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CRM systems for freelancers

12 of the 25 CRM systems in our guide have a plan for freelancers, according to the facts we checked with the vendor. They are listed in order of our overall score.

Why it matters

These are the tools for which we list freelancers as an audience. Do check the limits of the plan, such as users or invoices per month, and what you pay as you grow.

CRM systems for freelancers

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  1. 1

    HubSpot

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs and large companies

    CRM platform with contact management, sales pipeline, email and automation, with a free basic plan.

    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    PriceFree
    Visit HubSpot

    On the HubSpot website

  2. 2

    Teamleader Focus

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    CRM with quotes, invoicing (also via Peppol), time tracking and projects, for freelancers and SMEs.

    • Dutch support
    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    • +4 more
    From€60 /month excl. VAT14-day free trial
    Visit Teamleader Focus

    On the Teamleader Focus website

  3. 3

    Pipedrive

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    Sales CRM with a visual deal pipeline, activity planning and email follow-up, for small and medium-sized teams.

    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    From€24 /month excl. VAT14-day free trial
    Visit Pipedrive

    On the Pipedrive website

  4. 4

    Cirqll

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    • Best for freelancers

    Simple Dutch CRM from Borne for contacts, tasks and sales opportunities, with data stored in the Netherlands.

    • Dutch support
    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    • +1 more
    From€24 /month excl. VAT10-day free trial
    Visit Cirqll

    On the Cirqll website

  5. 5

    Alexion CRM

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    Affordable CRM from Groningen for freelancers and small firms, with hours, projects and SnelStart and Exact links.

    • Dutch support
    • EU data
    • e-Boekhouden
    • +1 more
    From€11.25 /month60-day free trial
    Visit Alexion CRM

    On the Alexion CRM website

  6. 6

    Freshsales

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs and large companies

    • Cheapest paid plan

    Sales CRM from Freshworks with contact management, deal pipeline, phone and email, with a free entry version.

    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    From€9 /monthAlso a free plan21-day free trial
    Visit Freshsales

    On the Freshsales website

  7. 7

    Odoo CRM

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs and large companies

    CRM app with sales pipeline, lead scoring and quotes, part of the Odoo suite with invoicing and accounting.

    • Dutch interface
    • EU data
    • European
    • +2 more
    From€31.10 /monthAlso a free plan
    Visit Odoo CRM

    On the Odoo CRM website

  8. 8

    Capsule CRM

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    Simple CRM for contacts, sales pipelines and projects, from British company Capsule in Manchester.

    • English only
    PriceFree14-day free trial
    Visit Capsule CRM

    On the Capsule CRM website

  9. 9

    Close

    CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

    Sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS and email sequences, aimed at sales teams that follow up many leads.

      PriceOn request14-day free trial
      Visit Close

      On the Close website

    • 10

      Salesflare

      CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

      Sales CRM that automatically keeps contacts and activities from your mailbox and calendar, from the Belgian Salesflare.

      • EU data
      From€39 /month30-day free trial
      Visit Salesflare

      On the Salesflare website

    • 11

      Copper

      CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

      CRM that works inside Gmail and Google Workspace, for small teams that already manage their customers and deals there.

        PriceOn request14-day free trial
        Visit Copper

        On the Copper website

      • 12

        Dex

        CRM · for freelancers and SMEs

        Personal CRM that tracks your network from LinkedIn, email, calendar and WhatsApp, with reminders to stay in touch.

          PriceOn request6-day free trial
          Visit Dex

          On the Dex website · partner link

        The list follows from one fact per tool, checked on the vendor's site. For the other 13 CRM systems we did not see it, or could not check it. The order follows our overall score; what a tool pays does not count towards it.

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        Questions about CRM systems

        Which CRM systems are there for freelancers?

        HubSpot, Teamleader Focus, Pipedrive, Cirqll, Alexion CRM, Freshsales, Odoo CRM, Capsule CRM, Close, Salesflare, Copper and Dex have a plan for freelancers. For the other 13 CRM systems in our guide we did not find this, or could not check it.

        Which one comes top?

        HubSpot comes top in our overall score. What a tool pays does not count towards it. Still check whether the plan suits you: price, limits and features are on the tool page.