Salesmate and Teamgate both track deals through a pipeline, but Salesmate bundles marketing automation, helpdesk/support, and an AI co-pilot (Sandy AI) into…
Best for Salesmate: Teams that want marketing automation, customer support (ticketing, SLAs, live chat), and an AI co-pilot for call transcription and email drafting bundled with the CRM, and don't need a permanent free tier.
Best for Teamgate: Small teams that want to start on a genuine free plan (2 users, 500 contacts) and get built-in calling (SmartDialer) at the entry paid tier, without needing marketing automation or helpdesk features.
At a Glance
Salesmate
Teamgate
Primary category
CRM
CRM
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Tiered subscription, priced per user per month
freemium
Starting price
$23 USD per user per month (Basic plan, billed annually)
Free (paid plans from $39.90/user/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Yes
Key Differences
Free (non-trial) plan
Salesmate: Has no free plan — only a 15-day free trial with unlimited feature access.
Teamgate: Offers a free Starter plan for up to 2 users with 500 contacts.
Teams wanting to run a CRM indefinitely at no cost can do so on Teamgate but not Salesmate.
AI co-pilot
Salesmate: Includes Sandy AI, providing call transcription, conversation summaries, and automated email composition, available from the Pro plan up.
Teamgate: Does not document AI features; cons note there is no stated free/paid plan for AI capabilities.
Teams wanting built-in AI for calls and email drafting get that from Salesmate but not Teamgate.
Marketing automation and customer support
Salesmate: Includes marketing automation (audience segments, nurture journeys, campaigns) and customer support (ticketing, SLAs, live chat, social media support) as core modules.
Teamgate: Does not document marketing automation or a helpdesk module.
Teams wanting a single platform for sales, marketing, and support get that breadth from Salesmate; Teamgate stays focused on sales pipeline management.
Built-in calling tier placement
Salesmate: Power dialer and voicemail drop are reserved for the Business plan ($63/user/month).
Teamgate: SmartDialer is included as a core feature, with in-app dialing available on the Team plan ($39.90/user/month).
Teams that call prospects heavily get dialer access at a lower price point with Teamgate than with Salesmate.
Open API access
Salesmate: Documents API access as a core capability (tag).
Teamgate: Restricts open API access to the Growth plan (top tier).
Teams needing to integrate the CRM with other systems from an entry-level plan should check whether API access requires an upgrade.
Feature-by-Feature
Core Features
Feature
Salesmate
Teamgate
Marketing automation (segments/nurture/campaigns)
Available
Not documented
Customer support / helpdesk (ticketing, SLA, live chat)
Available
Not documented
Built-in calling/dialer
Limited
Available
Sales analytics/dashboards
Available
Available
AI & Automation
Feature
Salesmate
Teamgate
AI co-pilot (transcription, summaries, email drafting)
Available
Not documented
Lead scoring
Not documented
Limited
Workflow automation credits
Available
Not documented
Pricing & Plans
Feature
Salesmate
Teamgate
Free (non-trial) plan
Unavailable
Available
Entry paid price
Available
Available
Open API
Available
Limited
Free trial
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
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
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 Salesmate: Teams that want marketing automation, customer support (ticketing, SLAs, live chat), and an AI co-pilot for call transcription and email drafting bundled with the CRM, and don't need a permanent free tier.
Choose Teamgate: Small teams that want to start on a genuine free plan (2 users, 500 contacts) and get built-in calling (SmartDialer) at the entry paid tier, without needing marketing automation or helpdesk features.
Need both: A business with distinct sales and marketing/support functions might run Teamgate for a small outbound sales team on the free plan while using Salesmate's fuller suite (marketing automation, helpdesk, AI co-pilot) for a customer-facing team.
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
Does Salesmate offer a free trial?
Yes, a 15-day free trial with unlimited feature access.
Does Teamgate have a free plan?
Yes, the Starter plan is free for up to 2 users with 500 contacts.
What is Sandy AI?
Salesmate's built-in AI co-pilot, offering call transcription, conversation summaries, and email composition, available from the Pro plan up.
How much does Teamgate cost?
Paid plans start at $39.90/user/month (Team) up to $59.90/user/month (Growth), with a 20% discount for annual billing.
Does Salesmate have customer support tools?
Yes, it handles ticket management, SLAs, live chat, and social media support.
Does Teamgate have an open API?
Yes, but open API access is limited to the Growth plan.