The Real Cost of CRM Software: Debunking Misleading Pricing Claims
Introduction
When it comes to choosing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, pricing is often a significant factor. However, many articles and reviews provide misleading or incomplete pricing information, either intentionally or unintentionally. Let us set the record straight by providing verified, comprehensive pricing details for some of the most popular CRM platforms: Zoho, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and HubSpot. .
Zoho CRM: The Real Cost
Yearly Upfront Payment
Standard Plan: $168/year or $14/month
Professional Plan: $268/year or $22.33/month
Enterprise Plan: $480/year or $40/month
Ultimate Plan: $624/year or $52/month
Monthly Payment
Standard Plan: $240/year or $20/month
Professional Plan: $420/year or $35/month
Enterprise Plan: $600/year or $50/month
Ultimate Plan: $780/year or $65/month
Note: Be aware, that all of the Zoho plans are a per user monthly price. In addition, Their may also be users and data storage limitations.
Pipedrive CRM: The Real Cost
Monthly Payment
Essential Plan: $21.90/month
Advanced Plan: $37.90/month
Professional Plan: $59.90/month
Power Plan: $74.90/month
Enterprise Plan: $119.00/month
Yearly Upfront Payment
Essential Plan: $178.80/year or $14.90/month
Advanced Plan: $334.80/year or $27.90/month
Professional Plan: $598.80/year or $49.90/month
Power Plan: $778.80/year or $64.90/month
Enterprise Plan: $1188.00/year or $99/month
Note: Be aware, that every plan is a price per user plan, and all of these plans come with limitations based on the number of users, data storage, email accounts, active automations, and more.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM: The Real Cost
Monthly Payment for Individual Services (Not All-Inclusive)
Dynamics 365 Customer Service: $200/month for 2,000 sessions
Dynamics 365 Remote Assist: $65/month
Dynamics 365 Sales Professional: $65/month
Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise: $95/month
Note: Be aware, these monthly payments are for individual services. If you require multiple services like Customer Service, Remote Assist, and Sales Professional, you would need to sum up the costs of each. With Microsoft these prices are just the beginning.
Salesforce CRM: The Real Cost
New List Prices Effective from August 2023
Starter Plan: $25/month (per user) | Yearly: $300 (per user)
Professional Edition: $80/month (per user) | Yearly: $960 (per user)
Enterprise Edition: $165/month (per user) | Yearly: $1,980 (per user)
Unlimited Edition: $330/month (per user) | Yearly: $3,960 (per user)
Note: Be aware, all plans come with some restrictions, and there are many different monthly upsell products available. The most expensive plans can cost as high as $500.00 per user per month.
HubSpot CRM: The Real Cost
Actual Price
Professional Plan: $1600.00/month | Yearly: $19,201.00
Enterprise Plan: $5000.00/month | Yearly: $60,000.00
Note: Be aware, HubSpot does offer various plans for marketing, sales, and so on that are extremely expensive. However, HubSpot does offer a free version which is so limited that it's not worth mentioning.
Go High Level CRM: This Real Cost
Every Plan is for unlimited users, unlimited, data, and unlimited contacts
Note: All Go High Level plans are unlimited users, unlimited data storage, and unlimited Contacts. All plancs are month to month with no contracts.
Choosing a CRM software is a significant decision that can impact your business in various ways. While many articles and reviews offer pricing information, it's crucial to verify these details independently. This article aims to raise awareness to individuals & business owners on verified pricing guides to help you make an informed decision.
