4 Cheaper Nutshell Alternatives
Each tool below has a lower entry price than Nutshell on a plan we compared side by side. Prices are taken from each company’s official pricing page (checked October 7, 2026). Cheapest listed first.
| Alternative | Price | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigin by Zoho | Express: $7 per user/month · billed yearlyAbout 46% less than Nutshell on the compared plan | Small businesses moving off spreadsheets. | Bigin vs Nutshell |
| HubSpot | Sales Hub Starter: $7 per seat/month · billed annually | Small sales teams. | HubSpot vs Nutshell |
| Close | Solo: $9 per user/month · billed annuallyAbout 30% less than Nutshell on the compared plan | Solo operators needing CRM, calling, email, and SMS. | Close vs Nutshell |
| Freshsales | Growth: $9 per user/month · billed annuallyAbout 30% less than Nutshell on the compared plan | Startups and SMBs needing a simpler CRM. | Freshsales vs Nutshell |
Nutshell for reference: Foundation: $13/user/month, billed annually. Source. Units differ between some tools (per user vs per account), so check the unit line under each price. Higher plans are available for every tool.