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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Zoho CRM Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Ben W Project AnalystLogistics and Supply Chain, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Zoho CRM made it easy to manage our Sales pipeline by providing a structured view of leads/deals, plentiful integration options, out of the box analytics and a helpful support team.“ March 4, 2026 Joseph T CEOProfessional Training & Coaching, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “During that time, Zoho repeatedly threatened service suspension despite being unable to provide a functioning invoice or payment method. When a usable invoice and payment link were finally provided late on a Friday afternoon, Zoho suspended our services less than 48 hours later for “non-payment,” without prior notice that immediate payment was required and without allowing any reasonable payment window (e.g., net 7).“ February 11, 2026 AD Alexandre D Secretary GeneralInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The best I can say is that it’s a stable and solid option for properly midsize businesses such as ours, where we need a blend of capabilities in contact administration, e-mail communications, and process automation.“ June 16, 2026 RS Radha S Legal AssistantLegal Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “In some areas, the user interface also felt a bit less intuitive or cluttered, particularly when navigating between modules or customizing layouts, which could slow things down for new users.“ April 27, 2026 RS Radha S Legal AssistantLegal Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “It’s a robust, feature‑rich platform that excels at centralizing customer data, automating workflows, and supporting end‑to‑end CRM processes.“ April 27, 2026 AS AJ S CIO - Chief Information OfficerE-Learning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Advanced Analytics to get core business intelligence is tricky, Core Metric tracking can be complete pain if embedded system values are over-written with semantics that are friendly to a particular business case.“ October 14, 2025 Harshul S Senior. Technical Support Specialist for Network OperationsInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It helps me keep track of leads, follow‑ups and tasks without losing things in emails. Once everything is set up properly it runs smooth and fits into my daily workflow.“ April 15, 2026 KA Khyan A Senior Business Development RepresentativeComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The biggest challenge is that the platform can sometimes feel like it's trying to do a lot of things at once. While the interface is generally good, certain areas can feel a little inconsistent, and some workflows aren't always as intuitive as they could be.“ July 22, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 6994 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kendall S. CSO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Zoho could be for you" July 23, 2025 5.0 IT kinda hard to setup for small business and small team. But it still better than most tech companies Pros I like the fact the team at Zoho will do their best to help you worth your issues with any of their products . Lot of different products to help grow and support your business. Cons you will touch base with many different reps and mangers. No dedicated team members. Wish some things was easier to setup. Maybe some type of ai can help with the speed of the setup. Pricing can be high depending on the filed or industry your business is in. Zoho health needs better explanations Switched from [Capsule](https://www.capterra.com/p/124041/Capsule/) Zoho CRM has more features and easier to deploy Review Source VR Verified Reviewer VP, Business Development Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Strong CRM to support a growing company!" January 16, 2026 4.0 Does what we need it to do, super easy to onboard any new team members, and I haven't had to use customer support! While the team at Zoho is likely awesome, especially given the product quality, I've been sufficiently satisfied since joining! Pros I love that there is a free version for us to use while we are at a stage of growth where we are evolving from spreadsheets (free, but messy) and to a real platform that can support us! Cons I wish I could load update information fields for contacts or accounts as I am uploading. Legit the only challenge I've run into thus far in using this platform. I've used several other CRMs in my career and Zoho is the most intuitive. Alternatives considered [Salesforce Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/268338/App-Cloud/)[HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) Reason for choosing Zoho CRM The flexibility to align with our industry-specific field configuration (without the headache of setting this up in SFDC or HubSpot) Review Source KJ Krishna J. Architect Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Robust and Highly Customizable CRM for Growing Teams" August 21, 2026 4.0 Zoho CRM is a power-packed solution that balances affordability with enterprise-grade functionality. While setting up complex automations requires patience and trial-and-error, it serves as an excellent central hub for sales tracking, email communication, and pipeline management. Pros Extensive Customization: The ability to tailor modules, custom fields, and layout rules to fit specific business processes is fantastic. Feature-Rich Automation: Workflow rules, blueprinting, and automated email sequences save considerable manual effort. Strong Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly syncs across the broader Zoho suite (Zoho Desk, Books, Campaigns) and third-party apps like Google Workspace. Cons Steep Learning Curve: Initial setup and advanced workflow configuration can feel overwhelming for non-technical users. Customer Support Delays: Tier 1 support response times can occasionally be slow or require multiple follow-ups for complex technical issues. UI Clutter: The interface can feel slightly cluttered or laggy when handling massive amounts of custom data fields. Review Source Joseph T. CEO Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Worst Customer Service; Rep \[sensitive content hidden\] unhelpful" February 