CRM · head to head
Capsule CRM vs Lusha
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; Lusha teams over 5 users must contact sales for configuration; no published per-user limits for standard plans
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Lusha actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capsule CRM | Lusha |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Unknown | 2016 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Lusha does not also cover.
Only in Lusha
- Contact database
- Email search
- Company intelligence
- Email verification
- Chrome extension
- Integrations
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Capsule CRM
- Centralizing customer data for salesnot Lusha
- Tracking sales pipeline and conversionnot Lusha
- Managing project delivery with kanban boardsnot Lusha
- Automating task workflows for teamsnot Lusha
Lusha
- Lead generationnot Capsule CRM
- Contact researchnot Capsule CRM
- Email verificationnot 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
Lusha
- Teams over 5 users must contact sales for configuration; no published per-user limits for standard plans
- Unused credits on monthly plans roll over but cap at twice the monthly limit, creating potential waste
- Annual plans do not roll over unused credits; they reset at cycle end
Pricing, plan by plan
Capsule CRM
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.
Lusha
Free- FreeFree
- 40 credits per month
- Basic prospecting features
- Browser extension
- Starter$49.9/month
- 400 credits per month
- All Free plan features
- Professional$69.9/month
- 600 credits per month
- All Starter features
- Premium$399.9/month
- 3,400 credits per month
- All Professional features
Which should you pick?
Choose Lusha if
- You need contact database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want email search.
Questions people ask
- Is Capsule CRM or Lusha better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Lusha at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Lusha?
- Capsule CRM starts at Free and Lusha at Free.
- Does Capsule CRM or Lusha run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Lusha is typically brought in for.
- What can Capsule CRM do that Lusha cannot?
- Lusha covers Contact database, Email search, Company intelligence, Email verification.
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.
SourceLusha: What does Lusha's Free plan include?
Lusha's Free plan provides 40 credits per month at no cost. It includes basic prospecting features, browser extension access, and CRM integrations. Credits are used for email reveals (1 credit per contact) and phone numbers (10 credits per contact).
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.
SourceLusha: How do Lusha credits work and what is the credit rollover policy?
Lusha uses a credit system where email reveals cost 1 credit and phone reveals cost 10 credits per contact. On monthly plans, unused credits roll over and accumulate up to twice your monthly credit limit. Annual plans reset unused credits at the cycle's end without rollover.
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.
SourceLusha: What is the annual pricing for Lusha plans?
Lusha offers annual pricing at a discount: Starter is $449.10/year (4,800 credits annually), Professional is $587.16/year (7,200 credits), and Premium is $3,119.21/year (40,800 credits). Annual plans are cheaper per credit than monthly but do not roll over unused credits.
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
More on Capsule CRM
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