Is Freshsales cheaper than Zoho CRM Standard?

Yes. On their starting paid plans, Freshsales is about 36% cheaper than Zoho CRM Standard — roughly $60 per seat per year.

Does Zoho CRM Standard have a free plan?

Zoho CRM Standard does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $14/mo per seat (billed annually).

Yes — Freshsales's pricing page lists a free tier (Free; $9/user/mo Growth; $39 Pro; $59 Enterprise). Limits apply; see source for current caps.

Pick Zoho CRM Standard if you're cost-conscious teams already using zoho apps. Pick Freshsales if you're smbs wanting an integrated freshworks stack.

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pricing checked June 2026

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$14/mo

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AI-assisted CRM in the Freshworks suite with built-in phone and chat.

Freshsales is 36% cheaper than Zoho CRM Standard on starting plans — roughly $5/mo · $60/yr per seat.

Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12

Pick Freshsales if you're smbs wanting an integrated freshworks stack. Pick Zoho CRM Standard if you're cost-conscious teams already using zoho apps.

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