A direct comparison of Fluid CRM’s and Pipedrive’s pricing, features and fit, so you can pick the right CRM for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start a 7 day Fluid CRM free trial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skip the comparison if you already know which fits. Here’s the short answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If row 1 or 2 is you, keep reading. The next two minutes will save you $200+ a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how Fluid CRM and Pipedrive compare on what matters most for small teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pipedrive’s $24 Lite plan looks competitive. The catch is what’s not included. Automations, email sync, sequences, required fields, meeting scheduler, forecast view, all locked behind Growth at $49\/seat or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what a 5-seat team actually pays each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pipedrive Lite is $24\/seat\/month. Here’s what isn’t included until you upgrade to Growth at $49\/seat or higher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first half of this list, automations, required and important fields, forecast view and full support is included on Fluid CRM at $16\/seat, no tier upgrades. The email features are different. Two-way email sync, templates, tracking, sequences and the meeting scheduler aren’t on any Fluid CRM plan. If your sales process runs on email automation inside the CRM, that’s a real reason to pick Pipedrive. If you do email separately and just want the pipeline, Fluid CRM gives you the core at one price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I previously used Pipedrive. What I like most about Fluid is how clear and structured everything feels. It’s simple to see where each deal stands and what needs to happen next.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanna-Maria Ojala, CEO, Menestyv\u00e4 Myynti<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In 3 years running B2B outbound at Fenixtal across 50+ B2B clients, many marketing agencies I worked with paid for Pipedrive Growth or higher. Most used maybe 30% of what they paid for: the pipeline view, contact records and the basic reports. The features they paid extra for, sequences, lead scoring, forecast view, sat unused because the team was small and their workflow was simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pipedrive is a real CRM with a deep feature set. For some teams, it’s worth the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need email tools and meeting scheduling inside your CRM, Pipedrive is the right call. Don’t switch on principle if you’ll lose features your team actually uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For founders and small B2B teams who just want to track sales, Fluid CRM wins on speed, simplicity and price clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Fluid is so fast as well. I love the hotkeys. I’ve actually been using them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Austin Verner, Founder, Cold Emailers<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Pick Fluid CRM if:<\/strong> You’re a founder, small B2B team or agency tracking deals. You want a flat price with every feature included. You don’t need email sequences, native email sync or a meeting scheduler inside your CRM. You’re comfortable using Gmail or Outlook for email and Calendly for meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pick Pipedrive if:<\/strong> Your sales team runs email sequences inside the CRM. You need two-way email sync and tracking. You schedule meetings from contact records. You’re willing to pay $49 to $99\/seat plus add-ons to get the features you need on the right tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pick something else if:<\/strong> You need an enterprise CRM with 50+ reps and complex automations. Salesforce or HubSpot will serve you better than either Fluid CRM or Pipedrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Export your deals and contacts from Pipedrive as CSV, then import to Fluid CRM. Most teams finish the migration in 15 minutes. Hanna-Maria switched from Pipedrive without losing a deal. Fluid CRM costs $80\/month for 5 seats. Pipedrive Lite costs $120\/month. Pipedrive Growth (the tier most teams need for email sync and automations) costs $245\/month, often $290+\/month with typical add-ons.<\/p> <\/div> No. Fluid CRM doesn’t have built-in email sequences, email sync or email tracking. If those features matter to your sales process, Pipedrive is the right call. If you do cold email separately (Smartlead or Instantly) and want a CRM that captures replies via API, Fluid CRM is built for that. No. No AI email writer, no AI deal scoring, no AI sales assistant. Pipedrive has these from the Premium tier at $79\/seat. Most small teams using AI inside their CRM get marginal value from it. Pipedrive has a polished mobile app on iOS and Android. Fluid CRM is web-based and doesn’t have a dedicated mobile app. If field sales reps live on their phones, Pipedrive wins on mobile. If your CRM feels like a second job, Fluid CRM keeps it simple. Visual pipeline, 8 in-app automations, full API, every feature included at $16\/seat\/month. Start your 7-day free trial, no credit card required<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/span>Is Fluid CRM or Pipedrive Right for You?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your situation<\/th> Pick<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Founder, small B2B team or agency who want to track deals at a flat price<\/td> Fluid CRM<\/td><\/tr> Sales team that needs email sequences, meeting scheduler and lead scoring<\/td> Pipedrive<\/td><\/tr> 50+ reps with complex enterprise automations<\/td> Neither, look at Salesforce<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Fluid CRM vs Pipedrive Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th> Fluid CRM<\/th> Pipedrive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Starting price<\/td> $16\/seat\/month<\/td> $24\/seat\/month (Lite)<\/td><\/tr> Real price for full-feature tier<\/td> $16\/seat\/month, every feature included<\/td> $49\/seat\/month (Growth) plus add-ons typically $45+\/mo<\/td><\/tr> Free trial<\/td> 7 days, no credit card required<\/td> 14 days, no credit card required<\/td><\/tr> Setup time<\/td> Under 5 minutes<\/td> Hours to days<\/td><\/tr> Best for<\/td> Founders, small B2B teams and agencies<\/td> Sales teams that need email tools and meeting scheduler<\/td><\/tr> Plans<\/td> 2 (monthly or annual, both feature-complete)<\/td> 4 tiers plus 5 paid add-ons<\/td><\/tr> Automations on cheapest plan<\/td> 8 in-app, included<\/td> None, Lite plan has zero automations<\/td><\/tr> Email sync<\/td> Not included<\/td> Two-way sync from Growth ($49\/seat)<\/td><\/tr> Keyboard shortcuts<\/td> 7 action-based shortcuts built in<\/td> Navigation-only shortcuts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Fluid CRM vs Pipedrive Price Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plan<\/th> Per seat monthly<\/th> 5-seat team monthly<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Fluid CRM<\/td> $16<\/td> $80<\/td><\/tr> Pipedrive Lite<\/td> $24<\/td> $120<\/td><\/tr> Pipedrive Growth<\/td> $49<\/td> $245<\/td><\/tr> Pipedrive Premium<\/td> $79<\/td> $395<\/td><\/tr> Pipedrive Ultimate<\/td> $99<\/td> $495<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/span>What you don’t get on Pipedrive Lite<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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