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Zoho CRM Alternative for Small Teams That Want Less Set-Up

Searching for a Zoho CRM alternative? Zoho CRM is a powerful, highly customisable CRM with a large app suite behind it. TracktCRM is a simpler CRM for small teams whose leads arrive on WhatsApp, ads and lead portals, with WhatsApp included on the free plan. Here is a fair comparison.

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TracktCRM vs Zoho CRM comparison of free plan, pricing, WhatsApp, lead ads, lead portals and AI

AT A GLANCE

TracktCRM vs Zoho CRM at a Glance

Free plans, entry prices and the features that matter most to small sales teams, side by side.

Comparison pointZoho CRMTracktCRM
Free planYes. Free edition for up to 3 users. Standard, Professional and Enterprise have a 15-day trial.Yes. Free forever for 1 user with a single pipeline, unlimited records, 3 automations and WhatsApp integration. No card needed.
Starting paid priceStandard at ₹800 per user/month, billed annuallyPro at ₹319 per user/month, billed yearly (shown in your local currency)
WhatsAppWhatsApp Business integration in the trial and all paid editions. Sending messages uses creditsIncluded on the Free plan (Meta message charges apply)
Meta and Google lead adsFacebook lead ads through the LeadChain extension, billed separately. Google Ads integration from ProfessionalMeta Ads and Google Ads integrations from Pro
Lead portalsNot listed on the pricing page. Check Zoho Marketplace99acres, Housing.com, MagicBricks, IndiaMART, Justdial and TradeIndia integrations
AI featuresAI agents listed from Standard, with more AI on higher editionsPremium and All-in-One: reply suggestions, drafting, record summaries and upsell ideas
Onboarding and migrationMigration assistance listed on the Ultimate editionDedicated onboarding specialist from Pro, plus help moving your data on paid plans
Best forGrowing and mid-size companies that want deep customisation, forecasting and the wider Zoho suiteSmall and growing teams that sell on WhatsApp and get leads from ads and portals

Prices are per user per month as shown on each pricing page. TracktCRM bills at company level. See TracktCRM pricing for the full plan list. We are not affiliated with Zoho. See sources.

GOOD FIT

Who Should Look for a Zoho CRM Alternative

  • You are a small team and want a CRM you can set up yourself, without an admin or a long project
  • Your leads start on WhatsApp and you want those chats in the CRM on the free plan
  • You run Meta or Google lead ads and want those integrations on your first paid plan
  • You get enquiries from 99acres, MagicBricks, IndiaMART or Justdial and want them captured automatically
  • You want a person to help you set up stages and move your data

BE HONEST

Who Should Stay With Zoho CRM

  • You need a free plan for more than one person. Zoho CRM's Free edition covers up to 3 users, while TracktCRM's covers 1
  • You depend on deep customisation, forecasting or advanced workflows that an admin manages
  • You already use Zoho Books, Desk or other Zoho apps and value having them connected
  • You want AI on the entry paid edition

Zoho CRM does a lot. Choose TracktCRM when you want fewer settings and faster lead response, not when you need an enterprise toolkit.

KEY DIFFERENCES

Zoho CRM vs TracktCRM: Where They Differ

Set-up and day-to-day use

Zoho CRM is built to be shaped around complex sales processes, with many modules and settings to configure. TracktCRM starts from a ready pipeline with stages you can rename, and focuses on capturing leads, replying fast and following up, so a small team can start without a long set-up project.

TracktCRM pipeline board with lead cards across New, Won, Lost and Junk stages and Import and Export buttons
The TracktCRM pipeline board (sample data).
TracktCRM deal view with the WhatsApp conversation open next to the contact summary
A WhatsApp chat saved on a deal in TracktCRM (sample data).

WhatsApp included vs credits

Zoho's help page says its WhatsApp Business integration works in the trial and all paid editions, and its feature list notes that sending WhatsApp messages requires credits. TracktCRM includes WhatsApp integration on the Free plan, with two-way chats and history on the lead. See how it works on the WhatsApp CRM page.

