Insightly
From $29/user/mo
CRM plus projects for teams that close work, then have to deliver it.
Insightly vs Salesforce
Insightly versus Salesforce
This page compares Insightly and Salesforce for teams choosing a CRM — or leaving one of them. Afterstack attributes are editorial 1–10 scores. Affiliate status is not in the table.
What this page answers
This page compares Insightly and Salesforce for teams choosing a CRM — or leaving one of them. Afterstack attributes are editorial 1–10 scores. Affiliate status is not in the table.
Pick Insightly when services firms matter more. Pick Salesforce when global enterprises that need a customizable object model and an ISV marketplace matter more.
Salesforce
From $25/user/mo
The default enterprise CRM — and the one most teams are trying to leave.
Who should pick which
Insightly is for services firms and teams that need CRM + projects. Salesforce is for global enterprises that need a customizable object model and an ISV marketplace and revops teams whose buying process requires AppExchange and a known hiring market.
When not to switch
Skip Insightly if you are AI-native startups. Skip Salesforce if you are teams that need to be live this month. A vs page is not a reason to migrate a CRM that already works.
Attribute scores
Editorial 1–10, scaled to 100 here. Not paid placement.
AI-native
Insightly40
Salesforce50
Ease of use
Insightly50
Salesforce30
Speed to live
Insightly50
Salesforce20
Reporting
Insightly60
Salesforce90
Customization
Insightly60
Salesforce100
Value
Insightly60
Salesforce30
Relationships
Insightly40
Salesforce60
Outbound
Insightly50
Salesforce70
Migration notes
Insightly scores 6/10 on migration and 5/10 on speed-to-live. Salesforce scores 6/10 and 2/10. Insightly is the faster first month on those scores. Confirm data export with the vendor.
Questions teams actually ask
Is Insightly better than Salesforce?+–
Not as a blanket claim. Insightly leads on value. Salesforce leads on customization. Afterstack does not sell a winner.
Which is cheaper, Insightly or Salesforce?+–
Insightly: From $29/user/mo. Salesforce: From $25/user/mo. Salesforce has the lower starting price in our catalog. We do not score affiliate payouts.
Which is easier to implement?+–
Insightly speed-to-live 5/10; Salesforce 2/10. Ease of use is 5/10 vs 3/10. That is editorial, not a partner quote.
Does Insightly replace Salesforce for small teams?+–
Insightly lists team sizes smb, midmarket. Salesforce lists midmarket, enterprise. Small-team fit also depends on free plans (Insightly: no; Salesforce: no).
When should you stay on the incumbent?+–
If one of these is already working and the other does not cover AI-native startups, stay. Run the quiz if you are actually leaving Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive.
Keep going
Take the 12-step quiz- InsightlyCRM plus projects for teams that close work, then have to deliver it.
- SalesforceThe default enterprise CRM — and the one most teams are trying to leave.
- Replace SalesforceIncumbent alternatives
- CRM catalogIncumbents and AI-native substitutes
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