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Capsule CRM vs Nimble

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Capsule CRM

CRM

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nimble

CRM

Social CRM for teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Nimble nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Nimble differ
AttributeCapsule CRMNimble
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: 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 Nimble does not also cover.

Only in Nimble

  • Contact management
  • Social media integration
  • Pipeline management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Activity timeline
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn

What people use each for

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

Capsule CRM

  • Centralizing customer data for salesnot Nimble
  • Tracking sales pipeline and conversionnot Nimble
  • Managing project delivery with kanban boardsnot Nimble
  • Automating task workflows for teamsnot Nimble

Nimble

  • Social sellingnot Capsule CRM
  • Relationship managementnot Capsule CRM
  • Lead trackingnot 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

Nimble

  • Nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.

Nimble

$19/month
  • Essentials$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Social integration
  • Plus$39/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Pipeline management
    • Task tracking
  • Pro$59/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom fields

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.
Capsule CRM review

Choose Nimble if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want social media integration.
Nimble review

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Nimble better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Nimble at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Nimble?
Capsule CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Capsule CRM and $19/month for Nimble.
Does Capsule CRM or Nimble 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?
Yes. Capsule CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nimble starts at $19/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 Nimble is typically brought in for.
What can Capsule CRM do that Nimble cannot?
Nimble covers Contact management, Social media integration, Pipeline management, Task management.

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.

Source
Capsule 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.

Source
Capsule 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.

Source
Capsule 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.

Source
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