Agile CRM
LionDesk
| Feature | Agile CRM | LionDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14.99/mo | From $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, startups, sales-teams, solopreneurs | solo-agents, new-agents, small-teams, budget-conscious-agents |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telephony | ✓ | ✗ |
| Landing Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Helpdesk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Social Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Email | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Drip Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Lead Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transaction Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Agile CRM Pros
- All-in-one platform
- Good free tier for 10 users
- Affordable paid plans
- Built-in telephony
✗ Agile CRM Cons
- Interface feels outdated
- Email deliverability issues reported
- Limited customer support
✓ LionDesk Pros
- Very affordable for agents
- Video email and texting
- AI lead assist feature
- Easy to set up
✗ LionDesk Cons
- Limited advanced features
- Interface could be more polished
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Agile CRM is built for small businesses and startups, with a focus on contact-management and email-campaigns. LionDesk targets solo agents and new agents and leads with contact-management and video-email.
On pricing, Agile CRM is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $14.99/mo compared to $25/mo for LionDesk. That $10.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Agile CRM has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. LionDesk requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.