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Zoho CRM Review

Affordable CRM with the Zia AI assistant

Sales & CRM CRM Free plan

What is Zoho CRM?

Zoho CRM is a widely used CRM for small and mid-sized businesses with automation, analytics and the Zia AI assistant for predictions, anomaly detection and writing. It integrates with the wider Zoho suite.

Best for: SMBs.

Key features

  • Sales automation
  • Zia AI
  • Analytics
  • Omnichannel
  • Zoho ecosystem

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Great value
  • Broad Zoho suite integration

Cons

  • UI can feel cluttered
  • Customisation takes effort

Zoho CRM pricing

Pricing modelFree plan
Starting price$14/mo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Launched2005

Prices change often. Check the Zoho CRM website for current plans.

Our verdict

Zoho CRM scores 8.2/10 in our review. Its biggest strength: great value. The main drawback: uI can feel cluttered. If it isn't the right fit, Semrush is the closest alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zoho CRM?

Zoho CRM is a widely used CRM for small and mid-sized businesses with automation, analytics and the Zia AI assistant for predictions, anomaly detection and writing. It integrates with the wider Zoho suite.

Is Zoho CRM free?

Zoho CRM has a free plan with limits; paid plans start at $14/mo.

What are the best Zoho CRM alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Semrush, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Ahrefs.

Who is Zoho CRM best for?

Zoho CRM is best for smbs.