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Nutshell vs Proposable

Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Proposals

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$13/month
Rated
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Proposable logo

Proposable

Customer Success

Simple Proposal Software

From
$19/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise; Proposable the Solo plan at $19 per user per month is capped at 5 proposal deliveries a month
  • They diverge on capability: Nutshell covers Contact management, Proposable covers Proposal templates.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nutshell and Proposable actually diverge.

Attributes where Nutshell and Proposable differ
AttributeNutshellProposable
Starting price$13/month$19/month
CategoryProposalsCustomer Success
Founded20092017

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 Nutshell

  • Contact management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Task management
  • Reporting
  • Gmail
  • Slack

Only in Proposable

  • Proposal templates
  • E-signatures
  • Analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Nutshell

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

Proposable

  • Sales proposal managementnot Nutshell
  • Client proposal generation and trackingnot Nutshell
  • Sales team collaborationnot Nutshell

Where each one falls short

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

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

Proposable

  • The Solo plan at $19 per user per month is capped at 5 proposal deliveries a month
  • CRM integrations, Stripe payments, team collaboration and custom proposal URLs require the $39 per user per month Team plan
  • API access, data export, manager approval and custom integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise starts at $500 per month, a large step up from the per user plans
  • Phone support is Enterprise only; lower plans get email and chat

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Proposable

$19/month
  • Solo$19/month
    • 5 proposal deliveries per month
    • Email and chat support
    • Electronic signatures
  • Team$39/month
    • Unlimited proposals
    • Email and chat support
    • Electronic signatures
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited proposals
    • Phone, email, and chat support
    • All CRM integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Nutshell if

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

Choose Proposable if

  • You need proposal templates.
  • You also want e-signatures.

Questions people ask

Is Nutshell or Proposable better?
Neither clearly leads. Nutshell starts at $13/month and Proposable at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nutshell or Proposable?
Nutshell starts at $13/month and Proposable at $19/month.
Does Nutshell or Proposable run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Nutshell best used for?
Nutshell is most often used for sales crm for small to enterprise teams, lead management and sales pipeline tracking, reporting and team analytics. Of those, sales crm for small to enterprise teams and lead management and sales pipeline tracking are not what Proposable is typically brought in for.
What can Nutshell do that Proposable cannot?
Nutshell covers Contact management, Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration. Proposable covers Proposal templates, E-signatures, Analytics, Team collaboration. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

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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Proposable: How much does Proposable cost?

Proposable pricing starts at $19/user/month for Solo plan, $39/user/month for Team plan, and $500/month+ for Enterprise with custom pricing. All plans are billed monthly in USD.

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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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Proposable: What is the difference between Solo and Team plans?

Solo plan includes 5 proposal deliveries monthly with limited CRM integrations. Team plan offers unlimited proposals, standard CRM integrations, and team collaboration features at $39/user/month.

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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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Proposable: Does Proposable offer a free trial?

Yes, free trials are available for each pricing tier. Start exploring Proposable without payment.

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