Insightly
ZenHub
| Feature | Insightly | ZenHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $8.33/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | growing-businesses, project-based-companies, professional-services, mid-market | development-teams, github-users, agile-teams, open-source-projects |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Epics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sprint Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Burndown Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Insightly Pros
- CRM plus project management
- Good workflow automation
- AppConnect integration platform
- Affordable pricing
✗ Insightly Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Limited marketing features
- Reporting could be stronger
✓ ZenHub Pros
- Lives inside GitHub
- No context switching
- Good sprint planning
- Roadmap feature
✗ ZenHub Cons
- GitHub only
- Limited outside development
- Expensive for large teams
The Verdict
Insightly is built for growing businesses and project based companies, with a focus on contact-management and pipeline-management. ZenHub targets development teams and github users and leads with kanban-boards and epics.
On pricing, ZenHub is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8.33/mo compared to $29/mo for Insightly. That $20.67/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Insightly has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. ZenHub 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.