The Best Streak Alternatives in 2026
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Quick answer
The best Streak alternatives in 2026 are Copper, Salesflare and Pipedrive. Copper is our top overall pick, best for google teams wanting a fuller CRM than an inbox tool. See the full ranked comparison below.
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Streak turns Gmail into a CRM, pipelines and deals right in your inbox. But teams compare it for a few reasons: a wish for a standalone CRM, a more visual pipeline, more automation, or something that isn't Gmail-only. Depending on whether you want to stay in Gmail or move to a fuller CRM, there's a Streak alternative that fits how you sell.
Here are six Streak alternatives worth a look in 2026, ranked on value, ease of use, Google fit and features. A couple stay close to Gmail, one's the visual-pipeline favourite, and others are all-in-one or affordable. More in sales & CRM.
Pricing for CRMs is usually per user and changes often, so confirm the current figure and the features you need before you commit. Ratings are our own editorial calls to help you compare.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Paid plans; free trial | No (free trial) | Google teams wanting a fuller CRM than an inbox tool |
| Salesflare | Paid plans; free trial | No (free trial) | Small B2B teams wanting a low-admin, Gmail-friendly CRM |
| Pipedrive | Paid plans; free trial | No (free trial) | Sales teams wanting a clear visual pipeline |
| HubSpot CRM | Free; paid plans available | Yes (generous) | Teams wanting a free CRM that scales with marketing |
| Zoho CRM | Free; affordable paid plans | Yes (small teams) | Teams wanting lots of features and value |
| folk | Paid plans; free trial | No (free trial) | Small teams and founders wanting a simple, modern CRM |
| Tool | Value | Support | Ease of use | Features | Overall | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesflare | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | Small B2B teams wanting a low-admin, Gmail-friendly CRM |
| Pipedrive | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | Sales teams wanting a clear visual pipeline |
| Zoho CRM | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 8.5 | Teams wanting lots of features and value |
| HubSpot CRM | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 8.3 | Teams wanting a free CRM that scales with marketing |
| folk | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | Small teams and founders wanting a simple, modern CRM |
| Copper | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | Google teams wanting a fuller CRM than an inbox tool |
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| # | Tool | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper | Google teams wanting a fuller CRM than an inbox tool | 4.0/5 |
| 2 | Salesflare | Small B2B teams wanting a low-admin, Gmail-friendly CRM | 4.3/5 |
| 3 | Pipedrive | Sales teams wanting a clear visual pipeline | 4.3/5 |
| 4 | HubSpot CRM | Teams wanting a free CRM that scales with marketing | 4.1/5 |
| 5 | Zoho CRM | Teams wanting lots of features and value | 4.3/5 |
| 6 | folk | Small teams and founders wanting a simple, modern CRM | 4.1/5 |
Copper
- Pricing
- 7.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A fuller CRM that still lives inside Google Workspace, with little data entry.
Best for
Google teams wanting a fuller CRM than an inbox tool
Copper is the natural step up from Streak for Google teams who want a fuller CRM. It lives inside Google Workspace, working in Gmail and Calendar and auto-capturing contacts and email activity with little data entry, but offers more structured pipelines, automation and reporting than an inbox-only tool. For a team that loves Streak's Gmail-centric approach but has outgrown managing everything in the inbox and wants a proper CRM that still feels Google-native, Copper is an easy, logical move. It's a standalone app rather than living purely inside Gmail. But for Google Workspace teams that want a fuller, low-friction CRM beyond the inbox, Copper is a strong Streak alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/copper-alternatives">Copper alternatives</a> too.
Salesflare
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 9.0/10
What I like
An automated CRM that fills itself in, with a strong Gmail sidebar.
Best for
Small B2B teams wanting a low-admin, Gmail-friendly CRM
Salesflare is the automation-friendly Streak alternative for small B2B teams. It captures contacts, email and calendar activity automatically and integrates tightly with Gmail (via a handy sidebar) and Google Workspace, keeping records current with minimal manual work, then surfaces pipelines, reminders and email sequences. For a small sales team that likes working from Gmail (as with Streak) but wants a smarter CRM that maintains itself and nudges the next step, Salesflare's low-admin approach and friendly support are a real draw. It's aimed at smaller B2B rather than large teams. But for small B2B teams that want a tidy, self-updating, Gmail-friendly CRM, Salesflare is an excellent Streak alternative.
Pipedrive
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A visual, sales-first pipeline CRM that reps genuinely enjoy using.
