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Freshsales vs LeadSquared

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Freshsales rates highest.

Sales CRM with built-in phone, email and chat.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Sales execution CRM built for high-volume inside-sales teams.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India
CompareFreshsalesLeadSquared
CategoryCRM softwareCRM software
VendorFreshworksLeadSquared
HeadquartersSan Mateo, CaliforniaBengaluru, Karnataka
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting price₹750/mo₹2,500/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20102011
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.8 / 54.7 / 5

Freshsales: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked crm software options in our catalogue
  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Key features

  • Lead capture from website, ads, IndiaMART and Justdial
  • Pipeline stages and deal tracking
  • WhatsApp, email and call logging
  • Lead distribution and round-robin
  • Task reminders and follow-up automation
  • Quotes and proposals

LeadSquared: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked crm software options in our catalogue
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Lead capture from website, ads, IndiaMART and Justdial
  • Pipeline stages and deal tracking
  • WhatsApp, email and call logging
  • Lead distribution and round-robin
  • Task reminders and follow-up automation
  • Quotes and proposals

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Freshsales or LeadSquared?+

Freshsales scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Freshsales has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Freshsales cheaper than LeadSquared?+

Freshsales starts at ₹750/mo and LeadSquared at ₹2,500/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Freshsales to LeadSquared?+

Most crm software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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