Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpotTop pick | #1 | #1 | #1 | |
| Zoho | #2 | #2 | #3 | |
| Bitrix24 | #3 | — | #2 | |
| Freshworks | — | #4 | #4 | |
| Salesforce | — | #3 | — | |
| EngageBay | #4 | — | — | |
| Attio | #5 | — | — | |
| Capsule | — | #5 | — |
Mention rate over time
Share of engines naming each brand, weekly over the last 60 days (up to 8 brands).
HubSpot is named by 100% of engines today.
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
Yes! There are several genuinely free CRM platforms (not just 14-day trials) that work well for small teams. Here are my top recommendations as of November 2026. Best free CRMs for small teams ------------------------------ HubSpot CRM Best overall Free for 2 users Up to 1,000 contacts Contact and deal management Email tracking, meeting scheduling and basic reporting Website: HubSpot CRM Zoho CRM Best for 3-person teams Free for up to 3 users Up to 5,000 records Leads, contacts and sales…
Yes. Several CRMs offer genuinely free plans suitable for small teams:
- HubSpot — HubSpot CRM: Free with no expiration; supports up to two users and 1,000 contacts on its free CRM functionality. ↑ 1 vs last week
- Zoho — Zoho CRM: Free forever for up to three users, with contact, lead, deal, and follow-up management. ↓ 1 vs last week
- Salesforce — Salesforce Free Suite: Free for up to two users, including basic sales, service, marketing, and collaboration features.
- Freshworks — Freshsales: Free plan for up to three users, with contact and deal management, email tools, tasks, and basic reporting.
- Capsule — Capsule: A simple option for very small teams, supporting two users and up to 250 contacts. New this week
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: Insightly
Yes, there are several solid free CRM options available for small teams . While most free plans come with user caps or feature limits, they are robust enough to manage pipelines and contacts without a monthly subscription.[](https://www.reddit.com/r/CRMSoftware/comments/1rsl25w/whatfreecrmaresmallteamsactuallyusingin/)[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lIyddD40as) The top free CRMs for small teams, broken down by their strengths, include:
- HubSpot — HubSpot CRM — Best Overall for Sales & Usability.
- Bitrix24 — Bitrix24 — Best All-in-One Workspace (CRM + Collaboration).
- Zoho — Zoho CRM — Best for Customization. ↑ 1 vs last week
- Freshworks — Freshsales — Best for Contact & Pipeline Tracking. New this week
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: EngageBay
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | Forum | 2 | Google AI Mode |
| salesforce.com | Brand site · Salesforce | 2 | Perplexity |
| zapier.com | Web | 2 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| aibrevo.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| apprankr.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| bitrixmcp.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| businessnewsdaily.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| croclub.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| dupple.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| forbes.com | Media | 1 | Perplexity |
| freestackfinder.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| g2.com | Review site | 1 | ChatGPT |
| gilzor.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| hackceleration.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| hubspot.com | Brand site · HubSpot | 1 | Perplexity |
| management.org | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| rankite.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| slack.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| softwarecompare.net | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| spotsaas.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| stacknpilot.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| techradar.com | Media | 1 | ChatGPT |
| techrepublic.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| theprowess.net | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| usnews.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |