CRM · head to head
Insightly vs Kustomer
The short version
- Only Insightly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Insightly record counts are capped by plan, at 100,000 on Plus and 500,000 on Enterprise, so the database size decides the tier; Kustomer pricing not published; requires customised sales assessment and quote for exact costs
- They diverge on capability: Insightly covers Contact management, Kustomer covers Unified customer view.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Insightly and Kustomer actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Insightly
- Contact management
- Deal tracking
- Project management
- Task management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Mobile app
- Mailchimp
Only in Kustomer
- Unified customer view
- AI automation
- Omnichannel
- Workflow automation
- Knowledge base
- Analytics
- Shopify
- Magento
Both cover
- SOC2
- GDPR
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Insightly
- CRM with project delivery tracking after the salenot Kustomer
- Managing leads, opportunities and customer projects in one record setnot Kustomer
Kustomer
- Large B2C and B2B organisations managing 600+ customer support interactions across omnichannel platformsnot Insightly
- Retail, financial services, travel and hospitality sectors requiring integrated AI-powered supportnot Insightly
- Enterprises seeking customer 360 views and advanced workflow automationnot Insightly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Insightly
- Record counts are capped by plan, at 100,000 on Plus and 500,000 on Enterprise, so the database size decides the tier
- Workflow automation requires the Professional plan at $49 per user per month
- AI Copilot is metered by query, at 75 on Plus and 100 on Professional
- Mass email is capped daily, at 2,500 on Plus and 10,000 on Enterprise
- CRM, Marketing and Service are sold as three separate products, and Marketing is priced per account by prospect count starting at $99 for 2,000
- Sandboxes and audit logging are Enterprise only at $99 per user per month
Kustomer
- Pricing not published; requires customised sales assessment and quote for exact costs
- Voice (call), SMS, and WhatsApp support operate on separate pay-as-you-go pricing models
- Customisation-based pricing structure means no transparent cost comparison with competitors
Pricing, plan by plan
Insightly
Free- CRM Plus$29/user/month
- lead and contact management
- project management
- advanced reports
- CRM Professional$49/user/month
- all Plus features
- lead assignment/routing
- workflow automation
- CRM Enterprise$99/user/month
- all Professional features
- sandboxes
- products/pricebooks/quotes
Kustomer
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Kustomer review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Insightly if
- You need contact management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want deal tracking.
Choose Kustomer if
- You need unified customer view.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want ai automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Insightly or Kustomer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Insightly starts at Free and Kustomer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Insightly or Kustomer?
- Insightly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Insightly and On request for Kustomer.
- Does Insightly or Kustomer run on more platforms?
- Insightly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kustomer runs on Web, Cloud.
- Can I use Insightly for free?
- Yes. Insightly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kustomer starts at On request.
- What is Insightly best used for?
- Insightly is most often used for crm with project delivery tracking after the sale, managing leads, opportunities and customer projects in one record set. Of those, crm with project delivery tracking after the sale and managing leads, opportunities and customer projects in one record set are not what Kustomer is typically brought in for.
- What can Insightly do that Kustomer cannot?
- Insightly covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Project management, Task management. Kustomer covers Unified customer view, AI automation, Omnichannel, Workflow automation. Both handle SOC2, GDPR, Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Insightly: How much does Insightly CRM cost?
Insightly CRM plans are priced per user per month when billed annually: Plus at $29, Professional at $49 (the most popular option), and Enterprise at $99. All plans include a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card.
SourceKustomer: How much does Kustomer cost?
Kustomer uses a custom, quote-based pricing model and does not publish standard rates. Every CX team setup is different, so pricing varies based on company size, number of support agents, and monthly conversation volume.
SourceInsightly: Is there a free trial for Insightly?
Yes, Insightly offers a 14-day free trial across most products with no credit card required, allowing you to test CRM, Marketing Automation, Support & Ticketing, and AppConnect features.
SourceKustomer: How do I get a Kustomer pricing quote?
Complete a 2-minute ROI calculator assessment that gathers information about your industry, company size, agent count, and monthly conversation volume. Results provide directional pricing estimates before sales connects with you.
SourceInsightly: What record storage limits apply to Insightly CRM plans?
Insightly CRM Plus includes 100,000 records, Professional includes 250,000 records, and Enterprise includes 500,000 records. File storage increases from 10 GB on Plus to 100 GB on Professional and 250 GB on Enterprise.
SourceKustomer: Are there add-on costs for Kustomer features?
Yes, add-on services include HIPAA Enabled Subscription, implementation services, Voice, SMS, and WhatsApp support on a pay-as-you-go model.
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