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Capsule CRM vs Striven

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Capsule CRM

Software

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Striven

Software

All-in-one business management for growing companies

From
$35/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; Striven occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Striven differ
AttributeCapsule CRMStriven
Starting priceFree$35/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, API
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: 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 Striven does not also cover.

Only in Striven

  • CRM
  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • HR management
  • Inventory
  • QuickBooks
  • Outlook
  • Google Workspace

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.

Striven

  • Software consolidationnot Capsule CRM
  • Business operationsnot Capsule CRM
  • Project-based businessesnot 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

Striven

  • Occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
  • Dated UI in places with clunky mobile app experience
  • Very limited customization options compared to enterprise ERP solutions
  • No Zapier or third-party app marketplace integration

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.

Striven

$35/month
  • Standard$35/month
    • Accounting
    • CRM and sales
    • Project management
  • Enterprise$70/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced customization
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.
Capsule CRM review

Choose Striven if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, API.
  • You also want project management.
Striven review

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Striven better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Striven at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Striven?
Capsule CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Capsule CRM and $35/month for Striven.
Does Capsule CRM or Striven run on more platforms?
Capsule CRM runs on Web. Striven runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
Yes. Capsule CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Striven starts at $35/month.
What can Capsule CRM do that Striven cannot?
Striven covers CRM, Project management, Accounting, HR management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Striven: What is Striven's pricing model?

Striven uses user-based pricing: Standard plan at $35/user/month and Enterprise plan at $70/user/month. For accounts with fewer than 5 users, an additional $25 per user applies.

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Striven: Does Striven offer a free trial or free tier?

Yes, Striven offers a 7-day free test drive with no credit card required. However, there is no permanent free version or free tier for production use.

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Striven: What modules does Striven include?

Striven includes accounting, CRM and sales management, project management, task management, inventory, HR, OKRs, and workflow automation across all plans.

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Striven: Does Striven offer optional add-ons like customer portals?

Yes, Striven offers optional monthly portal plans: free tier for up to 100 customers/vendors/applications per month, $99/month for 500, and $499/month for unlimited access.

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