Sellsy vs Zoho CRM
Short version: Sellsy is the better fit for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, while Zoho CRM is built for cost-conscious SMBs that want lots of CRM features for the money.
Sellsy
French all-in-one CRM, billing & marketing
$29/mo
From ~€29/seat/mo; CRM + invoicing + marketing suite
Zoho CRM
Affordable, feature-rich CRM
$14/mo
From ~$14/seat/mo; part of the broader Zoho suite
At a glance
| Spec | Sellsy | Zoho |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $14/mo |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 50+ | 800+ |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
Feature comparison
Sellsy offers 8 of 11 tracked crm features; Zoho offers 10.
| Feature | Sellsy | Zoho |
|---|---|---|
| Visual pipeline management | ||
| Contact & company records | ||
| Email sync & tracking | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Reporting & dashboards | ||
| Built-in dialer | ||
| Sales forecasting | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Sellsy
Pros
- CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- French accounting and compliance native
- Good value for SMBs
Cons
- Mostly relevant to the French market
- Less customizable than Salesforce
- Smaller integration catalog
Zoho CRM
Pros
- Excellent value and deep feature set
- Tight integration with the Zoho suite
- Highly configurable
Cons
- Interface feels dated in places
- Setup can get complex
- Support quality varies
Which should you choose?
Choose Sellsy if…
- you want CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- you want French accounting and compliance native
- you want good value for SMBs
Choose Zoho if…
- you want excellent value and deep feature set
- you want tight integration with the Zoho suite
- you want highly configurable
The verdict
Both are solid crm tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Sellsy for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, and Zoho for cost-conscious SMBs that want lots of CRM features for the money.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Sellsy or Zoho CRM cheaper?
Zoho CRM is the more affordable option ($14/mo versus $29/mo). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Sellsy or Zoho CRM?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Sellsy is the stronger pick for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, while Zoho CRM suits cost-conscious SMBs that want lots of CRM features for the money.
What's the main difference between Sellsy and Zoho CRM?
Sellsy is intermediate and mid-range, while Zoho CRM is intermediate and budget-friendly. On tracked crm features, Sellsy covers 8 and Zoho covers 10.