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Capsule CRM vs Time Doctor

Capsule CRM logo

Capsule CRM

CRM & Sales

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Productivity

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/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; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capsule CRM and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Time Doctor differ
AttributeCapsule CRMTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$4/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
CategoryCRM & SalesProductivity
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Time Doctor does not also cover.

Only in Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

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.

Time Doctor

  • Productivitynot Capsule CRM
  • Collaborationnot Capsule CRM
  • Task managementnot Capsule CRM
  • Organizationnot 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

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM review.

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.
Capsule CRM review

Choose Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
Time Doctor review

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM starts at Free and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule CRM or Time Doctor?
Capsule CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Capsule CRM and $4/month for Time Doctor.
Does Capsule CRM or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Capsule CRM runs on Web. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
Yes. Capsule CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $4/month.
What can Capsule CRM do that Time Doctor cannot?
Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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