
When to Skip the Market-Leading CRM for Your SMB
The biggest CRM is not always the safest choice. Here is when SMBs should skip it and shortlist simpler options.
Learn moreA CRM that lives entirely inside Gmail
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Streak adds a CRM to Gmail through a browser extension and mobile apps. Pipelines sit above the inbox, each email thread can be attached to a record with one click, and the fields and stages are as easy to edit as a spreadsheet.
Because it is not tied to a sales-only model, teams use it for partnerships, hiring, fundraising and customer support. It includes email tracking, snippets, scheduled sending and mail merge. Shared pipelines and automation require the paid plans.
Founders, freelancers and small Gmail-based teams that want a pipeline without a new application.
Companies on Outlook and larger teams that need forecasting and advanced reporting.
Streak covers 7 of the 12 key features we check on every CRM. Availability can depend on the plan or on an official add-on.
Streak starts at free / $49 per user, with a free plan to begin with. Prices below are per month on annual billing; paying monthly usually costs more.
Basic CRM, mail merge and email tracking for personal use
Shared pipelines, unlimited contacts, advanced CRM
Automations, advanced reports, premium support
Vendors change prices and plan names often. Use the official link at the end of this page to confirm the current offer, and the cost calculator to estimate the yearly bill for your team.
Streak starts at free / $49 per user. The main options are: Free ($0), Pro ($49 / user), Pro+ ($69 / user). Confirm current prices on the official website before buying.
Yes. Streak offers a free plan: basic CRM, mail merge and email tracking for personal use.
Individuals and small teams that never want to leave the inbox. Founders, freelancers and small Gmail-based teams that want a pipeline without a new application.
The closest alternatives in our directory are HubSpot CRM, Freshsales, Salesflare. Each has its own profile with pricing and a side-by-side comparison.
Mobile: iOS and Android. Support: email support; priority on higher plans.
Similar CRMs worth a look before you commit.
Small teams that want marketing, sales and support in one place.
Startups and inside-sales teams that call and email all day.
Small B2B sales teams that hate data entry.

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Learn moreYou have seen what it does, what it costs and who it suits. The next step is the official website, where you can check current pricing and start a trial.
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