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Folk vs Nimble

Folk logo

Folk

CRM

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimble logo

Nimble

CRM

Social CRM for 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; Nimble nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage
  • They diverge on capability: Folk covers Email tracking, Nimble covers Social media integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Nimble actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Nimble differ
AttributeFolkNimble
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20202010

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Folk

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

Only in Nimble

  • Social media integration
  • Pipeline management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Activity timeline
  • Facebook
  • Slack
  • English language support

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Folk

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

Nimble

  • Social sellingnot Folk
  • Relationship managementnot Folk
  • Lead trackingnot 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

Nimble

  • Nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage

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

Nimble

$19/month
  • Essentials$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Social integration
  • Plus$39/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Pipeline management
    • Task tracking
  • Pro$59/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom fields

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 Nimble if

  • You need social media integration.
  • You also want pipeline management.
Nimble review

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Nimble better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Nimble at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Nimble?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Folk and $19/month for Nimble.
Does Folk or Nimble 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. Nimble 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 Nimble is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Nimble cannot?
Folk covers Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension, Tags & groups. Nimble covers Social media integration, Pipeline management, Task management, Email integration. Both handle Contact management, Gmail, LinkedIn, Twitter.

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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