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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bigin by Zoho CRM

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ABigin by Zoho CRM is a simplified customer relationship management (CRM) software designed specifically for small businesses, startups and teams. Bigin helps small businesses unify customer-facing operations— marketing, sales, onboarding, delivery, and support, and it offers features that help to manage these customer relationships effectively.

    $9

    per month per user

    Nutshell

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ANutshell offers a CRM with contact management, calendar sync, click-to-call, and collaboration features.

    $19

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Editions & Modules
    Express
    $9.00
    per month per user
    Premier
    $15.00
    per month
    Bigin 360
    $21
    per month per user
    Foundation
    $19
    per month per user
    Growth
    $32
    per month per user
    Pro
    $49
    per month per user
    Business
    $67
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $89
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.15% discount for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Considered Both Products
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    165 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    162 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    161 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    148 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    147 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.4
    165 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.2
    15 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management8.8151 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    Workflow management8.3155 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.6155 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.4150 Ratings7.814 Ratings
    Contract management8.0102 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.2141 Ratings7.812 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.1
    138 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    8.8
    14 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Lead management8.4132 Ratings9.713 Ratings
    Email marketing7.8123 Ratings7.812 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.1
    142 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.3
    13 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Task management8.3139 Ratings9.712 Ratings
    Reporting8.0113 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.2
    146 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Pipeline visualization8.4145 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.0131 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.3
    150 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.9
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Custom fields8.3150 Ratings9.511 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.96 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    9.0
    144 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Single sign-on capability9.0125 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.9140 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    7.6
    88 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.6
    9 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Social data7.786 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Social engagement7.584 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.0
    111 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation8.0111 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    8.7
    135 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.0
    13 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Mobile access8.7135 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Bigin by Zoho CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Bigin by Zoho CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
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    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (167 ratings)
    9.7
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (138 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Bigin by Zoho CRMNutshell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Zoho
    - Multiple pipelines let me organize processes like sales, marketing, customer support, and assets clearly. - The forms builder allows me to gather leads, sign-ups, and customer requests from my website directly into the Bigin by Zoho CRM. - Integrations with Zapier and Make connect website orders and data from other sources smoothly. - Email templates make it easy to send professional, branded communications. - Automations handle repetitive tasks like managing customers, orders, and team tasks, saving me time.
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    Nutshell Inc.
    This can be used for different industries, healthcare, IT, retail or any company with a customer service line, big or small. if i had to ask, i would say "Do you have any type of filing system that you use?" "anything where you are keeping track of personal/ business information." Do you need access to information on a day to day basis? If they do , then this can be used , especially if you need to keep track of the numbers; we like how we can see if are things going up or down.
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    Pros
    Zoho
    • Manage big databases. We have a large database of contacts and partners (more than 5,000 contacts), which are updated day by day, as a result of our participation in conferences, webinars, etc. For this reason, we needed a platform that would allow us to always have our database up to date, and accessible and editable by any member of the company.
    • Pipelines. Pipelines are very necessary in our daily lives, since we present many service proposals to different clients, and until now we control the status very manually. With Bigin by Zoho CRM, we can have all this information centralized in a single place, and know at all times the status of the service proposals we present (sent, pending decision, lost, won...).
    • Product definition. The product definition block has allowed us to further structure our typologies of products and services. At least, it has allowed us to reflect on them and what is the best way to package the service offered.
    • Control panel. The control panel has been very useful for us to be able to quickly see the main indicators (offers presented, next actions to be taken, etc.).
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Customization - we are able to make Nutshell make the most sense for our company and processes
    • Scheduling - the ability to set tasks allows us to never forget a follow-up call or email
    • Tags - allow us to prioritize leads and segment our customers and potential customers
    • Communication - the ability to tag colleagues in notes for callbacks or updates to accounts is very helpful to keep everyone on the same page
    • Email History - being able to blind copy all our email communication to Nutshell, allows us to have email threads and notes all in one place
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Zoho
    • The interface is clean, but I can see how, as we get into more complex workflows, it may be limited, whereas a heavier CRM may be necessary at that point.
    • Mobile app works pretty well, it isn't quite as smooth as the web app.
    • Reporting could be a little more robust, but it does what we need.
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • integration with email doesn't work as advertised
    • would like integration with quickbooks
    • If there is a misspelling in any one email address, you can not send a mass email. You must go back and correct each error before it can send.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Zoho
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    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    This is perfect for a small business / Home based business with SaaS. Nutshell constantly adds new features and the price is much better than more robust software like Salesforce.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Zoho
    Zoho Bigin has been almost perfect in almost every sense of the word. It has been very easy for us to use. Onboarding new staff has been a breeze, and we have never had to retrain them on how to use it, as they get the hang of it on the very first attempt. It has also saved us a lot of money compared to what it would have cost if we had used other CRM tools.
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    Nutshell Inc.
    Extremely easy to use and they help you throughout the process. I find it not challenging, an effective utility to help us prioritize and engage efficiently at a reasonable price point. We enjoy working with the team there and they're easy to access. I've already recommended it to two colleagues
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Zoho
    The support is all international and it takes a while to get support as you have to go through chats and set up times, not as easy to just call and get the support you need. They are very nice when you do finally connect with someone and they are knowledgeable, just challenging being international sometimes.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    Nutshell's support team has always been great and they tend to go above and beyond. They are polite, friendly, personable and great listeners. They are also great about sending follow up emails too.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    Implementation is difficult everytime but this was relatively simple due to the small amount of data we moved
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Zoho
    Simplicity Without Sacrificing Core Features
    Unlike full-scale CRMs that often feel overwhelming, Bigin by Zoho CRM provides a focused set of features that are perfect for managing deals, contacts, and activities. It’s not bloated, and that was exactly what we needed for a lean, fast-moving team.
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    Nutshell Inc.
    When I first started with BCI, they were using ACT!. It was hard to navigate and there were a lot of spots for duplicate information that made it hard to know if you were in the right spot or not. Then if you had trouble, you would spend 3 hours on the phone with customer service and often they would not even be able to find a solution. I would not recommend ACT! to anyone. Since getting nutshell, I have learned a bit about Cosential and I know that it is more catered to the construction industry and can help with proposal creation, so I think that may be something we consider in the not-too-near future.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Zoho
    • Zero deals closed yet – earliest expected close is +6 weeks away.
    • No marketing-source conversion data – will need 2-3 months of traffic to quote real CAC or ROMI
    • No paid automation – manual follow-ups still dominate, so time-saving metrics are anecdotal, not measured.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Nutshell CRM has had a major impact on ROI. The last program we used cost more and had fewer features and accessibility.
    • One negative impact is its email functions. As stated before in this review I need to be able to send large attachments and pics through email and Nutshell is very limited when it comes to that.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Screenshots

    Screenshot of Nutshell's dashboard, mobile app, and sales metrics.Screenshot of the interface to build custom pipelines.Screenshot of where to measure contact engagement with Nutshell Marketing emails, forms, website traffic, and landing pages.Screenshot of the interface to engage with website visitors and leads throughout the buying journey via multiple channels using Nutshell Engagement. Channels include SMS, AI webchat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs.Screenshot of Quotes & Invoices, where users can create, send, and monitor custom quotes and invoices without leaving Nutshell.