Capsule CRM

Simple, no-nonsense CRM for very small businesses.

4.4/5 Free + paid · free plan CRM & Sales
Best for Very small businesses, solo
Pricing Free + paid
Setup time Under 45 min
Learning curve Moderate
Support Email, live chat, dedicated onboarding
Company Zestia
Launched 2008

About Capsule CRM

Capsule CRM is the CRM and sales platform most very small businesses and solo end up on once a free tool stops being enough. Free up to 2 users and 250 contacts. On top of that, clean, simple UI. Where you'll spend your time: Contact management and Opportunities. There's a free plan to explore before paying, with paid upgrades when you need them. The best truly simple CRM. One thing it genuinely does best — minimal learning curve.

Available on

Web appiOSAndroidAPI

Integrates with

GmailOutlookMailchimpXeroQuickBooksZapier

Who it's for

A quick filter before you spend time on Capsule CRM — read both sides before committing.

Use it if…

  • Solo founders and solopreneurs
  • Very small businesses (1–10 users)
  • Teams wanting the simplest CRM possible

Skip it if…

  • Sales teams needing cadence/sequence tools
  • Marketing-led teams
  • Teams needing deep reporting

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free up to 2 users and 250 contacts
  • Clean, simple UI
  • Minimal learning curve
  • Hits the core CRM & sales workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
  • Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer

Cons

  • No email sequences
  • Reporting is basic
  • Caps on contacts and projects at low tiers
  • Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
  • Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need

Features

The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for Capsule CRM.

  1. 01

    Contact management

    Simple, structured contact database

  2. 02

    Opportunities

    Deal tracking with pipeline stages

  3. 03

    Tasks + calendar

    Follow-up reminders tied to contacts

  4. 04

    Core workspace

    The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day CRM & sales work happens

  5. 05

    Integrations hub

    Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos

  6. 06

    Reporting and dashboards

    Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews

Pricing

A free plan to start, then paid tiers for the full set of features.

Free

$0

  • 2 users
  • 250 contacts

Starter

$18/user /mo

  • 30K contacts
  • Workflow automation
  • Reports

Frequently asked questions

What people usually want to know before signing up for Capsule CRM.

Does Capsule have email marketing?

Light — integrates with Mailchimp for broadcasts.

Is Capsule good for consultants?

Yes — simplicity + task management fit consultant workflows well.

Does it integrate with my inbox and calendar?

Gmail and Outlook integrations are standard — expect 2-way sync of emails and calendar events, plus a sidebar panel for logging activity inline.

Can I migrate from HubSpot or Salesforce without losing history?

Contacts, companies and deals migrate cleanly. Custom objects, playbooks and automations need to be rebuilt — budget 2–4 weeks for a mid-sized org.

How does per-seat pricing scale as the team grows?

Expect a step-up around 10 and 25 seats. Negotiate annual pricing after month three — most vendors offer 15–20% off the list.

Bottom line

Should you use Capsule CRM?

The best truly simple CRM. Scale beyond 10 users and HubSpot or Pipedrive gives you more room.