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Nimble vs Reply.io

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Nimble

Software

Social CRM for teams

From
$19/month
Rated
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Reply.io logo

Reply.io

Software

Multichannel sales engagement platform for email, LinkedIn, calls and SMS outreach

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Reply.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Reply.io multichannel features and CRM sync require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
  • They diverge on capability: Nimble covers Contact management, Reply.io covers Multichannel sequences.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nimble and Reply.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Nimble and Reply.io differ
AttributeNimbleReply.io
Starting price$19/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebweb, api
Founded20102014

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 Nimble

  • Contact management
  • Social media integration
  • Pipeline management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Activity timeline
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn

Only in Reply.io

  • Multichannel sequences
  • Contact database
  • AI email assistant
  • Deliverability tools
  • CRM sync
  • Reporting and analytics

What people use each for

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

Nimble

  • Social sellingnot Reply.io
  • Relationship managementnot Reply.io
  • Lead trackingnot Reply.io

Reply.io

  • Running multichannel outbound sequences combining email and LinkedInnot Nimble
  • Automating cold calling and SMS follow-ups alongside emailnot Nimble
  • Finding new B2B prospects from a built-in contact databasenot Nimble
  • Syncing outreach activity into an existing CRMnot 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

Reply.io

  • Multichannel features and CRM sync require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
  • LinkedIn and calling/SMS automation are billed as separate per-account add-ons on top of plan pricing.
  • Pricing is per user, which can raise costs quickly for larger sales teams.
  • Monthly (non-annual) billing carries a notable price premium over the advertised annual rates.

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

Reply.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited monthly emails
    • Basic sequence features
  • Starter$49/month
    • Email-only sequences
    • Billed annually per user
  • Professional$89/month
    • Multichannel sequences
    • CRM sync
    • Billed annually per user
  • Ultimate$139/month
    • Full AI suite
    • Highest sending limits
    • Advanced reporting and integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Nimble if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want social media integration.

Choose Reply.io if

  • You need multichannel sequences.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want contact database.

Questions people ask

Is Nimble or Reply.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Nimble starts at $19/month and Reply.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nimble or Reply.io?
Reply.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Nimble and Free for Reply.io.
Does Nimble or Reply.io run on more platforms?
Nimble runs on Web. Reply.io runs on web, api.
Can I use Reply.io for free?
Yes. Reply.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nimble starts at $19/month.
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 Reply.io is typically brought in for.
What can Nimble do that Reply.io cannot?
Nimble covers Contact management, Social media integration, Pipeline management, Task management. Reply.io covers Multichannel sequences, Contact database, AI email assistant, Deliverability tools.
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