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CapsuleThe lean, tidy CRM for small teams

Rating: 4.4Starting price: ab 21 € / Monat (per user)

Capsule is a UK-based CRM that deliberately favors simplicity over feature overload. Contacts, deals, tasks and emails are all managed in one clean place β€” ideal for small teams looking for a tidy CRM without a steep learning curve.

Capsule was built in the UK around a clear philosophy: a CRM should be easy to use, not overloaded with features hardly anyone touches. Contacts, opportunities, tasks and notes live in a clean interface that's easy to pick up without training.

Despite its lean look, Capsule offers solid functionality for small sales teams: customizable pipelines, task management with reminders, email templates, and simple automations. Through Zapier and native integrations, Capsule also connects to popular accounting and marketing tools.

Capsule is aimed primarily at small teams and freelancers looking for a reliable, no-fuss CRM without feature overkill β€” with a generous free tier for up to two users.

Capsule stays true to its core principle on mobile too: the app focuses on the essentials and deliberately avoids feature overkill, making it quick to use on the go. For teams coming from spreadsheets, the switch is correspondingly low-friction.

Support is provided via email and, on higher plans, live chat with short response times β€” matching Capsule's overall lean approach. Pricing-wise, the Growth plan sits at the lower to mid-range of comparable CRMs, with the key features already included at that entry tier, so no expensive add-on packages are needed. Onboarding is deliberately quick too: new users are typically ready to go within minutes, without needing extensive training. That also makes Capsule appealing for teams switching from a plain spreadsheet to a real CRM for the first time.

Key features

  • Clean contact and deal management
  • Customizable sales pipelines
  • Task and appointment management with reminders
  • Email templates and bulk email
  • Simple workflow automations
  • Integrations via Zapier, G Suite and Xero

Ideal for

  • Small teams and freelancers with a manageable contact volume
  • Users looking for an especially simple, tidy CRM
  • Teams that want to get started fast without much configuration
  • Businesses focused on contact management rather than complex processes

Pros

  • Very clean, uncluttered interface
  • Quick to set up, minimal ramp-up time
  • Fair entry pricing with a free plan

Cons

  • Less automation depth than large suites
  • Limited marketing features compared to HubSpot

Frequently asked questions

Is Capsule CRM free to use?

Yes, the Starter plan is free forever for up to 2 users with a limited number of contacts.

How many users is Capsule suited for?

Capsule works best for small teams, but it scales as your user count grows.

Does Capsule offer marketing automation?

Capsule offers basic email features but not extensive marketing automation like HubSpot.

Can Capsule connect to other tools?

Yes, through native integrations (e.g. Xero, G Suite) and Zapier, Capsule connects to many popular tools.

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