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Products in this category are scored under Frontum CRM Software Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Less Annoying CRM review: 54 specs compared

Starting price:15 USD/user/moFree plan:noAI assistant:noBuilt-in quotes and invoicing:noWorkflow automation:yes

Less Annoying CRM Review: Compare 54 technical specifications, 13 expert and video reviews and 8 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the CRM Software category and whether it is worth buying.

Less Annoying CRM
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 30%, List score 30%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.5

Technical score

30%

8.2

Reviews score

30%

8.5

List score

▼Worse than 59% of CRM software
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

8.3

Product & Pricing

25%

7.4

Core CRM

20%

5.1

Sales & Automation

15%

6.6

Integrations & Access

15%

4.0

Security & Deployment

▼Worse than 99%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

9.3

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
5 reviews + 8 videos, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 65%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (8)
List score: in 8 of 44 lists (18%)
★Better than 96%
Pricing & Access

*Lowest paid plan per month, as listed on the vendor's website.

Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about Less Annoying CRM

Based on 5 · 8

Reviewers like the fast, simple interface and handy calendar, but nearly all miss automation and AI, and reporting is basic.
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Technical Specifications of CRM platform Less Annoying CRM

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

8.3

Product & Pricing

25%

7.4

Core CRM

20%

5.1

Sales & Automation

15%

6.6

Integrations & Access

15%

4.0

Security & Deployment

6.5
Reviews score
8.2
List score
8.5
Starting price
15 USD/user/mo
This CRM platform has a starting price of 15 USD/user/mo, which is lower than that of 92.2% of CRM platforms and equal to that of 0.9% of CRM platforms.
Billing period
Monthly
Free plan
no
This CRM platform does not offer a permanent free plan.
Free trial
yes
This CRM platform offers a time-limited free trial.
30 days.
Minimum seats
1 seat
This CRM platform has a minimum purchase requirement of 1 seat, which is lower than that of 1.9% of CRM platforms and equal to that of 98.1% of CRM platforms.
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What reviewers say
Account and company management
yes
This CRM platform supports account and company management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support account and company management.
Contact management
yes
This CRM platform supports contact management. 0% of CRM platforms support contact management.
Lead management
yes
This CRM platform supports lead management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support lead management.
Pipeline templates, custom sources, and follow-ups.
Deal and pipeline management
yes
This CRM platform supports deal and pipeline management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support deal and pipeline management.
Customisable stages using a Kanban board.
Custom fields
yes
This CRM platform supports custom fields. 0% of CRM platforms support custom fields.
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What reviewers say
AI assistant
no
This CRM platform does not offer an AI assistant. 22% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Philosophy emphasizes simple, human-designed CRM without complex AI features.
Workflow automation
yes
This CRM platform supports workflow automation. 0.5% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Supports actions like tasks and status updates via pipeline status changes or form submissions.
Lead scoring
no
This CRM platform does not support lead scoring. 19.8% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
N/A (does not support rules or models for lead scoring).
Email sync and tracking
no
This CRM platform does not support email sync and tracking. 99.7% of CRM platforms offer these features.
BCC email logging only, no tracking.
Sales forecasting
no
This CRM platform does not support sales forecasting. 15% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
N/A (requires manual Excel export for formula tracking).
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What reviewers say
Marketplace integrations
no
This CRM platform does not offer marketplace integrations. 98.3% of CRM platforms offer marketplace integrations.
Offers a direct integration list/directory and Zapier, but no standalone extension marketplace app store.
API access
yes
This CRM platform offers API access. 0.2% of CRM platforms offer API access.
Webhooks
yes
This CRM platform supports webhooks. 1.4% of CRM platforms support webhooks.
Via native v2 API webhooks.
Mobile apps
yes
This CRM platform offers mobile apps. 2.4% of CRM platforms offer mobile apps.
Yes.
Data import and export
yes
This CRM platform supports data import and export. 0% of CRM platforms support data import and export.
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What reviewers say
Single sign-on (SSO)
no
This CRM platform does not support single sign-on. 23.2% of CRM platforms support single sign-on.
Only supports social logins and basic web authentication, not modern federated SSO/SAML.
Security certifications
None published
Role-based permissions
no
This CRM platform does not support role-based permissions. 99.5% of CRM platforms support role-based permissions.
Offers basic Admin/Normal user toggles and sharing rules.
Audit logs
no
This CRM platform does not provide audit logs. 97.6% of CRM platforms provide audit logs.
Basic contact history only; lacks administrative compliance audit logging.
Supported operating systems
iOS, Android
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Less Annoying CRM vs the average CRM platform

