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Capsule CRM vs Zoho CRM

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Zoho CRM? Here's how Capsule CRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Capsule CRM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
UK CRM with contact management, pipelines and integrations
Cloud-based customer relationship management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇮🇳 IN · 1996
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for Zoho CRM.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€15/user/mo
$14/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Sage Accounting, KashFlow +75
Zoho Books, Zoho Desk, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Analytics, Mailchimp +5

Where each one wins

Capsule CRM

Strengths

  • +Exceptionally intuitive interface with minimal training required
  • +Fast onboarding with teams productive within hours
  • +Seamless Gmail and Outlook integration for email workflows
  • +Transparent and affordable pricing with a usable free tier
  • +Clean contact and pipeline management with practical AI features
  • +Mobile app provides core access on the go
  • +Honest positioning as a simple, essentials-focused CRM

Limitations

  • −Limited automation and advanced features, locked behind higher-tier plans
  • −Basic reporting and analytics compared to enterprise CRMs
  • −Mobile app is functional but less feature-rich than desktop

Zoho CRM

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • +Strong automation capabilities
  • +Good value for the price
  • +Extensive third-party integrations

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • −Limited customization in lower-tier plans
  • −Occasional performance lag
  • −Customer support can be slow

Data residency & compliance

Capsule CRM
Zoho CRM
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for Zoho CRM.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Capsule CRM

  • Free Plan €0 per user / month, billed annuallyMaximum 2 users · 250 contacts · 1 sales pipeline
  • Starter Plan €15 per user / month, billed annually30,000 contacts · Email templates and shared mailbox · Basic reporting
  • Growth Plan €28 per user / month, billed annually60,000 contacts · Workflow automations · Advanced sales reporting and dashboards
  • Advanced Plan €49 per user / month, billed annually120,000 contacts · 50 project boards · 50 sales pipelines
  • Ultimate Plan On request per user / month, billed annuallyDesigned for scaling teams with 5+ users · Dedicated account manager · Custom training

All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Marketing add-on starts from £7 per month.

Zoho CRM

  • Free Free ForeverUp to 3 users · Basic CRM features · Limited storage
  • Standard $14 user/monthFull sales automation · Marketing integration · Billed annually
  • Professional $23 user/monthAdvanced analytics · Custom dashboards · Billed annually
  • Enterprise $40 user/monthAI-powered insights · Multi-user portals · Billed annually
  • Ultimate $52 user/monthAdvanced customization · Dedicated support · Billed annually

Pricing is based on annual billing; monthly options may be available at a higher cost.

Features

Capsule CRM

Sales Tools
Sales pipeline management with opportunity summaries, Pipeline dashboard for tracking conversion rates and forecasts, Kanban visual pipeline for drag-and-drop opportunity management, Currency support and opportunity filtering
Task Management
Task creation for appointments, meetings, and deadlines, Repeating tasks and reminder emails, Task automation with Tracks for sequential tasks, Calendar views (weekly/monthly)
Reporting
Sales analytics to monitor sales cycles, Activity reporting by user and activity type, Advanced sales reports (won/lost opportunities, pipeline growth), Report exporting and filtering by time, user, or team
Automation Tools
Sales automation to streamline processes, Project automation for consistent team productivity, Marketing automation via Transpond for communication triggers and sequences
Contact Management
Centralized customer details with full-text search, Auto-enriched profiles from social networks, File attachments and contact import from spreadsheets or CSV

Zoho CRM

Sales Automation
Lead and contact management, Pipeline tracking, Sales forecasting, Workflow automation
Marketing Integration
Email campaigns, Social media integration, Lead scoring, Web forms
Customer Support
Case management, Ticketing system, Knowledge base, Live chat
Reporting & Analytics
Custom reports, Real-time analytics, Sales metrics, Performance dashboards
Collaboration Tools
Team inbox, Document sharing, Task management, Calendar integration