Sales CRM with customizable pipelines, outreach automation, web chat and built-in marketing.
#11 of 13 in CRM by Overall Score
Nutshell combines contact and pipeline management with sales automation, email marketing, SMS and web chat. Teams can create multiple custom pipelines, automate follow-up, sync email and calendars, and communicate with leads through SMS or messaging channels. It also includes mobile apps, an open API and thousands of connections through direct integrations and Zapier.
Nutshell separates its Sales Suite from marketing and engagement add-ons. The Foundation level starts with a customizable pipeline, while Growth adds activity and email reports and goals; a buyer planning manager-level performance tracking should check that distinction without assuming reporting parity between editions.
Calculated from facts we verified on Nutshell's own website, using published thresholds. Nobody can pay to change it. Together with Market Signal it makes the Overall Score of 54 that orders our lists.
Dimensions without verified data count as a neutral 2.5. Facts checked October 12, 2026. How the rating works
Computed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about Nutshell's own website. Not an assessment of the product itself. How this works →
Market Strength
38
Where it stands today
Momentum
6 Declining ↓↓
Where it’s heading
Data Confidence
Medium
How much to trust it
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 24 tracked CRM & Sales tools. Data through September 2026, pulled October 12, 2026.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | $13 | Not listed |
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Pricing shown reflects list prices as of our last check and may have changed. Confirm current pricing on Nutshell's website before purchasing.
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Live chat, Phone, Help center
Why choose it: Small and midsize sales teams that run deals through defined pipeline stages and want automation and prospecting tools inside the CRM.
Strengths
Limitations
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Nutshell doesn't have a permanently free plan, but offers a free trial of its paid plans.
Nutshell starts at $13 per user/mo (annual billing) on its Foundation plan. Pricing was last checked October 8, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site before purchasing.
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