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Capsule vs Teamleader

Capsule logo

Capsule

CRM

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Teamleader logo

Teamleader

CRM

Belgian CRM and business software for quotations, invoicing and project work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Teamleader has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline; Teamleader specific monthly prices use a calculator and are not listed as fixed amounts
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capsule and Teamleader actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule and Teamleader differ
AttributeCapsuleTeamleader
Starting price$19/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Task management
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Google Apps

Only in Teamleader

Nothing recorded that Capsule does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Capsule

  • Simple contact and pipeline CRM for a small teamnot Teamleader
  • Tracking deals and follow-up tasksnot Teamleader
  • Linking emails and notes to contact recordsnot Teamleader
  • Multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiersnot Teamleader

Teamleader

  • Business CRM and workflow managementnot Capsule
  • Invoicing and time trackingnot Capsule

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Capsule

  • The free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • Contact ceilings gate every tier, from 30,000 on Starter to 120,000 on Advanced
  • Per-user prices are not shown as figures on the pricing page, only as tier names
  • Ultimate is quote-only

Teamleader

  • Specific monthly prices use a calculator and are not listed as fixed amounts
  • Pricing varies based on signup responses and features selected

Pricing, plan by plan

Capsule

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Pipeline management
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom fields
    • API access

Teamleader

Free
  • SMART$null/month
    • Entry-level CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Time tracking
  • GROW$null/month
    • Recommended mid-tier
    • Expense management
    • Payment reminders
  • FLOW$null/month
    • Enterprise option
    • Leave management
    • Multiple pipelines

Which should you pick?

Choose Capsule if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Teamleader if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Capsule or Teamleader better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule starts at $19/month and Teamleader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule or Teamleader?
Teamleader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Capsule and Free for Teamleader.
Does Capsule or Teamleader run on more platforms?
Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android. Teamleader runs on Web.
Can I use Teamleader for free?
Yes. Teamleader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capsule starts at $19/month.
What is Capsule best used for?
Capsule is most often used for simple contact and pipeline crm for a small team, tracking deals and follow-up tasks, linking emails and notes to contact records, multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiers. Of those, simple contact and pipeline crm for a small team and tracking deals and follow-up tasks are not what Teamleader is typically brought in for.
What can Capsule do that Teamleader cannot?
Capsule covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Task management, Email sync.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Capsule: How long is the free trial for Capsule CRM paid plans?

Capsule CRM offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. None of the paid plan features are limited during the trial period.

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Teamleader: How much does Teamleader cost?

Teamleader pricing starts from €37.50 per month and uses a flexible calculator model depending on selected features. Quarterly billing is standard.

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Capsule: What is the maximum number of contacts included in Capsule's free plan?

The free plan allows up to 250 contacts and supports a maximum of 2 users with 1 sales pipeline.

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Teamleader: Does Teamleader offer discounts?

Yes, Teamleader offers 25% discount on first invoice, 17% discount on annual subscriptions, and 50% discount from the 6th user onwards.

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Capsule: Does Capsule CRM offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, when you choose annual billing instead of monthly, Capsule CRM offers up to 15% discount on your subscription.

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Teamleader: Is there a free trial for Teamleader?

Yes, Teamleader provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and full feature access based on signup responses.

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Capsule: Can I cancel my Capsule CRM account anytime or are there long-term commitments?

You can cancel your Capsule account at any time, and there are zero setup fees when opening an account.

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Capsule: Does Capsule CRM support importing data from spreadsheets or other tools?

Yes, Capsule CRM supports data migration from spreadsheets and select integrations like Xero and Zendesk.

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