11, 2026 1.0 Cons We have used Zoho services operationally, but our experience with Zoho’s billing and account management has been unacceptable. For more than two months, Zoho was unable to correct billing issues on its own systems after transitioning our account from annual to monthly billing. During that time, Zoho repeatedly threatened service suspension despite being unable to provide a functioning invoice or payment method. When a usable invoice and payment link were finally provided late on a Friday afternoon, Zoho suspended our services less than 48 hours later for “non-payment,” without prior notice that immediate payment was required and without allowing any reasonable payment window (e.g., net 7). This occurred despite Zoho being fully aware that the delay was caused entirely by its own billing failures. Requests for accommodation, escalation, or direct communication were denied. Services were effectively held until payment was made the same day. The product may be viable, but Zoho’s billing controls, escalation process, and customer accountability are deeply flawed. Business customers should carefully consider the operational risk created by these practices. Switched from [LeadTrac](https://www.capterra.com/p/132569/LeadTrac/) Thought it would be a better product; it is not Review Source sC suba C. Customer Success Executive Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho CRM - Easy to Use" May 22, 2026 5.0 Pros It is very easy to use and maintaining the leads and deals are much more easier. It is easy to send out emails directly from our crm leads. Cons It is a bit difficult while integrating with the previous crm as there are few gaps and not able to capture the few details same as the previous crm Switched from [Freshsales](https://www.capterra.com/p/155563/Freshsales/) Iam an user so not sure about it, the company decided to switch. But as a suggestion maybe due to certain difficulties that was faced in fresh sales and zoho was suggested for a changeover Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Owner Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho - trying to lead" November 10, 2025 3.0 I like its templates and ability to contact people using email and DMS. It got lot of fragmented like alerts, real messages messed up or buried in unwanted zero value automated alerts. Pros It’s a tool that Keeps all my leads in one place and helps me run a campaign. It is integrated with my website and Ring central my phone system. Cons Its tasks are never in sync with Leads. These should not be so fragmented. Tasks should be marked on the page as Leads. Switched from [LinkedIn for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/213505/LinkedIn-for-Business/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) It came with my new company. I didn’t have a choice. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good CRM, better with the whole Zoho Suite" October 28, 2025 4.0 More than 2 years using it as main CRM, for managing accounts in Spain, Portugal and Italy. Connected with the rest of the Zoho ecosystem, specially with Projects, Sprints, Books and Analytics. Pros CRM management with plenty of features, customizations and all you can expect from a modern CRM. It's biggest advantage? If you use the whole Zoho Suite, everything is connected and you can improve your company A LOT. Among that, it's a good CRM. Cons As all Zoho apps, configuration it's a little bit complicated, permissions are sometimes ultra complex to understand, and some adjustments need to be done by the OWNER of the installation, which is only ONE account and can do some administrative things. Another con is definitely support, which honestly it's not the best. Switched from [Dynamics 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/157279/Dynamics-365/) Zoho Suite was implanted in the company (and also price). Review Source PB Philip B. Operations Manager Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Weak Customer Support and After Sales Support" April 15, 2026 1.0 I've open multiple tickets over 5 days and got just 1 canned illogical generic response. The customer support is pathetic and non-existence. I've got an IT degree and provided all the info and background to resolve the situation. Zohio is cheap, but don't do it as you're on your own if there is an issue and you just can't get a resolution to even obvious and simple problems. Pros Great features and a good range of interconnected products. This should be great and everyone should sign up but... Cons Appalling lack of customer service. Impossible to get a timely or logical response to an obvious problem caused by Zoho. Switched from [Hover](https://www.capterra.com/p/239375/HOVER/) Price and additional functionality with Zoho Books Review Source DO Damilare O. PROJECT MANAGER Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "effective tool in modern day" August 5, 2026 5.0 exquisite.helpful for all adample ample ministrative work,zoho seems to be next rated software for all office use from admiistration to projects management. Pros zoho projects,its a good softwarein project management all feature are automated and with ample training module Cons mail seems to be the least crm module to me , i hardly turn it on its being a long time in using the app,although seems quite helpful with notifications Review Source LR Luke R. Owner Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Budget-friendly CRM" July 9, 2026 5.0 Pros I really believe this is an excellent CRM choice for companies that need to work within a limited budget. The great part is that even though it's cost-effective, it doesn't feel low-quality at all. Cons Well the email editor is a bit limited when it comes to pre-made templates, even though the ability to schedule emails works well. The reporting feature also needs some work. Review Source AM Andrea M. Academic Director Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Worst User Experience - too many phonecalls" May 14, 2025 1.0 The interface is overwhelming, cluttered with endless tabs and technical jargon that isn’t clearly explained. It feels more like trying to navigate a complex enterprise system than a tool meant to help small businesses streamline their processes. What’s worse, after simply requesting a demo, I was relentlessly bombarded with calls—up