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Zoho CRM review

A configurable CRM for sales activity, customer records, automation and connected business workflows.

Last reviewed: 18 September 2026Research-based review; no hands-on testing claimed

Overview

Zoho is modelled as one vendor recommendation. Zoho CRM editions cover CRM-native email and workflow features; CRM Plus is the separately priced qualifying offering for a broader connected CRM and marketing platform.

Key capabilities

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Pricing

Starts at $0 free for up to 3 users; paid plans start at $14 per user/month billed annually. Check the official pricing source. Verified: 2026-09-17.

Privacy & GDPR

GDPR documentationDocumentedDPADocumentedSCC supportDocumentedEU/EEA residencyDocumentedEU-only optionNot verifiedSubprocessor transparencyNot verified

Privacy source: provider documentation. Verified: 2026-09-17. “Not verified” is not the same as “No.”

Zoho documents an EU data center, but EU/EEA-only processing across support, subprocessors and every service was not verified.

Pros

  • Strong customization and automation
  • Broad connected business suite
  • Competitive annual per-user pricing

Things to consider

  • Breadth can add setup complexity
  • Some advanced workflow features require Professional or above
  • EU/EEA-only processing was not verified

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