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Pipedrive vs UpLead

Pipedrive logo

Pipedrive

CRM

The CRM that sales teams love to use

From
On request
Rated
-
UpLead logo

UpLead

CRM

B2B contact database and lead intelligence platform for sales prospecting

From
$74/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user; UpLead credit-based pricing can get expensive for high-volume prospecting compared to flat-rate tools.
  • They diverge on capability: Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, UpLead covers Real-time email verification.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pipedrive and UpLead actually diverge.

Attributes where Pipedrive and UpLead differ
AttributePipedriveUpLead
Starting priceOn request$74/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Androidweb, api
Founded20102017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).

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 Pipedrive

  • Visual pipeline
  • Deal tracking
  • Activity reminders
  • Email integration
  • Mobile apps
  • Reporting
  • Goal tracking
  • Lead management

Only in UpLead

  • Real-time email verification
  • Mobile direct dials
  • Technographics
  • Data enrichment
  • CRM integrations
  • Chrome extension

What people use each for

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

Pipedrive

  • Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot UpLead
  • Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot UpLead
  • Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot UpLead

UpLead

  • Building targeted B2B prospect listsnot Pipedrive
  • Verifying email addresses before outreachnot Pipedrive
  • Enriching CRM records with firmographic datanot Pipedrive
  • Finding companies using specific technologiesnot Pipedrive

Where each one falls short

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

Pipedrive

  • Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user

UpLead

  • Credit-based pricing can get expensive for high-volume prospecting compared to flat-rate tools.
  • Lacks built-in outreach or email sending features found in dedicated sales engagement platforms.
  • Mobile phone coverage is not as extensive as some competitors focused solely on direct dials.
  • Free trial is limited to 5 credits, making it hard to evaluate data quality at scale.

Pricing, plan by plan

Pipedrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive review.

UpLead

$74/month
  • Essentials$74/month
    • 2,040 credits per year (billed annually)
    • Verified emails and mobile phones
    • CRM integrations
  • Plus$149/month
    • 4,800 credits per year (billed annually)
    • Data enrichment
    • Technographics
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Custom credits and seats
    • Buyer intent data
    • Full API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Pipedrive if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose UpLead if

  • You need real-time email verification.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want mobile direct dials.

Questions people ask

Is Pipedrive or UpLead better?
Neither clearly leads. Pipedrive starts at On request and UpLead at $74/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pipedrive or UpLead?
Pipedrive starts at On request and UpLead at $74/month.
Does Pipedrive or UpLead run on more platforms?
Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android. UpLead runs on web, api.
What is Pipedrive best used for?
Pipedrive is most often used for sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboards, multi-channel communication with email and calendar sync, sales automation for small to mid-market teams. Of those, sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboards and multi-channel communication with email and calendar sync are not what UpLead is typically brought in for.
What can Pipedrive do that UpLead cannot?
Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration. UpLead covers Real-time email verification, Mobile direct dials, Technographics, Data enrichment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pipedrive: How long is Pipedrive's free trial and what's required to start?

Pipedrive offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access. No credit card is required to begin the trial, making it accessible to businesses of any size.

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UpLead: What does UpLead cost?

UpLead's Essentials plan starts at $74/month billed annually (or $99/month billed monthly) with 2,040 credits/year, Plus is $149/month annually with 4,800 credits/year, and Professional is custom-priced for larger teams.

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Pipedrive: Are specific pricing tiers and costs detailed on the homepage?

The homepage does not list specific pricing amounts or tier names. Detailed subscription information and pricing costs are available on Pipedrive's dedicated pricing page.

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UpLead: Is there a free plan?

UpLead offers a 7-day free trial with 5 credits so users can test verified email and mobile phone data before subscribing to a paid plan.

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Pipedrive: What core features does Pipedrive include?

Pipedrive includes pipeline management, automation, AI capabilities, email sync, and reporting features. Feature availability at different price levels is detailed on their pricing page.

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UpLead: What does UpLead integrate with?

UpLead integrates directly with CRMs like Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive and Zoho, and connects to over 1,500 apps via Zapier.

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