The verdict
On the data we hold, Attio comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 6 of the 7 features we compared.
- Only Attio has a free plan to start on.
- Only Attio has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our CRM ranking, Attio places 7 and Nutshell 4 of 20.
Side by side
| 11 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €31/mo | $13/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| Automatic contact capture | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in calling | No | Yes |
| Contact enrichment | Yes | Yes |
| Custom objects | Yes | No |
| Email sequences | Yes | Yes |
| Gmail or Outlook sidebar | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Attio
- FreeFor individuals to explore Attio; up to 3 seats, no credit card.Free
- PlusPer user per month; 39 billed monthly or 31 billed annually; up to 10 seats.€39/mo/seat
- ProPer user per month; 93 billed monthly or 74 billed annually; call intelligence, sequences and reporting.€93/mo/seat
Nutshell
- FoundationPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $13 per user per month.$19/mo/seat
- GrowthPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $25 per user per month.$32/mo/seat
- ProPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $42 per user per month.$49/mo/seat
- BusinessPer user per month. Annual billing shown as $59 per user per month.$67/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer user per month. Annual billing shown as $79 per user per month.$89/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Attio if…
Founders and go-to-market teams whose sales motion does not fit a standard pipeline and who want to shape their own CRM data model around how they sell.
Choose Nutshell if…
Small and mid-sized B2B sales teams that want a CRM with email, quotes and light marketing automation in one tool, and do not have an admin to run it.
Other options worth a look
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