CRM · head to head
Capsule CRM vs Keap
The short version
- Only Capsule CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Capsule CRM free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline; Keap the entry price is $299 a month and includes only 2 user licences, with each additional user at $39 a month
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Keap actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capsule CRM | Keap |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2000 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).
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 Keap does not also cover.
Only in Keap
- Contact management
- Pipeline management
- Email marketing
- Marketing automation
- Sales automation
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Capsule CRM
- Centralizing customer data for salesnot Keap
- Tracking sales pipeline and conversionnot Keap
- Managing project delivery with kanban boardsnot Keap
- Automating task workflows for teamsnot Keap
Keap
- Contact management and CRMnot Capsule CRM
- Marketing automationnot Capsule CRM
- Sales pipeline managementnot 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
Keap
- The entry price is $299 a month and includes only 2 user licences, with each additional user at $39 a month
- Price varies with contact count, and the bands are only visible by entering a number into a calculator on the page
- Implementation services are described as required rather than optional
- Text marketing beyond the included 500 messages is a separate add on running from $24 to $279 a month
Pricing, plan by plan
Capsule CRM
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.
Keap
$29/month- Lite$29/month
- Contact management
- Email marketing
- Standard$59/month
- Everything in Lite
- Sales automation
- Pipeline management
- Professional$149/month
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced automation
- AI features
Which should you pick?
Choose Keap if
- You need contact management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want pipeline management.
Questions people ask
- Is Capsule CRM or Keap better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Keap at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Keap?
- Capsule CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Capsule CRM and $29/month for Keap.
- Does Capsule CRM or Keap run on more platforms?
- Capsule CRM runs on Web. Keap runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
- Yes. Capsule CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Keap starts at $29/month.
- What is Capsule CRM best used for?
- Capsule CRM is most often used for centralizing customer data for sales, tracking sales pipeline and conversion, managing project delivery with kanban boards, automating task workflows for teams. Of those, centralizing customer data for sales and tracking sales pipeline and conversion are not what Keap is typically brought in for.
- What can Capsule CRM do that Keap cannot?
- Keap covers Contact management, Pipeline management, Email marketing, Marketing automation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Capsule CRM: How much does Capsule CRM cost?
Capsule CRM pricing is per-user, per-month with annual billing discounts up to 15%. Specific dollar amounts are not published on the pricing page; contact sales for exact pricing for Starter, Growth, and Advanced plans.
SourceKeap: How much does Keap cost?
Keap costs $299/month billed at $2,988/year for the main plan, which includes 2 user licenses. Additional users cost $39/month each.
SourceCapsule CRM: Does Capsule CRM offer a free tier?
Yes, Capsule CRM offers a free plan for up to 2 users with 250 contacts, 5 custom fields, 1 sales pipeline, and basic features. A 14-day free trial with no card required is also available for paid plans.
SourceKeap: What text messaging fees does Keap charge?
Text marketing tiers range from $24 to $279/month with included message allotments. Overages are $0.015 per message and $0.01 per minute for voice.
SourceCapsule CRM: What contact limit does each paid plan include?
Starter plan includes 30,000 contacts, Growth plan includes 60,000 contacts, Advanced plan includes 120,000 contacts, and Ultimate includes custom limits.
SourceKeap: Is implementation included in Keap pricing?
Implementation services are required at additional cost. Package pricing is available through Keap sales.
SourceCapsule CRM: Are there add-on costs beyond the base plan?
Yes, Capsule CRM offers a Marketing Add-on starting at $11/month that includes email campaigns, social posting, and lead capture forms.
SourceRelated pages
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