Top CRM Software of 2024: Zoho, Salesforce, monday.com
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This is a 2024 list, and the prices in it are no longer current. For a comparison of CRM options for Canadian organizations with pricing verified in August 2026, including which vendors bill in Canadian dollars and which do not, read Customer Relationship Management Tools: A Canadian Buyer's Guide. For what a CRM is and whether you need one, see what a CRM is.
CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management Here are a list of the TOP CRM software of 2024
1.Zoho CRM: Best for features and value
2. Salesforce CRM: Best for reporting and analytics
3. monday.com: Best for project management and sales
4. Apptivo: Best for a suite of business apps
5. Agile CRM: Best feature-rich free option
6. HubSpot: Best CRM for sales, marketing and service
7. Bitrix24: Best for large teams
8. HoneyBook: Best for service providers
9. Nimble CRM: Best for social media integrations
10. Salesmate: Best for built-in calling and text
11. Zendesk Sell: Best CRM with help desk integrations
12. Pipedrive: Best for à la carte add-ons
13. Freshsales: Best for AI-powered sales features
14. Insightly: Best for traveling salespeople
15. SharpSpring: Best for marketing automation features
source: Forbes Advisor
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