Freshsales vs Streak — Which One Wins?
Pick Freshsales if: Small to mid-size sales teams that want built-in phone and email without juggling extra tools
Pick Streak if: Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox
Our take: Freshsales for simplicity, Streak for power users.
| Freshsales | Streak | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan with contact management and built-in phone | Growth $9/user/mo | Free for individuals (basic CRM) | Pro $49/user/mo |
| Features | AI-powered lead scoring (Freddy AI), Built-in phone and email, Visual deal pipeline, Workflow automations, Territory management | Lives entirely inside Gmail, Pipeline views in inbox, Mail merge and tracking, Shared pipelines, Mobile app with full CRM |
| Best for | Small to mid-size sales teams that want built-in phone and email without juggling extra tools | Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Freshsales stands out with AI-powered lead scoring (Freddy AI) and Built-in phone and email. Streak counters with Lives entirely inside Gmail and Shared pipelines.
Freshsales's Achilles heel: reporting is limited compared to salesforce and hubspot — advanced analytics need enterprise tier. Streak's: gmail-only means you’re locked in — plus the free plan is extremely limited on pipeline features. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value ai-powered lead scoring (freddy ai) and small to mid-size sales, go with Freshsales. If solopreneurs and tiny teams matters more, Streak is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.