CRM · head to head
Capsule CRM vs Really Simple Systems
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; Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Really Simple Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capsule CRM | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $15/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | Unknown | 2009 |
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 Really Simple Systems does not also cover.
Only in Really Simple Systems
- Contact management
- Sales pipeline
- Task management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Google Workspace
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Capsule CRM
- Centralizing customer data for salesnot Really Simple Systems
- Tracking sales pipeline and conversionnot Really Simple Systems
- Managing project delivery with kanban boardsnot Really Simple Systems
- Automating task workflows for teamsnot Really Simple Systems
Really Simple Systems
- Sales managementnot Capsule CRM
- Contact 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
Really Simple Systems
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
Pricing, plan by plan
Capsule CRM
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.
Really Simple Systems
$15/month- Essential$15/month
- Contact management
- Task tracking
- Professional$25/month
- Everything in Essential
- Sales pipeline
- Reporting
- Professional Plus$35/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced customization
Which should you pick?
Choose Really Simple Systems if
- You need contact management.
- You also want sales pipeline.
Questions people ask
- Is Capsule CRM or Really Simple Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Really Simple Systems at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Really Simple Systems?
- Capsule CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Capsule CRM and $15/month for Really Simple Systems.
- Does Capsule CRM or Really Simple Systems 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. Really Simple Systems starts at $15/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 Really Simple Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Capsule CRM do that Really Simple Systems cannot?
- Really Simple Systems covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Task management, Email integration.
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.
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.
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.
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
More on Really Simple Systems
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