AlgorithmShift vs Pipedrive
Simple CRM, still locked in
The Verdict
Choose AlgorithmShift if you want Pipedrive's simplicity with the added benefit of code ownership and unlimited customization.
At a Glance
Quick comparison of key features and capabilities
| Feature | Pipedrive | AlgorithmShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per-seat tiers | Fixed pricing |
| Code Export | No | Full source code |
| Vendor Lock-in | Medium | None |
| Focus | Sales pipeline | Customizable |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Explore features by category to see the full picture
Pricing Comparison
True cost of ownership, not just the sticker price
Pipedrive
Per-seat subscription
Starting Price
$14/user/month (Essential)
Enterprise
$99/user/month (Enterprise)
Hidden Costs to Watch
- Add-on features
- LeadBooster add-on
- Web Visitors add-on
AlgorithmShift
Fixed pricing
Starting Price
Free tier available
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Everything Included
- Unlimited users
- Full source code
- All features included
Pros & Cons
An honest look at both platforms
Pipedrive Pros
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Visual pipeline management
- Good mobile apps
- Sales-focused features
Pipedrive Cons
- Limited customization
- No code export
- Per-seat pricing adds up
- Feature add-ons increase cost
Choose Pipedrive if you...
- •You need a simple, out-of-the-box sales CRM
- •Your team is small and budget is tight
- •You don't need advanced customization
Choose AlgorithmShift if you...
- •You want to own and customize your CRM
- •You need more than basic sales features
- •You want predictable pricing at scale
What Users Are Saying
Real experiences from teams who made the switch
“Pipedrive is great until you need something custom. Then you're stuck waiting for features or building workarounds.”
Sales Manager
Switching from Pipedrive
Your migration roadmap
Migration Difficulty
Easy
Typical Timeline
1-2 weeks
Migration Steps
Export data from Pipedrive
Set up CRM template in AlgorithmShift
Import contacts, deals, and activities
Customize pipeline stages
What Transfers Easily
- Contacts and organizations
- Deals and pipelines
- Activities and notes
Requires Rebuilding
- Pipedrive automations
- Custom integrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Pipedrive
Yes. Our CRM templates provide similar pipeline management with a clean interface. The difference is you can customize anything and own the code.
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