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Really Simple Systems vs SugarCRM

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Really Simple Systems

CRM

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$15/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SugarCRM logo

SugarCRM

CRM

Customer relationship software for your business

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old; SugarCRM every plan carries a 15 user minimum, so the entry cost is 15 seats regardless of team size
  • They diverge on capability: Really Simple Systems covers Task management, SugarCRM covers Lead management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Really Simple Systems and SugarCRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Really Simple Systems and SugarCRM differ
AttributeReally Simple SystemsSugarCRM
Starting price$15/month$59/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092004

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 Really Simple Systems

  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Google Workspace
  • English language support

Only in SugarCRM

  • Lead management
  • Marketing automation
  • Customer service
  • Mobile app
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Sales pipeline
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Really Simple Systems

  • Sales managementnot SugarCRM
  • Contact trackingnot SugarCRM

SugarCRM

  • CRM for sales, marketing and service teamsnot Really Simple Systems
  • Managing accounts, opportunities and customer history at mid market scalenot Really Simple Systems

Where each one falls short

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

Really Simple Systems

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old

SugarCRM

  • Every plan carries a 15 user minimum, so the entry cost is 15 seats regardless of team size
  • At $59 per user on Standard that minimum makes the real floor $885 a month
  • All three tiers are billed annually with no monthly option
  • The vendor still directs buyers to sales for a package rather than treating the published rate as final

Pricing, plan by plan

Really Simple Systems

$15/month
  • Essential$15/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$25/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Sales pipeline
    • Reporting
  • Professional Plus$35/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced customization

SugarCRM

$59/month
  • Standard$59/month
    • Accounts management
    • Lead tracking
    • Quotes
  • Advanced$85/month
    • Mail and calendar integration
    • Case management
    • Sugar Intelligence
  • Premier$135/month
    • Geo mapping
    • Enhanced storage 2x
    • LinkedIn connector

Which should you pick?

Choose Really Simple Systems if

  • You need task management.
  • You also want email integration.
Really Simple Systems review

Choose SugarCRM if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want marketing automation.
SugarCRM review

Questions people ask

Is Really Simple Systems or SugarCRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Really Simple Systems starts at $15/month and SugarCRM at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Really Simple Systems or SugarCRM?
Really Simple Systems starts at $15/month and SugarCRM at $59/month.
Does Really Simple Systems or SugarCRM run on more platforms?
Really Simple Systems runs on Web. SugarCRM runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Really Simple Systems best used for?
Really Simple Systems is most often used for sales management, contact tracking. Of those, sales management and contact tracking are not what SugarCRM is typically brought in for.
What can Really Simple Systems do that SugarCRM cannot?
Really Simple Systems covers Task management, Email integration, Google Workspace, English language support. SugarCRM covers Lead management, Marketing automation, Customer service, Mobile app. Both handle Contact management, Sales pipeline, Reporting, Zapier.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SugarCRM: How much does SugarCRM cost?

SugarCRM costs $59 per user per month for the Standard plan, $85 per month for Advanced, and $135 per month for Premier. All plans require annual billing and a 15-user minimum.

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SugarCRM: What is included in the Advanced plan?

The Advanced plan at $85 per user per month includes everything in Standard plus mail and calendar integration, case management, Sugar Intelligence, and Sugar Predict features.

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SugarCRM: What distinguishes the Premier plan?

The Premier plan costs $135 per user per month and adds geo mapping, 2x enhanced storage, LinkedIn connector integration, and enhanced support compared to the Advanced plan.

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