Insightly vs SharpSpring
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 12/02/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Insightly is ideal for freelancers, small businesses and nonprofits
Pros
- Free tier for up to two users
- Discounts for nonprofit organizations
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Pricing
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Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
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About Insightly
Insightly was developed specifically to fit the needs of small businesses, which the company defines as those having between one and 200 employees. Although Insightly may be used by organizations in any industry, the platform is especially useful for service businesses. The company's current roster of clients includes organizations in the business services, consulting, education, entertainment, media, financial services, food services, grocery, insurance, manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, real estate, security, technology, and travel industries. While Insightly is designed to be used by every member on an organization's team, it is especially useful for those working in sales and marketing departments.
Who is this software for?
SharpSpring is ideal for marketing agencies and SMBs
Pros
- 1/10th the cost of comparable platforms
- Month-to-month contracts - no long term commitment
- Agencies features: special pricing model, rebrandable platform, single sign-on, easy client management.
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About SharpSpring
SharpSpring is a cloud-based marketing automation provider offering a next-generation marketing automation solution rivaling the industries top platforms in terms of features, functionality and performance. SharpSpring is one of the most flexible platforms on the market, offering native or 3rd party CRM integration, fully integrated call tracking, universal CMS compatibility, in addition to integration with hundreds of applications. With SharpSpring, see every lead that comes in, whether by phone or form, and compare all data side by side to get a full picture of end-to-end ROI. SharpSpring also offers unlimited support, and a super-responsive development team, and rock-solid email deliverability. SharpSpring is usually less than 1/3 the cost of other competitors, yet powerful enough to be trusted by hundreds of agencies and thousands of businesses around the world.
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