Daylite, Salesflare, and Zendesk Sell all serve small and mid-sized sales teams, but they solve different problems. Daylite is the pick for Mac-only shops…
Best for: Mac-centric small businesses and professional services firms that want deep native integration with Apple Mail, Contacts, and Calendar plus full offline access on Mac and iOS.
Per-user monthly or annual subscription · From $29/user/month (Growth plan, billed annually)
Best for: Small and mid-sized B2B sales teams that want the CRM to auto-populate itself from email, calendar, and LinkedIn activity instead of relying on manual data entry.
subscription · From $19 per user per month (Sell Team, billed annually)
Best for: Field sales teams that need a strong mobile app with geolocation, and any organization already using Zendesk Support that wants shared visibility between sales and customer service.
At a Glance
Daylite
Salesflare
Zendesk Sell
Primary category
CRM
CRM
CRM
Rating
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Pricing model
Subscription
Per-user monthly or annual subscription
subscription
Starting price
$25/user/month
$29/user/month (Growth plan, billed annually)
$19 per user per month (Sell Team, billed annually)
Free plan
Not documented
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Free trial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Platforms
iOS, Mac
Web, iOS, Android
iOS, Android
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Yes
Yes
Public API
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Yes
Standout Differences
Built for Apple, not adapted to it
Daylite is a true native Mac, iPhone, and iPad application with full offline record access and sync, a level of Apple-ecosystem integration neither Salesflare nor Zendesk Sell attempts to match.
Daylite
The CRM that fills itself in
Salesflare automatically captures emails, meetings, and calls from Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, and phone activity on every plan, reducing the manual logging that burdens reps in more traditional CRMs.
Salesflare
Field-ready mobile app
Zendesk Sell's iOS and Android app adds geolocation so field reps can see nearby prospects and update deals on the move, a capability not documented for Daylite or Salesflare.
Zendesk Sell
One data layer for sales and support
Teams already running Zendesk Support can connect a prospect's support history directly to their sales record inside Zendesk Sell, something Daylite and Salesflare do not offer.
Zendesk Sell
LinkedIn baked into every plan
Salesflare includes native LinkedIn and Sales Navigator integration through a Chrome extension on its entry-level Growth plan, letting reps add and enrich prospects without upgrading.
Salesflare
Feature-by-Feature
Data Automation
Feature
Daylite
Salesflare
Zendesk Sell
Automated email and activity capture
Limited
Available
Available
Native LinkedIn integration
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Platform and Access
Feature
Daylite
Salesflare
Zendesk Sell
Offline access on native mobile apps
Available
Not documented
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Deep Apple ecosystem integration
Available
Not documented
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Mobile app with geolocation
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Available
Sales Operations
Feature
Daylite
Salesflare
Zendesk Sell
Sales forecasting
Not documented
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Available
Shared customer support data
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Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Daylite
CRM — $25 per user/month
Sales and Projects — $40 per user/month
Business — $55 per user/month
Salesflare
Growth — $29/user/month (annual) or $39/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Pro — $49/user/month (annual) or $64/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Enterprise — $99/user/month (annual) or $124/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Zendesk Sell
Sell Team — $19 per user per month annually ($25 monthly) annual or monthly
Sell Growth — $55 per user per month annually ($69 monthly) annual or monthly
Sell Professional — $115 per user per month annually ($149 monthly) annual or monthly
Sell Enterprise — Around $169 per user per month annual
Pros & Cons
Daylite
Pros
Deep, native integration with Mac, iPhone, and iPad unmatched by web-first CRMs
Full offline functionality with automatic sync when reconnected
Long track record -- in continuous development since 2002
Certified consultant network available for implementation and training
Cons
Apple-only -- no Windows or Android support, ruling out mixed-platform teams
Per-user pricing can add up for larger teams compared to some web-first CRMs
Smaller company than major CRM vendors, meaning a narrower support/partner ecosystem
Learning curve for teams new to structured CRM workflows
Salesflare
Pros
Heavy automation reduces manual CRM data entry for small sales teams
Native LinkedIn and Sales Navigator integration included on all plans
Relationship intelligence highlights deals at risk based on real activity
Straightforward, transparent per-user pricing with a 30-day free trial
Lean, product-focused company known for direct customer feedback loops
Cons
Enterprise plan requires a five-user minimum, raising the entry cost for larger teams
Smaller ecosystem and brand recognition compared to CRMs like HubSpot or Salesforce
Less configurable for complex, multi-department enterprise sales processes
Email finder lead credits are a separate add-on cost
Best suited to email-centric B2B sales motions rather than all industries
Zendesk Sell
Pros
Strong, highly rated mobile app for field sales teams
Straightforward, activity-focused CRM that's easier to set up than heavier enterprise platforms
Native email tracking and sequences reduce manual data entry
Can share customer data with Zendesk Support for full context
Prebuilt dashboards give quick visibility without custom report building
Cons
Per-seat pricing climbs quickly for teams needing Professional or Enterprise features
Fewer deep sales-engagement features than dedicated sales engagement platforms
Enterprise-tier pricing requires higher spend for advanced customization
Less brand recognition as a standalone CRM compared to Zendesk's support product
Use Cases
Choose Daylite: Mac-centric small businesses and professional services firms that want deep native integration with Apple Mail, Contacts, and Calendar plus full offline access on Mac and iOS.
