freemium · From Free (paid plans from $39.90/user/month)
Best for: Very small teams of two users or fewer that want to start on a genuinely free plan before committing to paid pricing.
At a Glance
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate
Teamgate
Primary category
CRM
CRM
CRM
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Tiered subscription, priced per user per month
freemium
Starting price
$25/user/month (billed annually)
$23 USD per user per month (Basic plan, billed annually)
Free (paid plans from $39.90/user/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Yes
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
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Teamgate is the only one with a free plan
Teamgate's free Starter plan supports up to 2 users and 500 contacts with basic pipeline tools, while Pipeline CRM and Salesmate both require a paid subscription from day one.
Teamgate, Pipeline CRM, Salesmate
Salesmate bundles calling and texting that the others charge extra for or omit
Salesmate natively includes built-in calling, texting, power dialing, voicemail drop, and call transcription in its paid plans without a separate telephony add-on, a depth of native communication tooling not documented for Pipeline CRM.
Salesmate
Pipeline CRM is the most transparent on price
Pipeline CRM explicitly advertises no seat minimums and a flat, publicly published per-user pricing table starting at 25 dollars per user per month, a pricing transparency stance called out specifically in its own positioning against larger CRM suites.
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate is the only one with a dedicated AI assistant
Salesmate's Sandy AI assistant, plus newer AI agents for lead qualification and meeting booking, are not matched by any documented AI feature in Pipeline CRM or Teamgate.
Salesmate
Feature-by-Feature
Pricing and Access
Feature
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate
Teamgate
Permanent free plan
Unavailable
Unavailable
Available
No seat minimums with published flat pricing
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Communication Tools
Feature
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate
Teamgate
Native calling or power dialer
Unavailable
Available
Available
Built-in SMS or texting
Unavailable
Available
Available
AI and Automation
Feature
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate
Teamgate
Dedicated AI assistant or agents
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Lead scoring
Not documented
Not documented
Available
Extras
Feature
Pipeline CRM
Salesmate
Teamgate
Built-in project management (Kanban/Gantt)
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Multi-currency support
Not documented
Not documented
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
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
Salesmate
Basic — $23 USD per user per month Monthly or annual
Pro — $39 USD per user per month Monthly or annual
Business — $63 USD per user per month billed annually, $79 billed monthly Monthly or annual
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
Salesmate
Pros
Native calling, texting, and power dialer functionality included without a separate paid add-on at higher tiers
Competitive per-user pricing starting at 23 dollars per month compared with many enterprise CRMs
Built-in AI assistant and automation tools aimed at reducing manual data entry
15-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required
Cons
Entry-level Basic plan lacks sequences, team inbox, and AI features, which are gated to Pro and above
Power dialer and voicemail drop are limited to the Business tier and above
Smart flow automation is credit-limited per plan, which can constrain heavy automation users
Smaller third-party integration ecosystem than larger CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot
Teamgate
Pros
Free Starter plan makes it accessible for very small teams
Simpler setup and lower learning curve than enterprise CRMs
Transparent per-user pricing with an annual billing discount
Includes calling, SMS, and email sync without extra add-on products
Dedicated account management included on paid tiers
Cons
Smaller company and support footprint than major CRM vendors
Free plan is capped at 2 users and 500 contacts
Fewer third-party integrations than larger CRM platforms
Limited brand recognition outside Europe
Advanced features like lead scoring require the higher-priced Growth plan
Use Cases
Choose Pipeline CRM: Small to mid-sized B2B sales teams wanting transparent per-user pricing, no seat minimums, and optional built-in project management.
Choose Salesmate: Teams wanting native calling, texting, and AI-assisted automation bundled into one CRM subscription rather than a separate add-on product.
Choose Teamgate: Very small teams of two users or fewer that want to start on a genuinely free plan before committing to paid pricing.
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.
Salesmate
Small Business Sales Pipeline Management — Small sales teams use Salesmate's visual pipelines and built-in calling to track deals and reach prospects without stitching together separate CRM and phone tools.
Combined Sales and Support Workflows — Teams that need light customer support alongside sales use Salesmate's team inbox and ticketing tools to manage both from a single record.
Automated Outreach Sequences — Sales reps use email sequences, smart flow automation, and the meeting scheduler to reduce manual follow-up work and book more meetings.
Teamgate
Startup Sales Pipeline Management — Early-stage startups use Teamgate's free and entry-level plans to track leads and deals without committing to an expensive CRM.
SMB Sales Team Automation — Small and mid-sized sales teams use Teamgate's workflow automation and email sync to reduce manual data entry.
Sales Performance Reporting — Sales managers use Teamgate's dashboards and lead scoring to focus reps on the highest-value opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of Pipeline CRM, Salesmate, and Teamgate has a free plan?
Teamgate, whose free Starter plan supports up to 2 users and 500 contacts. Pipeline CRM and Salesmate both require a paid subscription, though Salesmate offers a 15-day free trial.
Which CRM bundles native calling and texting?
Salesmate includes built-in calling, texting, power dialing, voicemail drop, and call transcription in its paid plans. Teamgate also includes in-app calling and SMS from its Team tier up. Pipeline CRM does not document native calling as a core feature.
Which has the cheapest paid entry plan?
Salesmate's Basic tier at 23 dollars per user per month is the lowest listed entry price, just under Pipeline CRM's Start tier at 25 dollars per user per month; Teamgate's paid Team plan starts higher at 39.90 dollars per user per month, though its Starter tier is free.
Which CRM has a dedicated AI assistant?
Salesmate, through its Sandy AI assistant and newer AI agents aimed at lead qualification, meeting booking, and workflow triggers.
Which is best for teams that want project management included?
Pipeline CRM, whose Grow tier bundles Kanban and Gantt-view project management alongside the sales pipeline.
What are the trial options for each?
Salesmate offers a 15-day free trial with full feature access. Teamgate offers a genuinely free Starter plan rather than a time-limited trial. Pipeline CRM's specific trial length is not detailed in its published pricing, though a trial period is part of its standard onboarding.