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Folk vs Grasshopper

Folk logo

Folk

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Software

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Grasshopper differ
AttributeFolkGrasshopper
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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

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

Only in Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Folk does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Folk

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

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

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

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

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

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Folk if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Folk on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Grasshopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Grasshopper?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Folk and On request for Grasshopper.
Does Folk or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Folk for free?
Yes. Folk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at On request.
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 Grasshopper is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Grasshopper cannot?
Folk covers Contact management, Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension.

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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