Choose Salesflare: Small and mid-sized B2B sales teams that want the CRM to auto-populate itself from email, calendar, and LinkedIn activity instead of relying on manual data entry.
Choose Zendesk Sell: Field sales teams that need a strong mobile app with geolocation, and any organization already using Zendesk Support that wants shared visibility between sales and customer service.
Daylite
Mac-based small business sales teams — Small businesses already standardized on Apple hardware use Daylite to track leads, opportunities, and client relationships natively.
Professional services and consultancies — Agencies and consultancies use Daylite's project and CRM features together to manage client work from lead to delivery.
Field professionals on iPhone/iPad — Real estate agents and financial advisors use Daylite's offline mobile apps to access client data while traveling.
Salesflare
Small B2B sales team pipeline management — Small B2B teams use Salesflare's automated pipeline and activity tracking to manage deals without manual logging.
LinkedIn-driven prospecting — Sales reps use the native LinkedIn integration to prospect and sync contact data directly from LinkedIn profiles.
Startup sales operations — Startups adopt Salesflare for a low-maintenance CRM that keeps data current automatically as the team grows.
Zendesk Sell
Pipeline-driven B2B sales — A sales team tracks deals through a customizable pipeline and uses forecasting to plan quarterly targets.
Field sales management — Reps use the mobile app with geolocation to log visits, update deals, and check nearby prospects while traveling.
Support-to-sales visibility — A company running both Zendesk Support and Sell gives sales reps access to a prospect's support ticket history before a renewal conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these three CRMs is best for a Mac-only team?
Daylite is the clear fit for Mac-only teams. It is a native Mac, iPhone, and iPad application with deep integration into Apple Mail, Contacts, and Calendar and full offline access, none of which Salesflare or Zendesk Sell are built around since both are cross-platform, browser-first products.
Does Salesflare really eliminate manual CRM data entry?
Salesflare automates a large share of it by pulling activity from Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, and phone calls to build contact timelines and deal histories automatically, plus enriching records from email signatures and LinkedIn profiles. Some manual input is still needed for deal stages and notes, but far less than in a CRM without this automation.
Can Zendesk Sell share data with Zendesk's support product?
Yes. Because Zendesk Sell runs on the same account infrastructure as Zendesk Support, teams using both products can see a prospect's customer service history directly inside the sales record, giving reps context Daylite and Salesflare cannot provide.
Which CRM has the lowest starting price?
Zendesk Sell has the lowest published entry price at roughly nineteen dollars per user per month on its Sell Team plan billed annually, compared to Daylite's twenty-five dollars per user per month CRM plan and Salesflare's twenty-nine dollars per user per month Growth plan billed annually.
Do all three offer a free trial?
Daylite and Salesflare both offer a thirty-day free trial across their plans. Zendesk Sell also offers a free trial, though its length and terms are set through Zendesk's standard trial signup rather than being tied to a specific plan tier.