Zoho CRM is a capable, long-established CRM sold in five editions, from a free plan for three users to Ultimate. Features such as process automation and CPQ arrive edition by edition.
Clivly keeps it to one Pro seat at $16 monthly or $13 annually, with pipelines, bulk email, website chat and a team inbox included, and your application's data mapped in through the SDK.
| Feature | Clivly | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| CRM records and deal pipelines | YesConfigurable pipelines, forecast view and reports | YesMultiple pipelines from Standard |
| Bulk email | YesDesigned campaigns and bulk sends to saved segments, with scheduling | YesMass email from Standard |
| Website chat and team inbox | YesWebsite chat widget with a team inbox and support assistant | NoNot listed in its CRM editions |
| Your app's data in the CRM | YesSDK maps your app's own schema into the CRM | PartlyAPIs and custom modules you configure |
| AI assistant | YesAsk your CRM and draft replies, metered by AI credits | YesBuilt-in AI agents |
| Workflow automation | PlannedSequences and automations are planned, not available yet | YesWorkflows from Free |
Zoho CRM is priced per user by edition: Standard $20 a month or $14 annually, Professional $35 or $23, Enterprise $50 or $40 and Ultimate $65 or $52. A free edition covers up to three users.
Clivly has one Pro seat at $16 monthly or $13 annually and adds a workspace fee only for bulk email above 2,500 a month.
Three seats, pipelines and monthly email
Clivly Pro
$54
USD, monthly. Includes bulk email tier up to 5,000.
Zoho CRM
$60
USD. Standard, 3 users. Monthly.
Clivly costs $6 less per month
On annual billing Zoho Standard is $14 a user, $42 for three, a few dollars under Clivly with its email tier; Clivly adds website chat and your app's data. Source
Five seats and 20,000 emails a month
Clivly Pro
$104
USD, monthly. Includes bulk email tier up to 20,000.
Zoho CRM
$175
USD. Professional, 5 users. Monthly.
Clivly costs $71 less per month
Professional adds process automation and CPQ, which Clivly does not have. Source
Prices exclude taxes, and vendors change them often. Clivly estimates use Pro and our pricing calculator's rules.
Read the quickstart to connect your app, or the workspace overview to see what your team gets.
On monthly billing, yes, against Standard and Professional in our scenarios. On annual billing Zoho Standard's $14 is close to Clivly's $13 seat plus email.
No. Pro covers everything Clivly does; Scale adds larger allowances and compliance features.
Yes, by CSV. Clivly has no direct Zoho importer, so deal history does not come across automatically.
Not in Clivly yet: workflow automation (planned), quotes and CPQ, and a free plan.
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