Overview

Folk is a CRM that feels like a spreadsheet. It's designed for managing all kinds of relationships — customers, investors, partners, candidates — not just sales deals.

Strengths

  • Spreadsheet-like simplicity
  • Works for any type of relationship, not just sales
  • Chrome extension for quick contact capture
  • Good email integration

Weaknesses

  • Limited pipeline and deal management
  • Less powerful automation than HubSpot
  • Smaller integration ecosystem
  • No free tier beyond trial

Pricing estimate

10
$200 /month
$2400/year

Free for up to 200 contacts

Quick info

Category
CRM
Starting price
$20/user/mo
Free tier
Yes — Free for up to 200 contacts
Open source
No
Best for
Small teams
Founded
2020

Last updated 2026-04-12

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