Kommo, NetHunt CRM, and Pipeline CRM overlap as sales-pipeline tools for small and mid-sized B2B teams but come from three different philosophies: Kommo leads…
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Best for: B2B sales teams that want transparent, published per-user pricing with no seat minimums or onboarding fees
At a Glance
Kommo
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM
Primary category
CRM
CRM
CRM
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
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Pricing model
Subscription
Subscription
Subscription
Starting price
$15/user/month
$24/user/month (billed annually)
$25/user/month (billed annually)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Kommo's messaging-first architecture
Kommo unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger into one inbox tied to the pipeline, with a no-code Salesbot for automated chat flows that neither NetHunt nor Pipeline CRM offers.
Kommo
NetHunt CRM removes app-switching for Gmail teams
By operating as a Gmail sidebar, NetHunt lets reps manage pipelines and deals from inside their existing inbox rather than adopting a separate CRM interface.
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM is built on pricing transparency
Pipeline CRM publishes a flat per-user pricing table with no seat minimums and no mandatory onboarding fees, a contrast to Kommo's six-month commitment and NetHunt's steeper per-user cost.
Pipeline CRM
Territory and project tools set Pipeline CRM apart
Pipeline CRM's Map View territory routing and built-in Kanban and Gantt project management give it operational features that go beyond a typical pipeline tool, features not documented for Kommo or NetHunt.
Pipeline CRM
AI depth favors Kommo
Kommo's AI Agent feature drafts replies and can operate semi-autonomously across up to 50 agents on its Pro tier, a generative AI capability not documented for NetHunt CRM or Pipeline CRM.
Kommo
Feature-by-Feature
Core pipeline and deal tracking
Feature
Kommo
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM
Customizable visual sales pipeline
Available
Available
Available
Native email integration
Available
Available
Available
Messaging and channels
Feature
Kommo
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM
Native WhatsApp and Instagram messaging
Available
Not documented
Not documented
LinkedIn integration
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Automation, AI, and operations
Feature
Kommo
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM
No-code workflow automation
Available
Available
Available
Generative AI assistant
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Project management (Kanban or Gantt) for post-sale work
Not documented
Not documented
Available
Access and trial
Feature
Kommo
NetHunt CRM
Pipeline CRM
Free trial
Available
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Kommo
Base — $15/user/month Monthly (min. 6-month commitment)
Pro — $45/user/month Monthly (min. 6-month commitment)
Enterprise — Custom pricing Annual/custom
NetHunt CRM
Basic — $30/user/month (monthly) or ~$24/user/month (annual) Monthly or annual
Basic Plus — $42/user/month Monthly or annual
Business — $60/user/month Monthly or annual
Business Plus — $84/user/month Monthly or annual
Pipeline CRM
Start — $25/user/month Annual (billed monthly at $29/user/month)
Develop — $33/user/month Annual (billed monthly at $39/user/month)
Grow — $49/user/month Annual (billed monthly at $59/user/month)
Enterprise — Custom Negotiated
Pros & Cons
Kommo
Pros
Deep native WhatsApp and Instagram integration rather than relying on third-party connectors
No-code Salesbot makes chatbot automation accessible to non-technical sales managers
Unified inbox keeps every channel and the pipeline in one screen
14-day free trial gives full feature access with no credit card required
Mobile apps with a business-card scanner suit field and event-based sales teams
Cons
No permanent free plan; paid plans require a minimum six-month commitment
Advanced automation, Salesbot and the full AI kit are locked behind higher-priced tiers
Per-user pricing can get expensive quickly for larger sales teams
Enterprise pricing is custom and not published, requiring a sales conversation
Some users report a learning curve to configure pipelines and Salesbot flows effectively
NetHunt CRM
Pros
Deep native integration means reps can work entirely from Gmail without switching tools
Lower learning curve for teams already living in Google Workspace
Flexible custom fields and folder structures adapt to varied sales processes
Discounts available for early-stage startups and non-profits
