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Folk vs Streak

Folk logo

Folk

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streak logo

Streak

Software

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Folk no native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: Folk covers Contact management, Streak covers Pipeline management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Folk and Streak actually diverge.

Attributes where Folk and Streak differ
AttributeFolkStreak
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20202011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Mail merge
  • Chrome extension
  • Tags & groups
  • Notes & activities
  • Import/export
  • Search & filters
  • LinkedIn

Only in Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Automation
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Outlook
  • Google Sheets
  • Slack
  • English language support

Both cover

  • Email tracking
  • Gmail
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Folk

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

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot Folk
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot 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

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

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

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Folk if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want mail merge.
Folk review

Choose Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automation.
Streak review

Questions people ask

Is Folk or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. Folk starts at Free and Streak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Folk or Streak?
Folk starts at Free and Streak at Free.
Does Folk or Streak run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Streak is typically brought in for.
What can Folk do that Streak cannot?
Folk covers Contact management, Mail merge, Chrome extension, Tags & groups. Streak covers Pipeline management, Automation, Document tracking, Live engagement metrics. Both handle Email tracking, Gmail, GDPR, Cloud deployment.

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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