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LeadSquared vs Zoho CRM

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LeadSquared

Software

Indian marketing automation and CRM platform for lead management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho CRM

Software

The world's favorite CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LeadSquared both published plans cap seats at just 2 users, so any team larger than that must move to an unpublished custom plan; Zoho CRM free tier limited to 3 users only

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LeadSquared and Zoho CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where LeadSquared and Zoho CRM differ
AttributeLeadSquaredZoho CRM
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown1996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 LeadSquared

Nothing recorded that Zoho CRM does not also cover.

Only in Zoho CRM

  • Lead management
  • Deal tracking
  • Contact management
  • Sales automation
  • Analytics
  • Mobile CRM
  • Email marketing
  • AI assistant (Zia)

What people use each for

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

LeadSquared

No use cases recorded yet. See the LeadSquared review.

Zoho CRM

  • Sales automationnot LeadSquared
  • Lead managementnot LeadSquared
  • Customer supportnot LeadSquared
  • Marketing automationnot LeadSquared
  • Analytics & reportingnot LeadSquared

Where each one falls short

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

LeadSquared

  • Both published plans cap seats at just 2 users, so any team larger than that must move to an unpublished custom plan
  • Marketing Pro at $1,200/year limits emails to 100,000/month and storage to 2GB, with advanced automation types reserved for the $2,000/year Marketing Super plan

Zoho CRM

  • Free tier limited to 3 users only
  • Steep pricing when scaling beyond 10 users
  • Limited offline capabilities compared to some competitors
  • Setup and configuration can require significant customization

Pricing, plan by plan

LeadSquared

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the LeadSquared review.

Zoho CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 users
    • Basic modules
    • Standard dashboards
  • Standard$14/month
    • Sales forecasting
    • Custom dashboards
    • Workflow automation
  • Professional$23/month
    • Inventory management
    • AI predictions
    • Advanced customization
  • Enterprise$40/month
    • Zia AI assistant
    • Multi-currency
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose LeadSquared if

Nothing in the data separates LeadSquared from Zoho CRM on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

LeadSquared review

Choose Zoho CRM if

  • You need lead management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Zoho CRM review

Questions people ask

Is LeadSquared or Zoho CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. LeadSquared starts at On request and Zoho CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LeadSquared or Zoho CRM?
Zoho CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LeadSquared and Free for Zoho CRM.
Does LeadSquared or Zoho CRM run on more platforms?
LeadSquared runs on Web. Zoho CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Zoho CRM for free?
Yes. Zoho CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LeadSquared starts at On request.
What can LeadSquared do that Zoho CRM cannot?
Zoho CRM covers Lead management, Deal tracking, Contact management, Sales automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho CRM: Does Zoho CRM have a free tier?

Yes. Zoho CRM offers a free plan for up to 3 users that includes core CRM functionality like lead, contact, and account management, basic workflow automation, and customizable dashboards.

Source
Zoho CRM: What does Zoho CRM cost for a paid plan?

Zoho CRM pricing ranges from $14 per user per month for the Standard plan up to $52 per user per month for the Ultimate plan when billed annually. Most sales teams use the Professional plan around $23/user/month or Enterprise at $40/user/month.

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Zoho CRM: Is Zoho CRM independent or owned by another company?

Zoho CRM is part of Zoho Corporation, which is independent and bootstrapped. The parent company was founded in 1996 as AdventNet, rebranded to Zoho in 2009, and has never accepted external venture funding.

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