SharpSpring vs Zoho
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 12/02/2026
5 minute read
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.
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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
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.
Who is this software for?
Zoho is ideal for both small businesses and enterprises sales organizations
Pros
- Free edition for up to 10 users
- Easy to use platform
- Only pay for applications and features you want to use
Cons
- Lots of features but depth of features can be limited
- Requires lots of customization to set up
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 Zoho
Zoho CRM has a version for both enterprises and small businesses. Each has its own pricing model, with several options available for SMBs.
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