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Project management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Reporting
  • Mobile app
  • Mailchimp

What people use each for

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

Capsule CRM

No use cases recorded yet. See the Capsule CRM review.

Insightly

  • CRM with project delivery tracking after the salenot Capsule CRM
  • Managing leads, opportunities and customer projects in one record setnot Capsule CRM

Where each one falls short

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

Capsule CRM

  • Free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline
  • Starter plan, the cheapest paid tier, still caps at 30,000 contacts before requiring an upgrade to Growth (60,000) or Advanced (120,000)
  • Ultimate tier, aimed at teams of 5 or more users, has no published price and requires contacting sales
  • Marketing features are not included in any core plan; the Transpond marketing add-on costs an additional $11/month minimum on top of the CRM price

Insightly

  • Record counts are capped by plan, at 100,000 on Plus and 500,000 on Enterprise, so the database size decides the tier
  • Workflow automation requires the Professional plan at $49 per user per month
  • AI Copilot is metered by query, at 75 on Plus and 100 on Professional
  • Mass email is capped daily, at 2,500 on Plus and 10,000 on Enterprise
  • CRM, Marketing and Service are sold as three separate products, and Marketing is priced per account by prospect count starting at $99 for 2,000
  • Sandboxes and audit logging are Enterprise only at $99 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.

Insightly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 2 users
    • Contact management
  • Plus$29/month
    • Everything in Free
    • CRM features
    • Project management
  • Professional$59/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom fields

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Insightly if

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

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Insightly better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Insightly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Insightly?
Capsule CRM starts at Free and Insightly at Free.
Does Capsule CRM or Insightly run on more platforms?
Capsule CRM runs on Web. Insightly runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Capsule CRM do that Insightly cannot?
Insightly covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Project management, Task management.

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