246810TotalProduct & PricingCore CRMSales & AutomationIntegrations & AccessSecurity & Deployment
  • 24 USD/user/mo $/user/mo lower starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Less Annoying CRM
    the average CRM platform
    Less Annoying CRM has a lower starting price than the average CRM platform (15 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    15 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • More included file storage
    This CRM platform includes more file storage than the average CRM platform (20 GB vs 10 GB).
    20 GB vs 10 GB
  • 3.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    5 reviews + 8 videos, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.9
  • 3.7% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (8)
    List score: in 8 of 44 lists (18%)
    8.5 vs 8.2
  • 3.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    5 reviews + 8 videos, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.9
  • 3.7% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (8)
    List score: in 8 of 44 lists (18%)
    8.5 vs 8.2
  • 24 USD/user/mo $/user/mo lower starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Less Annoying CRM
    the average CRM platform
    Less Annoying CRM has a lower starting price than the average CRM platform (15 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    15 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • More included file storage
    This CRM platform includes more file storage than the average CRM platform (20 GB vs 10 GB).
    20 GB vs 10 GB
  • No role-based permissions
    This CRM platform does not support role-based permissions, while the average CRM platform does. 99.3% of CRM platforms support role-based permissions.
    Offers basic Admin/Normal user toggles and sharing rules.
  • No built-in quotes or invoicing
    This CRM platform does not include built-in quotes and invoicing, while the average CRM platform does. 91.9% of CRM platforms include built-in quotes and invoicing.
    Focuses on contact and pipeline tracking; lacks native invoicing or quotes.
  • No audit logs
    This CRM platform does not provide audit logs, while the average CRM platform does. 97.4% of CRM platforms provide audit logs.
    Basic contact history only; lacks administrative compliance audit logging.
  • No email sync or tracking
    This CRM platform does not support email sync and tracking, while the average CRM platform does. 99.5% of CRM platforms offer these features.
    BCC email logging only, no tracking.
  • No marketplace integrations
    This CRM platform does not offer marketplace integrations, while the average CRM platform does. 98.1% of CRM platforms offer marketplace integrations.
    Offers a direct integration list/directory and Zapier, but no standalone extension marketplace app store.
  • No automatic duplicate detection
    This CRM platform does not detect duplicate records automatically, while the average CRM platform does. 98.6% of CRM platforms offer automatic duplicate detection.
  • Lower mobile app rating category
    This CRM platform ranks lower than the average CRM platform for mobile app store rating (no mobile app vs 4–4.4).
    no mobile app vs 4.0–4.4
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    Less Annoying CRM offers worse value for money than the average CRM platform (8.21 vs 8.3).
    8.21 vs 8.34
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    Less Annoying CRM offers worse value for money than the average CRM platform (8.21 vs 8.3).
    8.21 vs 8.34
  • No built-in quotes or invoicing
    This CRM platform does not include built-in quotes and invoicing, while the average CRM platform does. 91.9% of CRM platforms include built-in quotes and invoicing.
    Focuses on contact and pipeline tracking; lacks native invoicing or quotes.
  • No automatic duplicate detection
    This CRM platform does not detect duplicate records automatically, while the average CRM platform does. 98.6% of CRM platforms offer automatic duplicate detection.
  • No email sync or tracking
    This CRM platform does not support email sync and tracking, while the average CRM platform does. 99.5% of CRM platforms offer these features.
    BCC email logging only, no tracking.
  • No marketplace integrations
    This CRM platform does not offer marketplace integrations, while the average CRM platform does. 98.1% of CRM platforms offer marketplace integrations.
    Offers a direct integration list/directory and Zapier, but no standalone extension marketplace app store.
  • Lower mobile app rating category
    This CRM platform ranks lower than the average CRM platform for mobile app store rating (no mobile app vs 4–4.4).
    no mobile app vs 4.0–4.4
  • No role-based permissions
    This CRM platform does not support role-based permissions, while the average CRM platform does. 99.3% of CRM platforms support role-based permissions.
    Offers basic Admin/Normal user toggles and sharing rules.
  • No audit logs
    This CRM platform does not provide audit logs, while the average CRM platform does. 97.4% of CRM platforms provide audit logs.
    Basic contact history only; lacks administrative compliance audit logging.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing and real-world video evaluations

