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Folk vs Capsule

Folk logo

Folk

Software

The CRM that works for you, not the other way around

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Capsule logo

Capsule

Software

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Folk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Folk no native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones; Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • They diverge on capability: Folk covers Email tracking, Capsule covers Deal tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Capsule actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Capsule differ
AttributeFolkCapsule
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20202008

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 Folk

  • Email tracking
  • Mail merge
  • Chrome extension
  • Tags & groups
  • Notes & activities
  • Import/export
  • Search & filters
  • Gmail

Only in Capsule

  • Deal tracking
  • Task management
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Slack
  • Google Apps
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Zapier
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Folk

  • Contact managementnot Capsule
  • Sales outreachnot Capsule
  • Networkingnot Capsule
  • Recruitmentnot Capsule
  • Investor relationsnot Capsule

Capsule

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

Where each one falls short

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

Folk

  • No native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones
  • Limited workflow automation capabilities compared to enterprise CRMs
  • No automatic phone call tracking, requires manual entry
  • Limited reporting and analytics features
  • Monthly caps on email sends and enrichment credits on lower tiers
  • LinkedIn Chrome extension sometimes has synchronization problems
  • Email sent through Folk sometimes doesn't appear as sent in user's Outlook account

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Folk

Free
  • Standard$24/month
    • Pipeline management
    • Email campaigns
    • Contact enrichment
  • Premium$48/month
    • Custom objects
    • Email sequences
    • Dashboards
  • Enterprise$80/month
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Folk if

  • You need email tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want mail merge.
Folk review

Choose Capsule if

  • You need deal tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want task management.
Capsule review

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Capsule better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Capsule at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Capsule?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Folk and $19/month for Capsule.
Does Folk or Capsule run on more platforms?
Folk runs on Web. Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Folk for free?
Yes. Folk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capsule starts at $19/month.
What is Folk best used for?
Folk is most often used for contact management, sales outreach, networking, recruitment. Of those, contact management and sales outreach are not what Capsule is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Capsule cannot?
Folk covers Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension, Tags & groups. Capsule covers Deal tracking, Task management, Email sync, Activity timeline. Both handle Contact management, Zapier, GDPR, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Folk: What are Folk's pricing plans?

Folk offers three plans: Standard at $24/month per member (billed annually), Premium at $48/month with custom objects and email sequences, and Enterprise from $80/month with advanced security and dedicated support. New workspaces get a 2-week free trial with all Premium features.

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Folk: Does Folk offer a mobile app?

Folk does not have native iOS or Android apps. The web interface technically works on mobile browsers but is built primarily for desktop use.

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Folk: Does Folk track phone calls automatically?

No, Folk does not automatically track phone calls. All call interactions must be manually entered into the system.

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Folk: What integrations does Folk support?

Folk supports over 5,000 integrations through platforms like Zapier and Make. It includes native email, calendar, and WhatsApp sync, LinkedIn extension, and can enrich contact data using its built-in enrichment tool.

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