CRM Software Cost in India: Zoho, SaaS or Custom CRM?
Zoho CRM costs ₹800–₹2,600 per user per month in India (free for up to 3 users). Most SaaS CRMs charge per user, so a 10-person team pays ₹1–3 lakh a year. A custom CRM costs ₹50,000–₹4,00,000 one-time with no per-user fees. Kode Studio in Hyderabad builds custom CRMs from ₹34,499.
| Zoho CRM (India) | Free (3 users) · Standard ₹800 · Professional ₹1,400 · Enterprise ₹2,400 · Ultimate ₹2,600 per user/month |
|---|---|
| Typical SaaS CRM, 10 users | ₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 per year |
| Custom CRM build | ₹50,000 – ₹4,00,000+ one-time |
| Custom CRM running cost | ₹6,000 – ₹30,000/year hosting, unlimited users |
| Kode Studio | Custom CRMs from ₹34,499 |
| Prices checked | zoho.com CRM pricing page, 12 Oct 2026 (taxes extra) |
Zoho CRM pricing in India (2026)
Zoho CRM is the most popular CRM among Indian small businesses, partly because it is priced in rupees and has a free edition. Prices per user per month shown on Zoho’s pricing page in October 2026:
| Edition | Price / user / month | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ₹0 (up to 3 users) | Trying a CRM, very small teams |
| Standard | ₹800 | Small sales teams — leads, deals, basic automation |
| Professional | ₹1,400 | Growing teams needing workflows and inventory |
| Enterprise | ₹2,400 | Advanced customisation and AI features |
| Ultimate | ₹2,600 | Analytics-heavy organisations |
Annual billing is usually cheaper than monthly, and GST is added. Check the current page before you buy — editions and features change.
The per-user problem: what a CRM really costs over 3 years
SaaS CRMs look cheap per user, but the bill grows with your team. Compare three years for a 15-person team:
| Zoho CRM Professional | Custom CRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 15 × ₹1,400 × 12 = ₹2,52,000 | Build ₹1,50,000 + hosting ₹15,000 |
| Year 2 | ₹2,52,000 | Hosting + support ≈ ₹40,000 |
| Year 3 | ₹2,52,000 | Hosting + support ≈ ₹40,000 |
| 3-year total | ≈ ₹7,56,000 | ≈ ₹2,45,000 |
The numbers flip for very small teams or companies that need a huge range of features — a 3-person team on Zoho’s free or Standard edition will spend far less than any custom build. Custom wins when you have many users, a specific workflow, or need the CRM tied into your website, billing or operations.
How much does a custom CRM cost to build?
| Scope | Typical price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Lead capture + pipeline + follow-ups + reports | ₹34,499 – ₹90,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| + Quotations, invoices, tasks, roles, WhatsApp/email alerts | ₹90,000 – ₹2,00,000 | 6–10 weeks |
| + Mobile app, field-sales tracking, integrations with billing/ERP | ₹2,00,000 – ₹4,00,000+ | 10–16 weeks |
What drives the price: number of modules, user roles and permissions, integrations (website forms, WhatsApp, telephony, Tally, payment links), reports, and whether you need a mobile app.
Zoho / SaaS CRM or custom CRM?
Choose a SaaS CRM like Zoho if…
- you have under ~8 users
- a standard sales pipeline fits your process
- you want to start this week
- you prefer a monthly bill to an upfront cost
Choose a custom CRM if…
- you have 10+ users and growing
- your process is unusual (real estate site visits, admissions, dealer networks)
- you need CRM + billing + operations in one system
- you want to own your data and code
There is also a middle path: we can connect your website, WhatsApp and billing to Zoho CRM so your team keeps a familiar CRM without double entry.
Features to price in a CRM
Whether you buy or build, list the features your team will actually use. These drive both SaaS plan choice and custom build cost:
- Lead capture from website forms, WhatsApp, Facebook/Instagram lead ads, IndiaMART or Justdial
- Automatic lead assignment by city, product or round-robin, with instant alerts
- Pipeline stages that match your sales process, with reminders for follow-ups
- Quotations and invoices generated from deals, with GST
- Call logging and click-to-call or telephony integration
- Field sales features: check-ins, visit notes, route plans
- Reports: source-wise leads, conversion rate, team performance, revenue forecast
- Permissions: who can see which leads, export data or change prices
CRM needs by industry
| Industry | What the CRM must handle |
|---|---|
| Real estate | Project-wise leads, site-visit scheduling, broker channels, booking and payment milestones |
| Education and coaching | Enquiries, counselling calls, demo classes, admissions and fee follow-ups |
| Distributors and manufacturers | Dealer accounts, price lists, orders, credit and collections |
| Clinics and hospitals | Patient enquiries, appointments, follow-up reminders, packages |
| Interior and construction | Site measurements, quotations, project stages, vendor coordination |
When most of these fit a standard SaaS CRM with light customisation, buy. When your core process is in the right-hand column and a SaaS CRM forces workarounds, a custom CRM usually pays back within a year or two.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho CRM cost in India?
As of October 2026, Zoho CRM is free for up to 3 users; paid editions are ₹800 (Standard), ₹1,400 (Professional), ₹2,400 (Enterprise) and ₹2,600 (Ultimate) per user per month, plus GST.
How much does custom CRM development cost in India?
Typically ₹50,000 to ₹4,00,000+ depending on modules, integrations and whether a mobile app is needed. Kode Studio builds custom CRMs from ₹34,499.
Is a custom CRM cheaper than Zoho?
For small teams, no. For teams of 10–15+ users over three years, a custom CRM often costs less because there are no per-user fees.
Can you connect my website forms to a CRM?
Yes. Website forms, WhatsApp and ads can push leads straight into Zoho CRM or a custom CRM with automatic assignment and alerts.
How long does it take to build a CRM?
A focused CRM takes 3–6 weeks; larger systems with integrations and a mobile app take 2–4 months.
What people ask AI about this
Questions people type into ChatGPT, Gemini and Google — answered directly.
“Who builds custom CRM software in Hyderabad?”
Kode Studio in Gachibowli, Hyderabad builds custom CRMs for sales teams, real estate, education and distributors from ₹34,499, and also integrates websites and WhatsApp with Zoho CRM.
“CRM software ka kharcha kitna hai?”
Zoho CRM ₹800–₹2,600 per user per month hai (3 users tak free). Custom CRM ₹50,000–₹4 lakh one-time mein banta hai, bina per-user fee ke.
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Last updated 12 October 2026 · Kode Studio, Gachibowli, Hyderabad