14-day free trial with no user-count restrictions
Cons
Tightly coupled to Gmail and Google Workspace, less useful for Outlook-first teams
Per-user pricing rises quickly for larger teams, especially on higher tiers
Some advanced automation and reporting features are reserved for Business and Business Plus tiers
Smaller company with around 15 employees means a smaller support organization than larger CRM vendors
Less name recognition and third-party integration breadth compared to Salesforce or HubSpot
Pipeline CRM
Pros
Transparent, publicly published per-user pricing with no seat minimums
No mandatory onboarding fees, making it easy to get started quickly
Simple, sales-native focus without unnecessary marketing or service bloat
Performance Pulse and Map View add useful analytics and routing beyond basic pipeline tracking
Grow tier includes project management, reducing the need for a separate tool
Long operating history dating back to 2006 as PipelineDeals
Cons
Fewer marketing and customer-service features than all-in-one CRM suites
Lower tiers cap the number of pipelines and active deals
Company size and broader corporate details are not publicly disclosed
Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations compared to larger CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot
Data enrichment and email validation are separate paid add-ons rather than included features
Less brand recognition than category leaders like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive
Use Cases
Choose Kommo: Sales teams whose deals close primarily through WhatsApp, Instagram, or other messaging channels
Choose NetHunt CRM: Teams standardized on Google Workspace who want CRM functionality inside Gmail rather than a separate app
Choose Pipeline CRM: B2B sales teams that want transparent, published per-user pricing with no seat minimums or onboarding fees
Kommo
Messenger-based sales pipelines — Teams that sell primarily over WhatsApp and Instagram use Kommo to manage conversations and pipeline stages in one place.
Automated lead qualification — Marketing and sales teams use Salesbot to automatically qualify inbound leads and route them to reps.
Field sales lead capture — Reps at trade shows and events use the mobile app's business-card scanner to instantly create CRM records.
NetHunt CRM
Gmail-based sales teams — Small and mid-sized sales teams that live in Gmail use NetHunt to manage pipelines without adopting a separate CRM interface.
Startup sales operations — Early-stage startups take advantage of NetHunt's startup discount to get an affordable, Gmail-native CRM.
Recruitment and partnership pipelines — Teams outside pure sales, such as recruiters or partnership managers, use NetHunt's flexible folders to track candidates or partners inside Gmail.
Pipeline CRM
Replacing spreadsheets for a small sales team — A small B2B sales team moves from spreadsheets to Pipeline CRM's Start plan to get a shared, visual pipeline with basic tracking.
Territory-based field sales — A field sales team uses Map View to plan routes and visualize accounts geographically alongside standard pipeline tracking.
Post-sale account management and onboarding — A sales and customer-success team uses the Grow plan's project management features to track implementation work after a deal closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of Kommo, NetHunt CRM, and Pipeline CRM has the most transparent pricing?
Pipeline CRM publishes a flat per-user pricing table with no seat minimums and no mandatory onboarding fees, which is more transparent than Kommo's six-month-commitment tiers or NetHunt's per-user pricing that scales sharply across four plans.
Which CRM is best suited to WhatsApp and Instagram-driven sales?
Kommo is purpose-built for messaging-app sales, with native WhatsApp and Instagram inboxes and a no-code Salesbot for chat automation that neither NetHunt CRM nor Pipeline CRM offers.
Does Pipeline CRM include project management tools?
Yes, Pipeline CRM's Grow tier includes project management with Kanban and Gantt views for tracking post-sale implementation work, a feature not documented for Kommo or NetHunt CRM.
Is NetHunt CRM only useful for Gmail users?
NetHunt CRM's core value proposition is operating directly inside Gmail and Google Workspace, so it is best suited to teams already standardized on Google's email ecosystem rather than Outlook-first organizations.
Which tool requires the longest commitment?
Kommo requires a minimum six-month commitment on every paid plan, while NetHunt CRM and Pipeline CRM both offer monthly or annual billing without that requirement.