What Pipedrive is for
Pipedrive is a customer-relationship manager designed first and foremost around the sales pipeline. Every deal is a card you move left to right through your stages, so anyone can see what is close, what is stuck, and what needs a nudge, without digging through notes.
On top of that it adds activity reminders, email sync, workflow automation and reporting, plus optional add-ons for lead capture and web forms. It suits teams that want a CRM their reps will actually keep up to date.
Who it suits, and who it doesn't
It fits small and mid-sized sales teams and founders who want a straightforward, deal-focused CRM that is quick to set up. The visual pipeline is its strength: it makes the state of your sales obvious at a glance.
It is less suited to teams that need a full all-in-one marketing suite baked in, or very large enterprises with heavily customised processes. Pricing is per seat per month and scales with the plan you choose.
How to get started
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Start the trial
Open Pipedrive through the link and create your account, no card required for the 14-day trial.
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Build your pipeline
Set up your deal stages, import contacts from a spreadsheet or another CRM, and add your open deals.
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Automate follow-up
Turn on activity reminders and workflow automation so no deal goes cold, then track progress in the reports.
The bottom line
Pipedrive is a sales CRM built around a visual pipeline: you drag deals through stages, log activities, and let automation handle the follow-up, so nothing stalls. New accounts get a 14-day free trial with no credit card; paid plans start at about US$14 per seat per month billed annually.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Pipedrive free trial or discount code?+
Yes to the trial: new accounts get a 14-day free trial with no credit card. Pipedrive does not typically publish a public discount code; signing up through our referral link is the most reliable way to start, at no extra cost to you.
How much does Pipedrive cost?+
Pipedrive is priced per seat per month. Its entry Lite plan starts at about US$14 per seat per month billed annually, with the popular Growth plan around US$39 per seat per month annually. Check the current tiers on Pipedrive's pricing page before committing.
Does Pipedrive have a free plan?+
No, Pipedrive does not offer a permanent free plan; it offers a 14-day free trial instead. If you specifically need a free-forever CRM tier, a tool like a freemium CRM may suit better, but Pipedrive's trial lets you test everything first.
Is Pipedrive good for a small team?+
Yes, that is its sweet spot. It is built to be quick to set up and easy enough that a small sales team keeps it current, while still offering automation and reporting to run a pipeline properly.