8.0
SoftwareFinds
≈ estimated
26/11/2025
Hands-on review · full walkthrough and pricing check
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM suits solo owners and very small teams that want simplicity, but not complex, fast-scaling sales teams.
9.0
Garland Coulson (Captain Time)
≈ estimated
19/02/2024
Hands-on review · daily use and feature tour
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is easy, clean and affordable, and worth a look, though its notes cannot be searched.
9.5
David H. Kinder (The Financial Advocacy Podcast)
≈ estimated
20/01/2022
Hands-on review · trial tour and daily setup
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is the most intuitive CRM the reviewer has used and well worth the price for organising daily work.
7.0
blungo
≈ estimated
31/05/2021
Hands-on review · interface walkthrough and feature limits
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is simple and quick for CRM newcomers, but too limited for businesses that need automation or deeper integrations.
5.0
LeadLoft
≈ estimated
07/10/2025
Comparison demo · contacts, deals and outreach features
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is simple in concept but confusing in use, so a more powerful rival is the better choice.
8.0
HelperDog
≈ estimated
15/01/2025
Short overview · features, pricing and support
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is simple, affordable and delivers what it promises, but may be outgrown quickly.
9.0
Wise Explainer
≈ estimated
26/08/2024
Short overview · features and limitations
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is an excellent, simple and cost-effective fit for small businesses, but not for larger organisations.
10
GetApp
✓ explicit
26/03/2021
Short user testimonial · first use and setup impressions
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is simple, quick to set up and affordable, and strongly recommended, with a free trial to test first.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.8
techrepublic.com
✓ explicit
15/10/2024
Feature review · Small business CRM
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is a simple, single-plan CRM for small teams that need solid contact and task tracking, but its integration options are limited.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
07/04/2026
Hands-on review · Simple sales CRM
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is a simple CRM with one all-inclusive plan and strong customer support, but its automation and reporting are limited.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
07/04/2026
Hands-on test · Contacts and pipelines
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is an easy-to-use CRM for contacts, leads and tasks, backed by coaching and 24/7 help, though its automations and reports are basic.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2025
Hands-on test · Small business CRM
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is a simple CRM backed by human support for small businesses, but it lacks native AI and has fewer prebuilt integrations than rivals.
8.0
thecfoclub.com
≈ estimated
22/01/2026
Feature overview · Small business CRM
Verdict
Less Annoying CRM is a clean, simple tool for tracking clients, follow-ups and pipelines that suits small teams, but it falls short on marketing and analytics.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Less Annoying CRM

  • Transparent, single flat-rate pricing ($15/user/month) with no hidden fees or tier traps.
  • Ultra-clean, uncluttered user interface designed specifically for small business owners.
  • Exceptional, highly responsive customer service provided by phone and email.
  • Streamlined contact, task, and pipeline tracking that requires zero onboarding friction.

What we don't like about Less Annoying CRM

  • Lacks native email marketing automation, mass campaigns, or sales sequences.
  • No native smartphone apps, operating solely through mobile web browsers.
  • Basic reporting suite with limited custom metric calculations.

Verdict

Less Annoying CRM is a cloud-based contact management platform specifically engineered for small teams of 1 to 20 users, featuring a flat-rate specification of $15 per user per month with 25 GB of file storage per user. Main characteristics include an intuitive interface, a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, unlimited contact logging, unlimited customizable data fields, custom sales pipelines, web-based intake forms, and automated calendar integration with Google and Outlook. Its primary pros lie in extreme predictability, providing comprehensive phone support and full system upgrades under a single pricing tier without any contracts, hidden fees, or gated feature upgrades. However, notable cons include its limited scalability for growing operations, a basic reporting structure that completely lacks advanced analytics or predictive forecasting, a total absence of workflow automation or built-in email sequence campaigns, and the inability to send outbound bulk emails natively from inside the software dashboard.

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