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Best SugarCRM alternatives in India (2026)

SugarCRM is a crm software product from SugarCRM, Cupertino, priced at ₹4,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.

SugarCRM review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to SugarCRM are LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Close (₹4,000/mo), Zoho CRM Plus (₹3,400/mo), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (₹5,400/mo) and Insightly (₹2,400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.

Why businesses look for a SugarCRM alternative

Cost

SugarCRM starts at ₹4,000/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

SugarCRM is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

SugarCRM alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches SugarCRM's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
SugarCRM logoSugarCRM (current)₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
1LeadSquared logoLeadSquared₹2,500/moNoWebYes4.7/5
2Close logoClose₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3Zoho CRM Plus logoZoho CRM Plus₹3,400/moNoWebYes4.6/5
4Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales logoMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Sales₹5,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5Insightly logoInsightly₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Nimble logoNimble₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7Recruit CRM logoRecruit CRM₹3,300/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8SuperOffice logoSuperOffice₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
9Copper logoCopper₹1,900/moNoWebNo4.4/5
10Salesflare logoSalesflare₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Pipeliner CRM logoPipeliner CRM₹5,400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12SalesBabu CRM logoSalesBabu CRM₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.7/5
13Zendesk Sell logoZendesk Sell₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
14FIVE CRM logoFIVE CRM₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Pipedrive logoPipedrive₹1,200/moNoWebNo4.5/5
16Efficy CRM logoEfficy CRM₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17noCRM.io logonoCRM.io₹1,800/moNoWebNo4.4/5
18IndiaMART Lead Manager logoIndiaMART Lead Manager₹2,500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
19Folk logoFolk₹1,600/moNoWebNo4.3/5
20Daylite logoDaylite₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5

Top 10 SugarCRM alternatives in detail

LeadSquared logo

1. LeadSquared

LeadSquared · Bengaluru · CRM software · 4.7/5

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

₹2,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹1,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • Lead management and lead prioritisation
  • Sales pipeline visibility
  • Workflow automation
  • Permission templates and role controls
  • Webhooks and API access
Close logo

2. Close

Close · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.4/5

Inside-sales CRM with built-in calling and email.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Zoho CRM Plus logo

3. Zoho CRM Plus

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · CRM software · 4.6/5

Unified customer experience suite from Zoho.

₹3,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹3,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)
Insightly logo

5. Insightly

Insightly · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.5/5

CRM with project management for mid-size teams.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Nimble logo

6. Nimble

Nimble · Santa Monica · CRM software · 4.5/5

Relationship CRM with social profile enrichment.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Recruit CRM logo

7. Recruit CRM

Recruit CRM · New Delhi · CRM software · 4.4/5

ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies built in India.

₹3,300/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹700/mo cheaper (₹3,300/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (New Delhi)
Copper logo

9. Copper

Copper · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.4/5

CRM built for Google Workspace users.

₹1,900/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹2,100/mo cheaper (₹1,900/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Salesflare logo

10. Salesflare

Salesflare · Antwerp · CRM software · 4.3/5

Automated CRM for small B2B teams.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with SugarCRM

  • Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)

SugarCRM alternatives by what you need

How to choose a SugarCRM alternative

  • Work out your sales motion first. High-volume telecalling needs dialler integration, call recording and lead distribution. Long-cycle enterprise selling needs pipeline stages, quote management and forecasting. Very few products do both well.
  • Check WhatsApp seriously. In India it is the primary sales channel for most SMBs, and 'WhatsApp integration' ranges from a click-to-chat link to a full Business API implementation with templates and automation.
  • Then check adoption. The best CRM is the one your team actually updates — if data entry takes more than a few seconds per interaction, it will quietly go unused within a quarter.

SugarCRM alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to SugarCRM in 2026?+

The closest matches to SugarCRM on App Advisor are LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Close (₹4,000/mo), Zoho CRM Plus (₹3,400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SugarCRM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to SugarCRM?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to SugarCRM has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to SugarCRM?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, SalesBabu CRM starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo, compared with ₹4,000/mo for SugarCRM. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to SugarCRM?+

Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Zoho CRM Plus (₹3,400/mo), Recruit CRM (₹3,300/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

SugarCRM vs LeadSquared: which is better?+

LeadSquared is the closest match to SugarCRM in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo); Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these SugarCRM alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in crm software or a category SugarCRM also covers, and SugarCRM's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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