The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Salesflare starts lower, at $2.42/mo against $9/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our CRM ranking, Freshsales places 2 and Salesflare 19 of 20.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $9/mo | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Freshsales
- Growth9 per user per month billed annually.$108/yr/seat
- Pro39 per user per month billed annually.$468/yr/seat
- Enterprise59 per user per month billed annually.$708/yr/seat
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Salesflare
- Growthsmall sales teams$39/mo
- Proteams needing workflows and custom dashboards$64/mo
- Enterpriselarge teams requiring dedicated support$124/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Freshsales if…
Small and mid-sized B2B sales teams that want a clean CRM with a visual pipeline, lead scoring and built-in email and calling, particularly if they already use other Freshworks products.
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