to 10 times a day, starting as early as 7 a.m. While I understand the intention is to offer support, this level of aggressive sales outreach is intrusive and exhausting. If you’re a small business owner looking for a simple, effective CRM, I recommend skipping the headache and exploring options like Streak CRM. It’s clean, easy to use, integrates directly with Gmail, and doesn’t require a master’s degree to figure out. Zoho might work for large organizations with dedicated tech teams, but for small businesses looking for simplicity and peace of mind, it’s just not the right fit. Pros ZOHO was supposed to help me streamline a lot of my processes for my small business.The pro's for me were the price and the ALL IN ONE factor. Cons Despite all the marketing claims that Zoho CRM is “easy to use” and “intuitive,” my experience—and clearly that of many others—says otherwise. I scheduled a demo - then they canceled it and rescheduled it for 7:30am - well that did not work for me. Then the phone calls started. UGH They were very intrusive. Don't they know that people do not use the phone anymore ? I am surprised they didn't try to fax me. Switched from [Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/) I wanted to save money and streamline my business processes Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Travel Consultant Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and Flexible, once you get past the learning curve" April 22, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Zoho CRM has been positive most times, once i set up my page, ZOHO CRM does an amazing job keeping everything organized from leads, contacts, deals and communication history are all easy to be tracked in one place. That being said, it's not perfect, in the early startup, it was a bit frustrating and every now and then, the platform looked a bit clustered. Overall, I would say my experience is reliable and practical. It is not the best CRM out there, but it gets the work done Pros Zoho CRM is an app I keep coming back to because of its interface simplicity and effective functionality Cons My least favourite thing about Zoho CRM is it can feel a bit clustered, sometimes one will have to click through many screens to get something that can ordinarily be gotten easily. Although it's not bad but can be improved. Review Source SG Sauve G. Sales Representative Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Recommendation for Zoho CRM" June 3, 2026 5.0 Overall experience is amazing ,an essential tool that I use to automate workflows ,manage customer data and lead management Pros I really like how Zoho CRM centralize customer data and potential leads in one organized place .An intuitive interface that makes it easy to capture and track every progress of deals .Another this is automation features that simply daily workflows such as follow-up reminders. Cons In my experience have only experience less straightforward interface and features limitation on mobile app only. Review Source YN Yasmine N. Customer Services Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My review for Zoho CRM." July 1, 2026 5.0 The software has a very user-friendly design. It has fully automated marketing and enhanced social engagement in our organisation. Use of the product has also enabled us to accurately forecast sales and visualise our sales pipelines. Pros Zohon CRM is cheap and a straightforward customer relationship management software. The product streamlines both contact management and workflow management. Through use of the software we are able to record and monitor our calls and manage contracts. The product integrates well with email platforms and enables us to easily send mass emails to our customers. Cons We have not had operational issues with Zoho CRM. Customer support services providers of the product have been very responsive. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ceo Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Zoho CRM's review " February 23, 2026 5.0 Zoho CRM offers a high-performance experience centered on affordability and deep customization, making it a favorite for businesses that want enterprise-level power without the Salesforce price tags. Pros Zoho CRM's exceptional value and deep customization, which allows my team members to tailor modules and workflows to specific business needs without high costs Cons Zoho CRM's biggest drawbacks are its steep learning curve due to a cluttered interface and inconsistent customer support response times for non-premium users. Review Source MS Manish S. AI and Automate Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho CRM - Dependable and Versatile" January 27, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Zoho CRM has been great. I like how once I got used to it, everything felt so organized (like it can never be better than that). It is a dependable tool. Takes time to learn and needs to be configured according to your comfort and requirements, but at the end of the day, it pays off. And Pros The best thing about Zoho CRM is that I can automate my work to some extent. I can send follow-up emails through automation and can automate other repetitive work as well. This saves a lot of time. Cons It has a lot of buttons, menus and options. For a new user, it can be overwhelming for some time to get used to it. It feels like entering a cockpit. It took me about 3 months to get used to it's complexity Review Source SM Sourav M. Supervisor Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Unbeatable Value and Deep Customization, but Expect a Setup Curve" June 3, 2026 5.0 Once properly configured, it’s an incredibly powerful engine for managing data and automating workflows. It requires a significant upfront investment in setup time and training, but it pays off by providing enterprise-level capabilities at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. Pros The Value for Money is exceptional, especially if you utilize the broader Zoho ecosystem. Contact Management is incredibly robust, making it easy to track the entire lifecycle of a lead centrally. The Workflow Management tools are highly customizable—you can automate almost any repetitive task if you take the time to map it out. Additionally, the native Email integration works seamlessly to keep all client communications logged in one place. Cons