Freshsales (by Freshworks) vs Keap
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026) and The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business. Last verified June 5, 2026.
The short answer
Freshsales (by Freshworks) ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Sales managers and founders choosing CRM software for sales teams (Salesforce vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Close) / Small business owners choosing a CRM (HubSpot vs Salesforce vs Zoho). A clean, easy-to-use CRM with helpful AI features for small teams.
At a glance
| Freshsales (by Freshworks) | Keap | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best AI-powered CRM for SMBs | Best for sales & marketing automation |
| Pricing | $$ ($0 to $69/user/mo) | $$$ ($199 to $289/mo) |
| HQ | San Mateo, USA | Chandler, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2001 |
Freshsales (by Freshworks)
A clean, easy-to-use CRM with helpful AI features for small teams.
www.freshworks.com/crm/Keap
Powerful automation for service businesses, but with a higher price and learning curve.
keap.com/See full entry in The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business
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