The verdict
On the data we hold, Attio comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 5 of the 6 features we compared.
- Only Attio has a free plan to start on.
- Pipedrive starts lower, at €14/mo against €31/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our CRM ranking, Attio places 7 and Pipedrive 5 of 20.
Side by side
| 10 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €31/mo | €14/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | 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
Pipedrive
- LitePer seat per month: 24 billed monthly, 14 billed annually.€24/mo/seat
- GrowthPer seat per month: 49 billed monthly, 39 billed annually. Adds automations and email sequences.€49/mo/seat
- PremiumPer seat per month: 79 billed monthly, 59 billed annually. Adds LeadBooster lead routing, scoring, contracts and e-sign.€79/mo/seat
- UltimatePer seat per month: 99 billed monthly, 79 billed annually. Adds enhanced security, sandbox and extended phone support.€99/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 Pipedrive if…
Lean B2B sales teams that run deals through a visual pipeline and want quick setup and a CRM their reps actually use, without the weight of a full marketing suite.
Other options worth a look
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