Best for
Sales teams wanting a clear visual pipeline
Pipedrive is the visual-pipeline Streak alternative, and the pick if you want to graduate from inbox pipelines to a dedicated sales CRM. It's built around an intuitive drag-and-drop pipeline, with activity reminders, automation, Gmail integration and solid reporting, designed to keep reps focused on the next action. For a team that's outgrown managing deals inside Gmail and wants a clear, visual, sales-focused CRM (while still syncing with Gmail), Pipedrive is a natural, approachable step up. It's a standalone app, not an inbox add-on. But for sales teams that want a clear, visual pipeline beyond the inbox, Pipedrive is a leading Streak alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/pipedrive-alternatives">Pipedrive alternatives</a> too.
HubSpot CRM
- Pricing
- 7.0/10
- Functionality
- 10.0/10
- Ease of use
- 8.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A free-to-start CRM that grows into a full sales-and-marketing platform.
Best for
Teams wanting a free CRM that scales with marketing
HubSpot CRM is the all-in-one Streak alternative, and the pick if you want a free, scalable platform. Its CRM is genuinely free, with contact management, deals, email tracking and tasks, plus a Gmail integration, and it grows into powerful sales, marketing and service hubs. For a team that likes Streak's email-centric start but wants a free standalone CRM with room to add marketing automation and forms later, HubSpot's breadth and free tier are compelling. Costs climb as you add paid hubs and seats. But for a free-to-start CRM that works with Gmail and can grow into a complete platform, HubSpot is a strong Streak alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/hubspot-alternatives">HubSpot alternatives</a> too.
Zoho CRM
- Pricing
- 9.0/10
- Functionality
- 10.0/10
- Ease of use
- 7.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A powerful, affordable CRM that's part of a huge business suite.
Best for
Teams wanting lots of features and value
Zoho CRM is the feature-rich, affordable Streak alternative, and a standout for value. It offers deep CRM capability, pipelines, automation, telephony options, AI (Zia) and heavy customization, at prices well below many competitors, with a free tier for small teams and Google Workspace integration. For a team that's outgrown an inbox CRM and wants a lot of power for the money (with room to grow into a full business suite), Zoho delivers strong capability-per-dollar. The trade-off is a steeper learning curve and busier interface than Streak's simplicity. But for powerful, affordable CRM with plenty of room to grow, Zoho CRM is a strong Streak alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/zoho-crm-alternatives">Zoho CRM alternatives</a> too.
folk
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A modern, lightweight CRM for relationships, with a clean, flexible feel.
Best for
Small teams and founders wanting a simple, modern CRM
folk is the modern, lightweight Streak alternative, for small teams and founders who want a simple, pleasant CRM without heavy sales machinery. It focuses on managing relationships and pipelines with a clean, flexible, spreadsheet-meets-CRM feel, with contact enrichment, email and simple outreach, and integrations that pull people in from Gmail, LinkedIn and more. For a startup, agency or founder that likes Streak's lightness but wants a dedicated, modern tool for networking, partnerships and sales (not an inbox add-on), folk's approachable design is the draw. It's newer and less feature-deep than enterprise CRMs. But for small teams that want a simple, modern, relationship-focused CRM, folk is an appealing Streak alternative worth trying.
The verdict
To stay close to Gmail, Copper and Salesflare are the natural moves (Salesflare for low admin); folk is the modern lightweight pick. For a visual pipeline, Pipedrive leads, HubSpot is the free-to-start all-in-one, and Zoho CRM the feature-rich value choice. Match it to whether you want Gmail-native, low admin, a visual pipeline, an all-in-one or simple and modern.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best Streak alternative that stays close to Gmail?
Copper and Salesflare both integrate tightly with Gmail and Google Workspace while offering a fuller CRM than an inbox tool — Copper for structure, Salesflare for heavy automation and low admin. For Google teams moving beyond inbox pipelines, start with one of those.
Which alternative has a visual pipeline?
Pipedrive is the standout visual-pipeline CRM — drag-and-drop deals, reminders and automation, with Gmail sync. If you've outgrown managing deals inside Gmail and want a clear visual pipeline, Pipedrive is the pick.
Is there a free Streak alternative?
HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM have free tiers (HubSpot's is generous and scales into marketing; Zoho's suits small teams). Streak itself is free for individuals; for a free standalone CRM that grows, HubSpot.
Which alternative is simplest and most modern?
folk is a clean, modern, lightweight CRM for relationships and pipelines, pulling in contacts from Gmail and LinkedIn — ideal for founders, agencies and small teams who want something simple but dedicated. For modern and light, folk.
Why do teams switch from Streak?
Usually wanting a fuller standalone CRM (Copper, Pipedrive, HubSpot), more automation (Salesflare), more features for less (Zoho), or a modern lightweight tool (folk). Streak's in-Gmail CRM is handy; the best alternative depends on how far beyond the inbox you want to go.
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