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Folk vs Pipefy

Folk logo

Folk

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipefy logo

Pipefy

Software

Workflow and process management, simplified

From
On request
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; Pipefy free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Pipefy actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Pipefy differ
AttributeFolkPipefy
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
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 Pipefy

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 Pipefy
  • Sales outreachnot Pipefy
  • Networkingnot Pipefy
  • Recruitmentnot Pipefy
  • Investor relationsnot Pipefy

Pipefy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Pipefy 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

Pipefy

  • Free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users
  • Business and Enterprise tiers publish no per-user price on the pricing page; both require contacting sales for a custom quote
  • Cancellations do not receive refunds even though the plan can be changed or stopped at any time

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

Pipefy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipefy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Folk if

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

Choose Pipefy if

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

Pipefy review

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Pipefy better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Pipefy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Pipefy?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Folk and On request for Pipefy.
Does Folk or Pipefy 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. Pipefy 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 Pipefy is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Pipefy 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.

Source
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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