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Kylas vs Teamleader

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Kylas

CRM

Indian sales CRM sold at a flat monthly rate with unlimited users instead of per seat

From
Free
Rated
-
Teamleader logo

Teamleader

CRM

Belgian CRM and business software for quotations, invoicing and project work

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kylas unlimited users only moves the meter rather than removing it: records are capped, and expanding beyond one hundred thousand costs 500 INR per twenty thousand, which becomes the real cost driver for any business with a large lead database.; Teamleader specific monthly prices use a calculator and are not listed as fixed amounts
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kylas and Teamleader actually diverge.

Attributes where Kylas and Teamleader differ
AttributeKylasTeamleader
Pricing modelFlat rate per month, unlimited userssubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Kylas

  • Unlimited users on every plan
  • Lead and deal management
  • Record based limits
  • Workflow automation
  • Quotation management
  • Telephony integrations
  • WhatsApp and SMS
  • BI analytics add-on

Only in Teamleader

Nothing recorded that Kylas does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Kylas

  • A twenty five person Indian inside sales team where per seat CRM pricing would cost several times a flat monthly ratenot Teamleader
  • A company that wants every employee including support and delivery staff to see customer records without buying them seatsnot Teamleader
  • A business with high sales headcount turnover that does not want to renegotiate licence counts every quarternot Teamleader
  • An Indian SME needing native WhatsApp, IndiaMART and local telephony connections rather than a Western CRM with adaptersnot Teamleader

Teamleader

  • Business CRM and workflow managementnot Kylas
  • Invoicing and time trackingnot Kylas

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kylas

  • Unlimited users only moves the meter rather than removing it: records are capped, and expanding beyond one hundred thousand costs 500 INR per twenty thousand, which becomes the real cost driver for any business with a large lead database.
  • Core functionality such as workflows, email templates and email tracking is sold as separate add-ons from 500 to 800 INR a month, so the advertised flat rate is not what an automated sales operation actually pays.
  • The free Embark plan caps records at ten thousand and explicitly cannot be expanded, so it is a trial with no upgrade path in place rather than a workable long term free tier.
  • Kylas is built around Indian sales practice and its integration marketplace is dominated by Indian telephony, payments and lead sources, which makes it a poor fit for companies selling primarily into Europe or North America.
  • Onboarding is charged at 25,000 INR one-off with training at 5,000 INR per three hour session, so first year cost is meaningfully above twelve months of subscription.

Teamleader

  • Specific monthly prices use a calculator and are not listed as fixed amounts
  • Pricing varies based on signup responses and features selected

Pricing, plan by plan

Kylas

Free
  • EmbarkFree
    • Free for life
    • Unlimited users
    • Ten thousand records, not expandable
  • Elevate$12999/month
    • Flat rate for unlimited users, not per seat
    • One hundred thousand records, expandable
    • Quarterly, half-yearly and annual billing terms
  • Exceed$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • Around 1.1 million records, adjustable

Teamleader

Free
  • SMART$null/month
    • Entry-level CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Time tracking
  • GROW$null/month
    • Recommended mid-tier
    • Expense management
    • Payment reminders
  • FLOW$null/month
    • Enterprise option
    • Leave management
    • Multiple pipelines

Which should you pick?

Choose Kylas if

  • You need unlimited users on every plan.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want lead and deal management.

Choose Teamleader if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Kylas or Teamleader better?
Neither clearly leads. Kylas starts at Free and Teamleader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kylas or Teamleader?
Kylas starts at Free and Teamleader at Free.
Does Kylas or Teamleader run on more platforms?
Kylas runs on Web, iOS, Android. Teamleader runs on Web.
Can I use Kylas for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kylas best used for?
Kylas is most often used for a twenty five person indian inside sales team where per seat crm pricing would cost several times a flat monthly rate, a company that wants every employee including support and delivery staff to see customer records without buying them seats, a business with high sales headcount turnover that does not want to renegotiate licence counts every quarter, an indian sme needing native whatsapp, indiamart and local telephony connections rather than a western crm with adapters. Of those, a twenty five person indian inside sales team where per seat crm pricing would cost several times a flat monthly rate and a company that wants every employee including support and delivery staff to see customer records without buying them seats are not what Teamleader is typically brought in for.
What can Kylas do that Teamleader cannot?
Kylas covers Unlimited users on every plan, Lead and deal management, Record based limits, Workflow automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kylas: What does Kylas cost?

The Elevate plan is a flat rate of about 12,999 INR per month for unlimited users, with quarterly, half-yearly and annual terms. There is a free Embark plan and a custom Exceed tier.

Teamleader: How much does Teamleader cost?

Teamleader pricing starts from €37.50 per month and uses a flexible calculator model depending on selected features. Quarterly billing is standard.

Source
Kylas: Does unlimited users really mean unlimited?

Yes for seats. The limit is on records: ten thousand on the free plan, one hundred thousand on Elevate, expandable at 500 INR per twenty thousand.

Teamleader: Does Teamleader offer discounts?

Yes, Teamleader offers 25% discount on first invoice, 17% discount on annual subscriptions, and 50% discount from the 6th user onwards.

Source
Kylas: What is not included in the flat rate?

Workflows, email templates, email tracking, the security module and BI analytics are add-ons from 500 to 5,000 INR per month. Onboarding is 25,000 INR one-off.

Teamleader: Is there a free trial for Teamleader?

Yes, Teamleader provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and full feature access based on signup responses.

Source
Kylas: Is it usable outside India?

It works, but the integration marketplace and sales workflows are built for the Indian market and the pricing is quoted in rupees.

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