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Best Zoho CRM Plus alternatives in India (2026)

Zoho CRM Plus is a crm software product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹3,400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 16 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Zoho CRM Plus are LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Recruit CRM (₹3,300/mo), SalesBabu CRM (₹1,000/mo), IndiaMART Lead Manager (₹2,500/mo) and SugarCRM (₹4,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.

Why businesses look for a Zoho CRM Plus alternative

Cost

Zoho CRM Plus starts at ₹3,400/mo. 16 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Zoho CRM Plus alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Zoho CRM Plus logoZoho CRM Plus (current)₹3,400/moNoWebYes4.6/5
1LeadSquared logoLeadSquared₹2,500/moNoWebYes4.7/5
2Recruit CRM logoRecruit CRM₹3,300/moNoWebYes4.4/5
3SalesBabu CRM logoSalesBabu CRM₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.7/5
4IndiaMART Lead Manager logoIndiaMART Lead Manager₹2,500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
5SugarCRM logoSugarCRM₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Close logoClose₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Insightly logoInsightly₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
8CallHippo CRM logoCallHippo CRM₹1,200/moNoWebYes4.5/5
9TradeIndia Seller CRM logoTradeIndia Seller CRM₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
10Cratio CRM logoCratio CRM₹700/moNoWebYes4.6/5
11Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales logoMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Sales₹5,400/moNoWebNo4.5/5
12Nimble logoNimble₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
13Copper logoCopper₹1,900/moNoWebNo4.4/5
14Salesflare logoSalesflare₹2,400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Solid Performers CRM logoSolid Performers CRM₹950/moNoWebYes4.5/5
16Salesmate India logoSalesmate India₹1,900/moNoWebYes4.3/5
17Zendesk Sell logoZendesk Sell₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
18Pipedrive logoPipedrive₹1,200/moNoWebNo4.5/5
19Efficy CRM logoEfficy CRM₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
20SuperOffice logoSuperOffice₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5

Top 10 Zoho CRM Plus 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 Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)

Key features

  • Lead management and lead prioritisation
  • Sales pipeline visibility
  • Workflow automation
  • Permission templates and role controls
  • Webhooks and API access
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2. 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 Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹3,300/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
SalesBabu CRM logo

3. SalesBabu CRM

SalesBabu Business Solutions · Bengaluru · CRM software · 4.7/5

Cloud CRM for SMEs with lead, quotation and service tracking.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹2,400/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
SugarCRM logo

5. SugarCRM

SugarCRM · Cupertino · CRM software · 4.5/5

Mid-market CRM with sales, marketing and service.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
Close logo

6. Close

Close · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.4/5

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

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
Insightly logo

7. Insightly

Insightly · San Francisco · CRM software · 4.5/5

CRM with project management for mid-size teams.

₹2,400/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
CallHippo CRM logo

8. CallHippo CRM

CallHippo · Ahmedabad · CRM software · 4.5/5

Virtual phone system with CRM features.

₹1,200/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹2,200/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)
Cratio CRM logo

10. Cratio CRM

Cratio Software · Chennai · CRM software · 4.6/5

Sales CRM with lead capture from IndiaMART and Justdial.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Zoho CRM Plus

  • Starts ₹2,700/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹3,400/mo)

Zoho CRM Plus alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Zoho CRM Plus 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.

Zoho CRM Plus alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Zoho CRM Plus in 2026?+

The closest matches to Zoho CRM Plus on App Advisor are LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Recruit CRM (₹3,300/mo), SalesBabu CRM (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho CRM Plus, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho CRM Plus?+

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

What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho CRM Plus?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Cratio CRM starts lowest at ₹700/mo, compared with ₹3,400/mo for Zoho CRM Plus. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho CRM Plus?+

Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including LeadSquared (₹2,500/mo), Recruit CRM (₹3,300/mo), SalesBabu CRM (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Zoho CRM Plus vs LeadSquared: which is better?+

LeadSquared is the closest match to Zoho CRM Plus in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹3,400/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Zoho CRM Plus alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in crm software or a category Zoho CRM Plus also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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