Nimble

Nimble is a cloud CRM built around shared contact records and relationship history. It combines contact management, sales pipelines, email tracking, prospecting, workflow automation and lead capture.

The platform is designed for small business teams that work from Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, email inboxes and web applications. Nimble also provides mobile applications and browser-based prospecting tools.

Nimble was founded in 2010 by Jon Ferrara and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Ferrara previously co-founded GoldMine CRM.

Nimble stores people and company records with communication history, notes, tasks, events, custom fields and relationship reminders. Teams can organize opportunities with customizable deal pipelines and Kanban-style workflows.

Email tools include templates, tracking, group messaging, email sequences and inbox extensions for Gmail and Outlook. Nimble Prospector provides contact and company information while users browse supported websites and social platforms.

Lead capture tools include web forms and web chat. The platform also supports saved segments, workflow automation, forecasting, reporting, file attachments and shared team activities.

Nimble connects with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Google Drive, Apple Mail, Zapier and additional third-party applications. Its marketplace lists integrations for services including Mailchimp, Wufoo, PandaDoc, ActiveCampaign and telephony tools.

Nimble lists one primary CRM plan at $29.90 per seat per month when billed monthly. Annual billing costs $24.90 per seat per month, representing a discount from the monthly rate.

The plan includes AI-powered email creation tools, up to 25,000 contact records, 2 GB of storage per seat, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace integration, and Nimble Prospector.

Nimble offers a 14-day trial without requiring a credit card. Trial accounts can include up to five licenses. Optional upgrades include AI-powered email marketing at $15 per month company-wide, additional data-enrichment credits at $10 per 100 credits, and extra storage at $10 per 10 GB.

Pros:

• Combines CRM records with email, calendar and communication history.
• Supports both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace workflows.
• Includes browser, Gmail, Outlook, iOS and Android access.
• Provides a public API for contacts, deals, pipelines and messages.
• Offers a 14-day trial without a credit card.

Cons:

• Advanced capabilities can require paid add-ons.
• Storage is limited to 2 GB per seat before upgrades.
• The platform is more oriented toward relationship-focused CRM than complex enterprise sales operations.
• API access requires administrative setup and OAuth credentials.

HubSpot CRM is an alternative for teams wanting a broader marketing, service and sales platform with a free entry tier. Pipedrive is suited to teams prioritizing visual sales pipelines and deal execution.

Zoho CRM offers wider business-suite coverage and extensive configuration. Copper is designed around Google Workspace workflows, while Capsule CRM focuses on straightforward contact and pipeline management.

Does Nimble offer a free plan?
Nimble’s official pricing page presents a paid CRM plan and a 14-day free trial. It does not list a permanent free CRM plan.

How long is the Nimble free trial?
The trial lasts 14 days, requires no credit card and supports up to five licenses.

Does Nimble have an API?
Yes. Nimble provides a version-one API covering contacts and custom fields, deals and pipelines, and reading or creating draft messages. OAuth application credentials are requested from Nimble’s API support team.

What platforms does Nimble support?
Nimble is available through the web, iOS and Android mobile applications, browser extensions, Gmail, Outlook and Microsoft Teams integrations.

What integrations does Nimble support?
Supported connections include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar, OneDrive, Google Drive, Apple Mail, Zapier and numerous marketplace applications.

Who is Nimble best suited for?
Nimble is best suited to small business teams that need shared contact records, relationship history, follow-up reminders, email engagement and lightweight sales pipeline management.