This is a deliberately small roundup: not “50 tools,” but a few lanes that match how solo founders and 5–10 person teams actually sell.
How we compare (without pretending it is lab-perfect)
- Day-one setup: imports, duplicates, and pipeline defaults.
- Email + compliance footguns: cold outreach habits vs what providers tolerate.
- Reporting honesty: forecasting features that look powerful but need clean data hygiene.
What we are actively testing next
Sequences, call logging, and mobile workflows for founders who sell from the road.
Verdict (starter)
Pick the CRM you can keep clean, not the one with the flashiest AI slide deck.