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Alternatives to Pipedrive

Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.

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Last updated 2026-02-09 Intel generated 2026-02-06 2 sources linked

Alternatives to Pipedrive

Step-sideways / execution-first

Evaluated by outbound-heavy teams that want calling/sequences integrated into daily workflow.

HubSpot CRM
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Step-up / suite CRM

Shortlisted when lifecycle reporting, automation, and marketing/service alignment become priorities.

Step-sideways / value suite

Compared when teams want broader suite workflows and value pricing rather than a sales-only CRM.

Salesforce Sales Cloud
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Step-up / enterprise platform

Considered when multi-team governance, complex permissions, and standardized reporting are required.

Sources & verification

Pricing and behavioral information comes from public documentation and structured research. When information is incomplete or volatile, we prefer to say so rather than guess.

  1. https://www.pipedrive.com/ ↗
  2. https://www.pipedrive.com/en/pricing ↗