The platform's overall Design can feel a bit dated and cluttered compared to more modern CRMs. Because of its depth, Ease of Use takes a hit initially; there is a undeniably steep learning curve. Customer Support can also be inconsistent and sometimes slow to resolve deeper technical issues unless you pay for premium support tier Review Source DM David M. Technical Support Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Our client history in the industry." December 18, 2025 5.0 The CRM of Zoho allows me to view all machines, issues, and discussions of a customer at a single location, which makes the collaboration between the support and sales smoother. Pros I prefer to have machine, contact, and deal history under one hood; this has facilitated my ability to respond to clients within a short time and also enable me to coordinate with sales. Cons I do not like that fields and reports require time to be customized; I still use our administrator to make more complicated changes. Review Source NP Nikita P. IT-Developer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid, Scalable CRM with Powerful Automation" June 18, 2025 4.0 Zoho CRM helped us centralize customer data, automate tasks, and improve team coordination. Once configured, it runs smoothly and supports daily operations well. Pros Zoho CRM is highly customizable and scales well. Workflow automation, email integration, and the intuitive Kanban view save us hours each week. Cons Some modules feel outdated. UI can be slow at times, and setup requires patience. The mobile app also lacks some key desktop features. Review Source FJ Fabiha J. Business Consultant and Account Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Worth the pricing" May 3, 2025 4.0 Decent software for the pricing. Works well for small and medium sized teams looking to get daily work done effectively. Ease of use, and traceability Account Management is decent. Pros It is easy to use, and works well for small and medium sized teams. Easily customizable and has workflows that can be effectively used. Sorting and filtering is easily doable and keeping track is easy Cons The interface is a tad boring, and not very interactive. Reports are static, and personally faced issues while trying to automate reports and data for management reporting. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business owner Information Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is cheap and Useful CRM for Growing Businesses." December 31, 2025 5.0 I had a good experience with Zoho CRM. It's a strong and affordable tool for small and medium businesses. Once you learn how to use it, it really helps with organizing leads, tracking sales, and boosting productivity. Pros Zoho CRM is very affordable compared to other CRM tool. I liked its lead management, automation workflows and detail reporting options. Cons The user interface seems a little complicated at first and new users need some time to learn it. Some advanced features are only in the more expensive plans, and customer support can sometimes take a while to respond. Review Source Jamie Morgan W. Sales Associate Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho CRM is the most vibrant sales CRM that's adding great value to sales. " March 25, 2025 5.0 Our overall experience with Zoho CRM has been full of highlights which has helped us improve our sales and promote better relationships with our customers. Zoho CRM offers very reliable customer engagement tools that has helped us to streamline our interactions with customers and close sales deals quickly. Pros Our biggest highlight with Zoho CRM has been the customer engagement features that has streamlined our interactions and communications with customers allowing us to close deals quickly. Zoho CRM also offers top-end analytics that provide us with accurate insights on how to improve our sales. Its sales tracking and reporting tools offers reliable performance reports that makes it easy to evaluate our sales performances. Zoho CRM has customer segmentation functions which help us to offer our customers with personalized services based on their preferences. Cons We have not discovered anything to dislike about Zoho CRM. It has worked so effectively for us without giving us any challenges. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer VP of Marketing Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Likely not in anyone's top 10 CRMs for good reason" July 1, 2025 3.0 I wouldn't rank Zoho in my top 10 CRMs, and do not recommend them. It's just simply not an enjoyable experience. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's definitely not something that will excite your marketing team. Pros Zoho CRM offers powerful customization and a wide range of features. Their extensive database of direct integrations is a nice to have. Cons Zoho CRM feels clunky and overly complex for daily email marketing use. The UI is outdated, and key tasks like list segmentation or campaign tracking are buried in menus. Integrations often break or require workarounds. It’s powerful, but bloated and frustrating to use. Review Source KS Katherine S. Paralegal Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very reliable" February 3, 2026 5.0 Pros It is an affordable CRM with an easy interface that makes navigation simple, responsive customer support, and convenient customization options. Cons Some of the more advanced features may require assistance, but customer support is generally responsive. Review Source EM Edilaine M. Sales and Customer Support Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho CRM kept us sharp on leads" June 10, 2025 5.0 Before Zoho, we were operating on spreadsheets, and follow-ups would fall through the cracks. Now I know when and who to call. We have a better response time and conversion as well. It’s basically our own personal digital assistant that’s making sure we don’t fumble the ball. Pros It has all of our sales data, from first inquiry to follow-up, all in one place. It’s so simple so even a non-tech-y person will be able to wade through leads, tag customers and track conversations. Cons Occasionally integrating with other systems requires some manual fiddling or third-party tools. The app itself also seems a little slow when toggling between modules. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.