Streak vs Zoho CRM — Which One Wins?
Pick Streak if: Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox
Pick Zoho CRM if: Budget-conscious teams already in the Zoho ecosystem who want a full-featured CRM at half the Salesforce price
Our take: Streak is easier to pick up, but Zoho CRM is more powerful long-term.
| Streak | Zoho CRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for individuals (basic CRM) | Pro $49/user/mo | Free for up to 3 users | Standard $14/user/mo |
| Features | Lives entirely inside Gmail, Pipeline views in inbox, Mail merge and tracking, Shared pipelines, Mobile app with full CRM | Multichannel communication, Zia AI assistant, Blueprint workflow builder, Canvas design studio, Zoho ecosystem integration |
| Best for | Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox | Budget-conscious teams already in the Zoho ecosystem who want a full-featured CRM at half the Salesforce price |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Streak stands out with Lives entirely inside Gmail and Pipeline views in inbox. Zoho CRM counters with Multichannel communication and Zia AI assistant.
Streak's Achilles heel: gmail-only means you’re locked in — plus the free plan is extremely limited on pipeline features. Zoho CRM's: ui feels cluttered and dated — third-party integrations outside zoho are hit or miss. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value lives entirely inside gmail and solopreneurs and tiny teams, go with Streak. If budget-conscious teams already in matters more, Zoho CRM is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.