Best Free CRM in French 2026: 7 Tools Compared

2026 comparison of the best free CRMs in French: HubSpot Free, Folk, noCRM.io, Sellsy, Axonaut, Bitrix24, Pipedrive. Truly free, truly French.

"Truly free, truly French"—that's the query behind "best free CRM in French." And it's also the toughest to judge because half of the tools labeled "free" at the top of Google are 14-day disguised trials, and half of the "French" CRMs are actually American with a translated interface.

We tested the 7 CRMs most often appearing for this query over five weeks, starting from a blank account, with 50 fictitious contacts, a pipeline of 3 deals, and a use case of a freelancer prospecting 20-30 prospects per month. Here's which ones deliver on the promise, and which ones are just trying to get you into a trial.

TL;DR — Our Quick Verdict

• Truly free, unlimited time: HubSpot CRM Free, Folk Free, Bitrix24 Free.
• Truly French (team + EU hosting): noCRM.io, Sellsy, Axonaut—but none are free for life (trial or very limited plan).
• The best choice for a French freelancer: HubSpot Free for prospecting + Axonaut or Sellsy later for integrated invoicing.
• Avoid for this query: Pipedrive—no free plan at all, only a 14-day trial. French SEO sometimes lists it under "free CRM," which is misleading.

How We Rated

Each tool was evaluated on a 100-point scale:

The Radar Score shown on each tool card uses the same criteria—see our detailed sheets linked.

1. HubSpot CRM Free — The Best Free CRM on the Market, Period.

Price: €0 forever. Sales Hub Starter at €15/user/month for more. Ideal for: freelancers and micro-businesses wanting a comprehensive CRM without shelling out for 12-18 months.

HubSpot is the only major CRM whose free plan is neither a teaser nor a demo. You can store 1 million contacts, create unlimited deal pipelines, connect your Gmail or Outlook, and send up to 200 prospecting emails per month—with no time limit, no credit card, and no "upgrade now" banners every three minutes.

Strengths

• Truly usable free plan: pipelines, deals, tasks, notes, calendar integration, web forms.
• 100% translated French interface (including email templates).
• HubSpot Academy in French—the best free CRM training resource on the market.
• 1,500+ native integrations (Stripe, Calendly, Slack, Make, Brevo...).

Weaknesses

• Hosting mainly in the USA (Dublin for EU accounts). GDPR compliant via DPA but not equivalent to sovereign hosting.
• The price jump between Free and Sales Hub Pro (€90/month) is steep—Starter at €15 is still quite limited.
• The "deals tracking" and email templates in the free version are deliberately minimal to encourage upgrading.

Choose if: you want a CRM that's free with no time condition and can last 18 months before needing an upgrade.

View HubSpot sheet → · Also see HubSpot vs Pipedrive 2026

2. Folk Free — The Most Modern (and Frenchest) Free CRM

Price: Free for 1 user, 100 contacts, 1 workspace. Standard at €19/month. Ideal for: freelancers, indie agencies, networkers wanting a modern CRM with LinkedIn integration.

Folk is the underdog no one mentions, and that's a shame. A Parisian startup (Station F), ultra-light interface, "Notion-like" philosophy applied to CRM. The Free plan is limited—only 100 contacts—but that's exactly what you need to start as a freelancer meeting 5-10 new people a week.

Strengths

• French team, EU hosting (AWS Frankfurt), native GDPR.
• "folkX" Chrome extension to add contacts from LinkedIn with one click—killer feature.
• Interface similar to Notion: modern feel, immediate grasp.
• Group emails (up to 100 per month on the free version), tracking, templates.

Weaknesses

• 100-contact limit on free. You hit the ceiling quickly if you import your address book.
• Simple deal pipeline compared to HubSpot or Pipedrive.
• Basic reporting on the free plan.

Choose if: you're a freelancer or solopreneur, you manage your network via LinkedIn, and you prefer a French tool with a 2026 look.

View Folk sheet →

3. noCRM.io Free — The French "CRM" That's Not One (By Design)

Price: free 15-day trial. Starter Kit at €12/user/month. Ideal for: salespeople who want to track opportunities without paperwork.

Let's be clear: noCRM.io has no free plan for life. It’s a 15-day trial. If you came here from Google on the query "free French CRM," you're going to be disappointed. However, at €12 a month, it's the most efficient French CRM for a salesperson who doesn't want to administer a Salesforce.

Strengths

• 100% French (Paris), EU hosting, responsive French support.
• "Anti-CRM" philosophy: no mandatory fields, no forms to fill, just opportunities to advance.
• Extremely simple interface: mastered in 15 minutes.
• Native GDPR compliance without setup.

