Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Highrise offers core contact, email, task, reminder, deal, search, permissions and reporting functions. Independent reviews consistently describe it as simple and affordable, but note fewer advanced CRM features and limited product development. Scores are moderated because 37signals no longer accepts new signups.
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Overview
Highrise is a cloud CRM built around contact records, relationship history and follow-up work. It combines notes, emails, tasks, reminders, tags, custom fields, cases and deals in shared contact profiles.
37signals launched Highrise in 2007. The company stopped accepting new signups on August 20, 2018, while continuing to support existing accounts. Its current public website therefore describes a maintained legacy product rather than a generally available new CRM purchase.
Decision guideHighrise CRM Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
PlatformsAndroid, API, iOS, Web
TechZella assessment7.9/10
Editorial assessmentHighrise CRM Pros & Cons
Pros
- Focused contact records combine notes, emails, tasks and relationship history.
- Simple interface and follow-up workflow suit small teams and nontechnical users.
- Tags, custom fields, filters and permissions support flexible organization.
- Mobile apps support contact, note and task access away from the desktop.
- Listed plans use account-level pricing instead of per-user charges.
Cons
- The main website states that new customer signups are closed.
- 37signals has ended active product development, limiting future feature expansion.
- Advanced automation, analytics and workflow depth are narrower than newer CRM platforms.
- Some integrations depend on third-party providers and may have limited maintenance.
- Mobile applications do not include every web feature.
Plans & pricingHighrise CRM Pricing & Plans
Free
$0
month
Up to 2 users, 250 contacts and no file storage. Listed on the official pricing page; new signups are closed on the main website.
Check current pricing →Solo
$29
month
One user, 20,000 contacts, unlimited deals and 5GB file storage.
Check current pricing →Basic
$24
month
Up to 6 users, 5,000 contacts, 10 deals and 5GB storage.
Check current pricing →Plus
$49
month
Up to 15 users, 20,000 contacts, unlimited deals and 15GB storage.
Check current pricing →Premium
$99
month
Up to 40 users, 30,000 contacts, unlimited deals and 30GB storage.
Check current pricing →Max
$149
month
Unlimited users, 50,000 contacts, unlimited deals and 75GB storage.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Cost contextTotal Cost & Hidden Costs
The sticker price is rarely the whole cost. TechZella did not find published figures for the items below in the sources reviewed, so confirm them with the vendor before budgeting.
Implementation time
Not publicly documented. Ask for a typical onboarding and migration timeline for a team of your size, and whether paid onboarding is required.
Hosting & infrastructure
Not publicly documented for this product. For SaaS, hosting is normally part of the subscription; for self-hosted or hybrid deployments, budget for servers, backups, security patching and admin time.
Hidden fees & add-ons
No overage, add-on or premium-support fees were documented in the reviewed sources. Request a written quote that lists usage limits, minimum seats, integrations, support tiers and renewal terms.
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CapabilitiesHighrise CRM Features
Contact Management
- Shared contact database
- Contact profiles with notes and activity history
- Tags and custom fields
- Advanced search and filters
- Attachments and company information
Sales Management
- Lead tracking
- Deals
- Cases
- Pipeline reporting
- Group inbox for lead follow-up
Tasks and Follow-up
- Assigned tasks
- Email and SMS reminders
- Recurring reminders
- Due dates
- Team activity tracking
Email
- Email history on contact records
- Bulk email
- Email templates
- Email forwarding from external email systems
- Open and click tracking for broadcast email
Team Administration
- Privacy settings
- User permissions
- Shared notes and comments
- Account-level plans without listed per-user fees
Integrations and API
- API tokens
- Developer API
- Third-party integrations
- Zapier integration reference
- Integrations with services including Wufoo, Olark, Mailchimp and Office 365
Mobile
- Android application
- iOS application
- Mobile contact management
- Mobile notes and tasks
- Mobile team activity view
Product detailsHighrise CRM Specifications
| Product type | Cloud CRM software |
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| Deployment | Web-based SaaS |
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| Primary category | CRM Software |
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| Founded | 2007 |
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| Vendor | 37signals LLC |
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| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS |
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| API | Yes, with user API tokens |
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| Integrations | Third-party integrations through the Highrise API; listed examples include Wufoo, Olark, PieSync, Mailchimp, Office 365, Outlook.com, Google services and Zapier |
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| Free trial | 30 days for eligible paid-plan signups |
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| New account availability | New signups closed since August 20, 2018 |
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| Pricing model | Monthly account-level plans |
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| Support status | Existing accounts continue to be supported |
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Our evidence-based assessmentTechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
7.9/10Moderate confidence
Highrise offers core contact, email, task, reminder, deal, search, permissions and reporting functions. Independent reviews consistently describe it as simple and affordable, but note fewer advanced CRM features and limited product development. Scores are moderated because 37signals no longer accepts new signups.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Independent review sources
Highrise CRM Ratings & Reviews
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Common questionsHighrise CRM FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
Is Highrise still available?
Highrise remains available to existing customers, but its main website says that it stopped accepting new signups on August 20, 2018.
Does Highrise have an API?
Yes. Highrise provides API tokens for users and documentation for building integrations. Third-party integrations are developed and maintained by their respective providers.
What integrations does Highrise support?
Highrise's integration directory references services including Wufoo, Olark, PieSync, Mailchimp, QuickBooks, Office 365, Outlook.com, Google services and Zapier. Availability and maintenance may vary by provider.
Does Highrise offer mobile apps?
Yes. Official help materials describe Android and iOS applications for contacts, notes, tasks and team activity. The mobile apps don't expose every web feature.
Does Highrise offer a free trial?
The official pricing page describes a 30-day trial for eligible paid-plan signups. Existing free accounts upgraded to paid plans aren't eligible for that trial, and new account availability is restricted.
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