Workbooks CRM vs GoHighLevel
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to GoHighLevel? Here's how Workbooks CRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Workbooks 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 sales, marketing, support and order processing in one platform
All-in-one platform for agencies to manage CRM, marketing, automation, and client operations.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 US · 2018
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredServer infrastructure is hosted in the United States.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
£32/user/mo
$497/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange / Outlook, Google Workspace / Gmail, Box, Mailchimp +14
Zapier, Stripe, Twilio, Mailgun, Google Cloud +5
Where each one wins
Workbooks CRM
Strengths
- +Comprehensive feature set covering CRM, quotes, sales orders, supplier management and invoicing
- +Enterprise-grade capabilities at a lower total cost of ownership than Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- +Responsive and knowledgeable customer support with fast turnaround times
- +Highly customizable with tailored fields, record types and workflow automation
- +Granular reporting and dashboarding for marketing-to-sales pipelines and operational KPIs
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced configuration and administration
- −Cluttered, multi-window interface that feels dated and cumbersome
- −Performance slowdowns with large datasets or heavy pipelines
GoHighLevel
Strengths
- +Comprehensive all-in-one solution for agencies
- +Strong automation and workflow capabilities
- +Extensive integrations via marketplace
- +Active feature development and updates
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Pricing can be high for small businesses
- −Occasional performance issues reported
- −Limited data residency options outside the US
Data residency & compliance
Workbooks CRM
GoHighLevel
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredServer infrastructure is hosted in the United States.
Transfer mechanism
not established
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Workbooks CRM
- Free Trial £0 / $0 per user / month (30 days)No credit card required · No download required
- CRM Standard Edition £32 / $47 per user / month (billed annually)Core contact, sales, marketing, and customer service management
- CRM Pro Edition £48 / $66 per user / month (billed annually)All CRM Standard features · Bundled core extensions: Audit Trail, Multi-Currency, Advanced Security, Multi-Company, Custom Records
- Business Standard Edition £67 / $97 per user / month (billed annually)CRM features plus order processing, invoicing, credit notes, and supplier purchase orders
- Business Pro Edition £82 / $116 per user / month (billed annually)All Business Standard features · Bundled core extensions
Prices are for 1, 2, or 3-year terms. Optional add-ons and modules available at additional cost.
GoHighLevel
- Starter On request per monthBasic CRM and marketing tools · Limited automation features
- Unlimited On request per monthFull access to CRM, marketing, and automation · Unlimited sub-accounts
- Agency Pro $497 per monthAdvanced agency features · White-label options
- Enterprise Custom pricing per monthCustom solutions for large-scale needs · Dedicated support
14-day free trial available. Add-ons such as AI tools, HIPAA compliance, and white-label mobile apps are billed separately.
Features
Workbooks CRM
- Sales Management & Automation
- Pipeline management, Lead matching and allocation rules, Opportunity tracking, Sales forecasting
- Marketing Management & Automation
- Campaign management, Audience segmentation and mailing lists, Mailshots, Web Insights visitor tracking
- Customer Service & Support
- Case management and ticketing, Customer service portal, Email-to-Case via IMAP, Task tracking
- Commercial Operations & Finance
- Sales order processing, Sales contract management, Customer invoicing and credit notes, Supplier purchase orders
- Project & Event Management
- Resource planning, Project budget and revenue tracking, Time management, Event planning and attendee tracking
GoHighLevel
- CRM and Sales
- Contact and pipeline management, Prospecting tools, Dashboards and reporting
- Marketing
- Email and SMS campaigns, Social media management, Reputation management
- Automation and Workflows
- Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Integration with third-party tools
- Web and Lead Capture
- Website and funnel builder, Domain management, Forms, surveys, and quizzes
- Communications
- Unified inbox for conversations, Inbound and outbound calling, Voice AI