Weaknesses

• No free plan for life—only 15-day trial.
• No marketing automation (by choice—it’s not their philosophy).
• Not as many native integrations as HubSpot.

Choose if: you're ready to pay €12/month for an efficient French tool, and you are looking for "French" more than "free."

View noCRM.io sheet →

4. Sellsy Free — The French CRM + Invoicing (But Not Really Free)

Price: 14-day trial. Paid plans from €25/user/month (CRM only) or €39 (CRM + invoicing). Ideal for: French SMBs wanting CRM + quotes + invoicing in one tool.

Sellsy is the usual suspect on this query, but like noCRM, no free plan for life—it's a 14-day trial. Sellsy’s strength isn’t its price; it's its native integration of CRM + invoicing + accounting, all compliant with the French electronic invoicing reform 2026.

Strengths

• French team (Bordeaux), sovereign hosting, native GDPR.
• Native CRM + invoicing + accounting integration—the only tool in the comparison.
• NF525 + electronic invoicing reform 2026 compliant.
• Fast French support.

Weaknesses

• No free plan. Entry price (€25/u/month) is high for a freelancer.
• Denser interface than HubSpot or Folk—learning curve of a few hours.

Choose if: you're a French SMB wanting a 360° tool compliant with the reform. Not the right choice if "free" is non-negotiable.

View Sellsy sheet → · Also see Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers 2026

5. Axonaut — The "All-In-One" French at a Mini Price

Price: 15-day trial. Single plan at €41.99/month (main user), +€14.99/additional user. Ideal for: French micro-businesses 1-10 people wanting CRM + invoicing + payroll + reminders without managing 5 tools.

Axonaut is the other French suspect for this query, and no, there's no free plan either—a 15-day trial. But the feature/price ratio is unbeatable: for ~€42/month (1 user), you get CRM, quotes, invoices, automatic reminders, banking, expense OCR. It's cheaper than a bare HubSpot Sales Pro.

Strengths

• 100% French (Toulouse), OVH hosting, French support.
• All-in-one: CRM + invoicing + reminders + payroll + banking in one tool.
• Simple pricing: single plan, no "freemium trap."
• NF525 + electronic invoicing reform 2026 compliant.

Weaknesses

• No free plan.
• Functional interface but less polished than HubSpot or Folk.
• Fewer third-party integrations than American leaders.

Choose if: you're a French micro-business, looking to consolidate 4-5 tools into 1, and the "free" criterion is negotiable.

View Axonaut sheet →

6. Bitrix24 Free — The "All-Unlimited" Free with a Usability Trap

Price: €0 for unlimited users, 5GB storage. Paid plans from €49/month. Ideal for: teams of 5-15 who genuinely want 100% free, ready to accept dated UX.

On paper, Bitrix24 is unbeatable: free unlimited users, CRM, project management, intranet, video, all for €0. In practice, the interface is heavy (2010 heritage), the French translation approximate, and onboarding takes several hours. If "unlimited free" is your sole criteria and you're ready to invest setup time, it’s the only offer that provides it.

Strengths

• Truly free, really unlimited in users.
• Covers CRM + project management + video + intranet—useful for remote work.
• EU hosting available (Germany) on setup.

Weaknesses

• Dense and dated UX. If you're coming from Notion or Folk, you'll find it stifling.
• Long onboarding: 2-3 hours before being productive.
• Not a French player—headquartered in Alexandria (Virginia) + Eastern Europe teams.

Choose if: "unlimited free" is your only criterion and you have a team of multiple people to equip.

View Bitrix24 sheet →

7. Pipedrive — No Free Plan (To Be Removed from the Query)

Price: 14-day trial. Essential at €14/user/month. Status on this query: inadequate

We include it in this comparison because Google shows it under "free CRM"—but let's be honest: Pipedrive has no free plan for life. It's only a 14-day trial, after which you must pay. If you want an accessible paid CRM (€14/u/month), it's one of the best. If you want free, don't consider it.

See our detailed comparison: HubSpot vs Pipedrive 2026.

Summary Table

Our Recommendation by Profile

• Starting freelancers, 0 budget: HubSpot Free. That’s it. 18 months coverage without paying.
• Freelancers prospecting via LinkedIn: Folk Free + folkX extension. Switch to Standard at €19 when you exceed 100 contacts.
• Freelancers wanting "French and free": the combination doesn't really exist. The least bad compromise: Folk Free (French team, EU hosting) or HubSpot Free (US but Dublin).
• SMBs 5-10 people, tight budget: Bitrix24 Free if you can tolerate the UX, otherwise Axonaut paid—most efficient in this range.
• French SMBs wanting full integration: Sellsy or Axonaut. Forget the "free" criterion, you’ll save administrative time worth €200/month.