# Pipedrive alternative

> Pipedrive makes the pipeline a pleasure to use. Most of what happens after the deal is up to you.

**URL:** https://cubecrm.co.uk/alternatives/pipedrive

**Vendor:** Pipedrive Inc. | **Category:** Simple sales CRMs | **Last reviewed:** 2026-09-24

## What Pipedrive actually is

Pipedrive was built around the sales pipeline and it shows: the visual deal board is clear, fast and enjoyable to use, which is why salespeople tend to keep it up to date. It is sold in several per-user tiers, with additional capabilities such as lead generation, email campaigns and document tools available on higher plans or as add-ons depending on the plan, and it has a large marketplace of integrations. For a sales team whose main need is a clean, well-used pipeline, it is one of the best choices available. The businesses that talk to us about it usually need more around the pipeline - customer service, account management, UK hosting - or a CRM that can grow into operations.

## What Pipedrive does well

- An outstanding visual pipeline that salespeople actually enjoy using.
- Quick to set up and easy to learn for a small sales team.
- A large marketplace of integrations.
- Clear activity-based selling, with reminders and next steps built in.

## Side by side

| Dimension | Pipedrive | CubeCRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Where it starts | The sales pipeline | The customer record: pipeline, quotes, service and accounts |
| Plans and add-ons | Per-user tiers; some tools on higher plans or as add-ons | One edition. All 12 modules included |
| Customer service | Not a primary focus; typically via integrations | Cases on the customer record, included |
| Setup | Self-service | Set up with you by the people who built it |
| Hosting | Vendor cloud infrastructure | UK data centres managed by the group |
| Room to grow | Higher tiers and add-ons | Upgrade to CubeERP on the same records |

## Worth checking before you sign

- **Features by plan and add-on:** Some capabilities are reserved for higher tiers or sold as add-ons, depending on the current plan structure. Check which ones you need and what they cost together.
- **Sales-focused by design:** Pipedrive is centred on deals. If you also need structured customer service or account management, check how that will be handled.
- **Hosting and support:** Confirm data location and support arrangements if UK hosting or UK-based support matter to your business.

## When Pipedrive is the better choice

If you have a small, focused sales team whose main need is a clean, fast pipeline they will enjoy using, and you are happy to set it up yourselves, Pipedrive is very likely the better choice, and its trial will tell you quickly.

## What leaving Pipedrive involves

- **Pipelines map cleanly:** Pipelines, stages and deals map directly to CubeCRM pipelines, so the team sees a familiar board on day one.
- **Export everything:** Organisations, people, deals, activities and notes are exported and imported with custom fields mapped.
- **Replace add-ons deliberately:** List any add-ons and marketplace apps in use, and decide what each becomes in CubeCRM before switching.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is CubeCRM as easy to use as Pipedrive?**

The pipeline board is similarly simple, and email filing means less manual logging. Pipedrive sets a high bar for ease of use and we do not pretend otherwise; the difference with CubeCRM is what sits around the pipeline.

**Should we just try Pipedrive first?**

If you are a small sales team and unsure, yes. Their trial costs you nothing but time, and finding out that a simpler tool is enough is a better outcome for you than buying ours and under-using it.

**How long does a switch take?**

Usually a few weeks, most of it spent on data import and email connection.

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> Pipedrive is a trade mark of Pipedrive Inc.. Cube Systems Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of Pipedrive Inc.. This comparison is based on information published by the vendor and was last reviewed on 2026-09-24. Verify current details with the vendor before making any decision.

## Contact

- **Product:** CubeCRM
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- **Email:** hello@cubecrm.co.uk
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