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Folk vs Reclaim.ai

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Folk

All industries

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

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Free
Rated
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Reclaim.ai logo

Reclaim.ai

Project Management

Smart scheduling for busy teams

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Folk no native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • They diverge on capability: Folk covers Contact management, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Reclaim.ai differ
AttributeFolkReclaim.ai
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Browser Extension
CategoryAll industriesProject Management
Founded20202019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Reclaim.ai

  • Smart scheduling
  • Habit tracking
  • Task integration
  • Buffer time
  • Meeting optimization
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Folk

  • Contact managementnot Reclaim.ai
  • Sales outreachnot Reclaim.ai
  • Networkingnot Reclaim.ai
  • Recruitmentnot Reclaim.ai
  • Investor relationsnot Reclaim.ai

Reclaim.ai

  • Schedulingnot Folk
  • Appointment bookingnot Folk
  • Time trackingnot Folk
  • Resource managementnot Folk
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Reclaim.ai

  • No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
  • Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
  • Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
  • Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
  • Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays

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

Reclaim.ai

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 smart meeting
  • Starter$10/month
    • Unlimited habits
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Task integrations
  • Business$15/month
    • Starter features
    • Smart meetings
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$22/month
    • Business features
    • SSO
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Folk if

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

Choose Reclaim.ai if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
  • You also want habit tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Reclaim.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Reclaim.ai?
Folk starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free.
Does Folk or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
Folk runs on Web. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
Can I use Folk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
Folk covers Contact management, Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Web support.

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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Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?

The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.

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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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Reclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?

Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).

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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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Reclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?

Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.

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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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Reclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?

Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.

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Reclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?

Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.

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