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Nimble vs Nutshell

Nimble logo

Nimble

CRM

Social CRM for teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Proposals

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$13/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nimble nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage; Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Nimble covers Social media integration, Nutshell covers Lead tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nimble and Nutshell actually diverge.

Attributes where Nimble and Nutshell differ
AttributeNimbleNutshell
Starting price$19/month$13/month
CategoryCRMProposals
Founded20102009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Nimble

  • Social media integration
  • Activity timeline
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Only in Nutshell

  • Lead tracking
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Pipeline management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Gmail
  • Slack
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Nimble

  • Social sellingnot Nutshell
  • Relationship managementnot Nutshell
  • Lead trackingnot Nutshell

Nutshell

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

Where each one falls short

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

Nimble

  • Nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage

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

Nimble

$19/month
  • Essentials$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Social integration
  • Plus$39/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Pipeline management
    • Task tracking
  • Pro$59/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom fields

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 Nimble if

  • You need social media integration.
  • You also want activity timeline.

Choose Nutshell if

  • You need lead tracking.
  • You also want reporting.

Questions people ask

Is Nimble or Nutshell better?
Neither clearly leads. Nimble starts at $19/month and Nutshell at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nimble or Nutshell?
Nimble starts at $19/month and Nutshell at $13/month.
Does Nimble or Nutshell run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Nimble best used for?
Nimble is most often used for social selling, relationship management, lead tracking. Of those, social selling and relationship management are not what Nutshell is typically brought in for.
What can Nimble do that Nutshell cannot?
Nimble covers Social media integration, Activity timeline, LinkedIn, Twitter. Nutshell covers Lead tracking, Reporting, Zapier, Mailchimp. Both handle Contact management, Pipeline management, Task management, Email integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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