Reports you can read at a glance

Zoho CRM offers deep reporting and analytics on its higher editions. TracktCRM keeps a standard sales dashboard on every plan, showing total deals, deals by stage, a deals trend and a customer report, so owners can check the pipeline without building reports first.

TracktCRM sales dashboard with total deals, deals by stage, a deals trend chart and a customer report
The TracktCRM sales dashboard (sample data).

Lead capture from ads and portals

Zoho CRM connects Facebook lead ads through LeadChain, which needs a separate subscription and a paid CRM edition, and lists Google Ads integration from Professional. TracktCRM includes Meta Ads and Google Ads integrations from Pro, and lists integrations for property portals and B2B marketplaces. Our lead management software page explains the follow-up flow.

Pricing

On the pricing pages we checked, Zoho CRM Standard is ₹800, Professional ₹1,400, Enterprise ₹2,400 and Ultimate ₹2,600 per user per month, billed annually. TracktCRM Pro is ₹319, Premium ₹559 and All-in-One ₹799 per user per month, billed yearly, with savings of up to 20%. Each plan includes different limits, so compare like for like.

AI

Zoho CRM lists AI agents from Standard. TracktCRM keeps AI on Premium and All-in-One, where it drafts and suggests email replies, summarises records and suggests upsells, with 1,000 or 3,000 AI credits a month.

SWITCHING

How to Move From Zoho CRM to TracktCRM

A short overlap keeps new enquiries safe while your team gets used to the new pipeline.

  1. STEP 01

    Export from Zoho CRM

    Export your leads, contacts, accounts and open deals from Zoho CRM.

  2. STEP 02

    Set up your stages

    Create a free TracktCRM account and set up stages that match your Zoho CRM pipeline.

  3. STEP 03

    Import your records

    Use the Import button on the pipeline view to bring your records in.

  4. STEP 04

    Connect your channels

    Connect WhatsApp, and on Pro or above, your Meta and Google ad accounts.

  5. STEP 05

    Switch your team

    Run both systems on new enquiries for a week, then move everyone over.

FAQ

Questions About Switching From Zoho CRM

Is TracktCRM a good alternative to Zoho CRM?

Yes, for small teams that sell on WhatsApp, get leads from ads and portals and want a CRM they can set up themselves. Zoho CRM is a better fit if you need deep customisation, forecasting or other Zoho apps in the same account.

Does Zoho CRM have a free plan?

Yes. Zoho CRM's Free edition supports up to 3 users. TracktCRM's Free plan is for 1 user and includes a single pipeline, unlimited records, 3 automations and WhatsApp integration.

Is TracktCRM cheaper than Zoho CRM?

On the pricing pages we checked, TracktCRM Pro is ₹319 per user per month and Zoho CRM Standard is ₹800 per user per month, both billed yearly. The plans include different features, so compare the ones you need.

Does Zoho CRM include WhatsApp?

Zoho's help page says its WhatsApp Business integration works in the free trial and all paid editions, and its feature list says sending WhatsApp messages needs credits. On TracktCRM, WhatsApp integration is part of the Free plan.

Which TracktCRM plans include AI?

AI is on Premium and All-in-One, with 1,000 and 3,000 AI credits per month. It covers email reply suggestions, drafting, record summaries and upsell and cross-sell suggestions.

How do I move from Zoho CRM to TracktCRM?

Export your leads, contacts and deals from Zoho CRM, set up your stages in TracktCRM and use the Import button on the pipeline view. On paid plans our team helps you move your data.

Can TracktCRM capture leads from portals like 99acres and IndiaMART?

Yes. TracktCRM lists integrations for 99acres, Housing.com, MagicBricks, IndiaMART, Justdial and TradeIndia, so portal leads land in your pipeline with the source attached.

SOURCES

Sources

Zoho CRM details checked on from Zoho CRM's own pricing and help pages. Plans and prices change, so confirm current details on these links.

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