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Folk vs Salesflare

Folk logo

Folk

CRM

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salesflare logo

Salesflare

CRM

CRM that builds its own records from email, calendar and phone activity for B2B sales teams

From
$29/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; Salesflare enterprise carries a five seat minimum, so its 99 dollar per user headline is really a 495 dollar monthly floor, and a three person team wanting the training and migration that tier includes still pays for five.
  • They diverge on capability: Folk covers Contact management, Salesflare covers Automated data entry.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Salesflare actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Salesflare differ
AttributeFolkSalesflare
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: 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

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

Only in Salesflare

  • Automated data entry
  • Email and site tracking
  • Gmail and Outlook sidebars
  • LinkedIn sidebar
  • Email workflows
  • Lead credits
  • Custom dashboards
  • Permissions

What people use each for

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

Folk

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

Salesflare

  • A ten person B2B agency whose previous CRM failed because nobody updated it and who need records created from email traffic automaticallynot Folk
  • A consultancy that sells over long email threads and wants full account timelines without reps logging anythingnot Folk
  • A founder-led sales team working mainly from Gmail and LinkedIn who will not switch to a separate CRM interfacenot Folk
  • A team that needs email sequences and pipeline in one tool rather than a CRM plus a separate outreach productnot 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

Salesflare

  • Enterprise carries a five seat minimum, so its 99 dollar per user headline is really a 495 dollar monthly floor, and a three person team wanting the training and migration that tier includes still pays for five.
  • Lead enrichment credits are metered and Growth includes only five a month, so any prospecting workflow effectively requires Pro or a credit top-up, priced from 39 dollars for two hundred and fifty.
  • The automation depends on connected mailboxes and calendars, so deals worked over phone, WhatsApp or in person leave large gaps in the timeline the product is meant to fill.
  • Email workflows, permissions and custom dashboards are all withheld from the entry Growth tier, which means most teams that evaluate on the 29 dollar price actually buy at 49 dollars.
  • It is built for B2B pipelines with named accounts and has little to offer high-volume B2C sales, field service dispatch or any process that is not a small number of relationship-led opportunities.

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

Salesflare

$29/month
  • Growth$29/month
    • Billed annually, 39 USD on monthly billing
    • Automated CRM data entry from email and calendar
    • Email and website visit tracking
  • Pro$49/month
    • Billed annually, 64 USD on monthly billing
    • Everything in Growth
    • Multi-email workflow sequences
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Billed annually, 124 USD on monthly billing
    • Minimum five seats, so a floor of 495 USD per month
    • Dedicated account manager

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 Salesflare if

  • You need automated data entry.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want email and site tracking.
Salesflare review

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Salesflare better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Salesflare at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Salesflare?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Folk and $29/month for Salesflare.
Does Folk or Salesflare run on more platforms?
Folk runs on Web. Salesflare runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Folk for free?
Yes. Folk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salesflare starts at $29/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 Salesflare is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Salesflare cannot?
Folk covers Contact management, Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension. Salesflare covers Automated data entry, Email and site tracking, Gmail and Outlook sidebars, LinkedIn sidebar.

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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Salesflare: How much is Salesflare?

Growth is 29 USD, Pro 49 USD and Enterprise 99 USD per user per month on annual billing. Monthly billing is 39, 64 and 124 USD.

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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Salesflare: Is there a seat minimum?

Yes, on Enterprise. It requires five seats, giving a minimum spend of 495 USD per month.

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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Salesflare: What does automated data entry actually cover?

Contact and company details, email threads, meetings and calls from connected mailboxes and calendars, assembled into account timelines without manual record creation.

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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Salesflare: Are there contracts?

No. There is no contract and you can cancel at any time, with a thirty day trial requiring no card.

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