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Less Annoying CRM vs Nutshell

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Less Annoying CRM

CRM

Simple CRM built by small business experts

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Proposals

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$13/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Less Annoying CRM there is no free tier, only a single $15 per user per month price; Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Less Annoying CRM covers Task tracking, Nutshell covers Lead tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Less Annoying CRM and Nutshell actually diverge.

Attributes where Less Annoying CRM and Nutshell differ
AttributeLess Annoying CRMNutshell
Starting price$30/month$13/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryCRMProposals
Founded20062009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Less Annoying CRM

  • Task tracking
  • Mobile app
  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Nutshell

  • Lead tracking
  • Task management
  • Gmail
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Reporting
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Less Annoying CRM

  • CRM for small businessesnot Nutshell
  • Simple contact managementnot Nutshell

Nutshell

  • Sales CRM for small to enterprise teamsnot Less Annoying CRM
  • Lead management and sales pipeline trackingnot Less Annoying CRM
  • Reporting and team analyticsnot Less Annoying CRM

Where each one falls short

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

Less Annoying CRM

  • There is no free tier, only a single $15 per user per month price
  • File storage is capped at 25 GB per user
  • The vendor advises staying below 50,000 total contacts, so very large databases sit outside the intended use even though no hard limit is enforced

Nutshell

  • AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
  • Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
  • Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
  • SSO and SQL data access are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Less Annoying CRM

$30/month
  • Standard$30/month
    • Contact management
    • Task management
    • Mobile app
  • Pro$50/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Email automation
    • Reporting
  • Business$100/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • API access

Nutshell

$13/month
  • Starter$13/month
    • For individuals or small teams starting out
    • Core CRM functionality
    • Live support
  • Tier 2$25/month
    • Enhanced reporting capabilities
    • Live support
    • Saves 4 hours monthly per user
  • Tier 3$42/month
    • Additional pipelines and admin features
    • Live support
    • Saves 8 hours monthly per user
  • Tier 4$59/month
    • Customization and extra AI features
    • Live support
    • Saves 20 hours monthly per user

Which should you pick?

Choose Less Annoying CRM if

  • You need task tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mobile app.

Choose Nutshell if

  • You need lead tracking.
  • You also want task management.

Questions people ask

Is Less Annoying CRM or Nutshell better?
Neither clearly leads. Less Annoying CRM starts at $30/month and Nutshell at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Less Annoying CRM or Nutshell?
Less Annoying CRM starts at $30/month and Nutshell at $13/month.
Does Less Annoying CRM or Nutshell run on more platforms?
Less Annoying CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nutshell runs on Web.
What is Less Annoying CRM best used for?
Less Annoying CRM is most often used for crm for small businesses, simple contact management. Of those, crm for small businesses and simple contact management are not what Nutshell is typically brought in for.
What can Less Annoying CRM do that Nutshell cannot?
Less Annoying CRM covers Task tracking, Mobile app, Google Calendar, Ios support. Nutshell covers Lead tracking, Task management, Gmail, Slack. Both handle Contact management, Pipeline management, Email integration, Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Less Annoying CRM: How much does Less Annoying CRM cost?

Less Annoying CRM costs $15 per user per month plus applicable tax. There is one price for everyone with no tiered plans.

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Nutshell: How much does Nutshell CRM cost?

Nutshell CRM pricing ranges from $13 to $79 per user per month. Starter tier ($13/month) includes core CRM, Tier 2 ($25/month) adds enhanced reporting, and Enterprise ($79/month) includes SSO and SQL access.

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Less Annoying CRM: What does Less Annoying CRM include?

All users get unlimited contacts, 25GB file storage, unlimited pipelines, task management, email logging, mobile access, user permissions, unlimited custom fields, and free support.

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Nutshell: Is there a free trial for Nutshell?

Yes, Nutshell offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes access to core CRM functionality and live support.

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Less Annoying CRM: Does Less Annoying CRM offer a free trial?

Yes, Less Annoying CRM offers a 30-day free trial with no questions asked, no credit card required, and no limitations.

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Nutshell: What does Nutshell Enterprise tier include?

Nutshell Enterprise at $79 per user per month includes SSO (Single Sign-On), SQL database access for data export, priority support, and unlimited time saved estimates of 30 hours per month.

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