An honest, side-by-side breakdown of features, pricing, and real-world fit. We tell you when Pipedrive is the better choice — because trust is worth more than a conversion.
you're growing past 10 seats and Pipedrive's per-seat costs are starting to add up, or you need custom objects, unlimited automations, and a real API without paying $99/seat for Enterprise.
you're a small team (under 10) who wants the simplest possible pipeline CRM with minimal setup. Pipedrive's Essential plan at $14/seat is hard to beat for pure simplicity.
16 features compared side by side. No cherry-picking.
| Feature | Conduyt | Pipedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Flat pricing (no per-seat) | Yes ($299 or $499/mo flat) | Per-seat ($14-$99) |
| Custom objects | Yes (all plans) | Enterprise only ($99/seat) |
| API rate limit | 1,000/min | 80/2s (varies by tier) |
| Webhook infrastructure | Full event bus | Basic webhooks |
| Pipeline management | Unlimited pipelines | Yes (good visual UI) |
| Email sequences | Unlimited | Advanced+ only |
| Built-in calling | Integration available | Add-on required |
| Automation workflows | Unlimited workflows | Capped per tier |
| Custom fields | Unlimited | Yes (limits vary) |
| Reporting & dashboards | Real-time dashboards | Professional+ only |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes (well-designed) |
| SSO / SAML | All plans | Enterprise only |
| SOC 2 certification | Type II | Type II |
| Self-hosting option | Enterprise plan | No |
| Onboarding support | Included free | Paid on most tiers |
| Data migration | Free on Standard+ | CSV import tools |
See how monthly costs compare as your team grows. Conduyt is flat. Pipedrive is per-seat.
A fair look at what Pipedrive does well and where it falls short.
The honest answer depends on your team, your workflow, and what you value most.
you're a small team (under 10) who wants the simplest possible pipeline CRM with minimal setup. Pipedrive's Essential plan at $14/seat is hard to beat for pure simplicity.
you're growing past 10 seats and Pipedrive's per-seat costs are starting to add up, or you need custom objects, unlimited automations, and a real API without paying $99/seat for Enterprise.
Flat pricing — 20 seats on Pipedrive Professional is $980/mo vs $299/mo
Unlimited automation workflows with no caps
Built-in event system for real-time webhooks
Custom objects on every plan (Pipedrive requires Enterprise)
Enterprise-grade API with generous rate limits
Direct pipeline and contact import from Pipedrive via CSV export. Deal stages map 1:1 to Conduyt pipelines. Activities and notes migrate cleanly. Email integration settings need reconfiguration.
Estimated time: Under 1 hour for most accountsStart free. No credit card. No sales call required.