Attio vs Folk

Comprehensive comparison to help you choose the best crm tool for your needs

Attio

Next-generation CRM with ultimate flexibility, AI-native design, and Notion-like customization

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Pricing: Free (3 seats), Plus $29/user/month, Pro $69/user/month, Enterprise $119/user/month
Best for: Startups, scale-ups (3-100+ people) in SaaS companies and fast-growing businesses
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Folk

Modern CRM with spreadsheet-style interface and best-in-class LinkedIn integration

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Pricing: Free trial 14 days, Standard $20/user/month, Premium $40/user/month, Custom $80+/user/month
Best for: Small teams, startups, freelancers (1-20 people) in sales, recruiting, partnerships, fundraising
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Feature Comparison

Aspect Attio Folk
Starting Price Free (3 seats) Free trial 14 days
Platforms
WebiOSAndroidChrome Extension
WebChrome ExtensioniOSAndroid
Key Features
  • Flexible data model with custom objects
  • AI research agent and automated enrichment
  • Zapier-like workflow builder
  • Real-time customizable reports
  • One-click data enrichment (ARR, funding)
  • Spreadsheet-style interface (Notion-like)
  • Chrome extension (folkX) for LinkedIn, Gmail, X
  • AI-powered email sequences and personalization
  • One-click contact enrichment
  • Customizable Kanban pipelines
Best For Startups, scale-ups (3-100+ people) in SaaS companies and fast-growing businesses Small teams, startups, freelancers (1-20 people) in sales, recruiting, partnerships, fundraising

Pros and Cons

Attio

Pros

  • Extremely customizable data model
  • Modern Notion-like interface
  • Powerful automation capabilities
  • Unique data enrichment insights
  • Strong customer support
  • Rapid feature development
  • Well-funded ($25.5M raised)

Cons

  • Higher learning curve
  • Limited pre-built integrations
  • Complex for simple needs
  • Missing traditional sales features
  • Email automation limitations
  • Per-seat pricing gets expensive

Folk

Pros

  • Extremely user-friendly interface
  • Best-in-class LinkedIn integration
  • Fast implementation
  • Multi-purpose flexibility
  • Good value for money
  • AI-powered features
  • Excellent customer support

Cons

  • Limited advanced sales features
  • Basic reporting (3/10 rating)
  • Poor integration ecosystem (2/10)
  • Data enrichment often fails
  • No workflow automation
  • Limited mobile functionality

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Attio if you startups, scale-ups (3-100+ people) in saas companies and fast-growing businesses and value extremely customizable data model.

Choose Folk if you small teams, startups, freelancers (1-20 people) in sales, recruiting, partnerships, fundraising and prefer extremely user-friendly interface.

Both tools excel in the crm space, but serve slightly different needs. Consider starting with free trials of both to see which interface and workflow suits you better.

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