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3 tools our write-ups put next to folk, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

folk from $24/member/mo14 day free trialMCP serverAPI

Closest alternatives

The short answer

Attio : Attio is a more flexible data model CRM for teams that want to build custom objects, while folk is quicker to set up with LinkedIn capture and sequences built in. From $35/user/mo
Breakcold : Breakcold is a social selling CRM centred on LinkedIn engagement, while folk adds enrichment, calls and multichannel sequences. From $59/mo
HubSpot : HubSpot has a free CRM tier and a far larger platform, while folk keeps pricing flat per member and includes AI lead scoring at entry level. From $20/seat/mo

Why people look past folk

Email sequences, API access, custom objects and dashboards only arrive on Premium, which doubles the per member price. Enrichment and message volumes are capped per plan, so heavy outbound teams will hit limits.

What we noted

Sequences and API need Premium
Monthly caps on enrichments and messages
Credit card payment only

Not the right fit for

High-volume cold email senders
Teams needing a full applicant tracking system
Buyers who want to pay by invoice rather than credit card

Worth keeping in mind: folk bundles the LinkedIn extension, enrichment and email sequencing that a small desk would otherwise buy as three tools, inside a CRM that is quick to set up. Compared with HubSpot, the pricing is flat per member and the AI assistants for lead finding and scoring come in the entry plan.

folk alternatives compared

Tool	Free tier	From	MCP	API	Head to head
folk (the one you are on)	–No	$24/member/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes
Attio Attio is a more flexible data model CRM for teams that want to build custom objects, while folk is quicker to set up with LinkedIn capture and sequences built in.	✓Yes	$35/user/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes	Head to head
Breakcold Breakcold is a social selling CRM centred on LinkedIn engagement, while folk adds enrichment, calls and multichannel sequences.	–No	$59/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes	Head to head
HubSpot HubSpot has a free CRM tier and a far larger platform, while folk keeps pricing flat per member and includes AI lead scoring at entry level.	✓Yes	$20/seat/mo	✓Yes	✓Yes	Head to head

What each one does differently

Attio

$35/user/mo Free tier 14 day free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Attio is a more flexible data model CRM for teams that want to build custom objects, while folk is quicker to set up with LinkedIn capture and sequences built in.

Stands out: A hosted MCP server and REST API are available on every plan, including Free, with a 14-day Pro trial.

Watch out: Plus caps at 10 seats. Call Intelligence, sequences, and AI agents sit on Pro. Extra workspace credits are add-on packs.

Best for

Startups replacing a rigid CRM with custom objects
Small teams that want Free (3 seats) before paying
RevOps that will run Claude against the CRM via MCP

Read the Attio write-up folk vs Attio

Breakcold

$59/mo 14 day free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Breakcold is a social selling CRM centred on LinkedIn engagement, while folk adds enrichment, calls and multichannel sequences.

Stands out: Few CRMs pull LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Telegram conversations into the same inbox as email, and Breakcold adds unlimited person and company enrichment plus an MCP server that the vendor says exposes 62 tools.

Watch out: It is a CRM, not a sequencer: pair it with HeyReach, lemlist or Instantly to send outreach. AI actions, email and phone finding, call recording and API calls all spend tokens, so the bill depends on usage.

Best for

Agencies managing LinkedIn and WhatsApp conversations
Founders who sell through LinkedIn DMs
Recruiters tracking candidate chats across channels

4.8 on Capterra from 94 reviews

Read the Breakcold write-up folk vs Breakcold

HubSpot

$20/seat/mo Free tier MCP API

Why it comes up: HubSpot has a free CRM tier and a far larger platform, while folk keeps pricing flat per member and includes AI lead scoring at entry level.

Stands out: A real free CRM for two users, plus a hosted MCP server at mcp.hubspot.com and a full public API.

Watch out: Professional and Enterprise carry required one-time onboarding fees ($1,500 and $3,500). The free CRM stops at two users.

Best for

Revenue teams that want CRM, email and sequences in one login
Recruiters using HubSpot as a recruiting CRM and outreach hub
Teams connecting AI agents through HubSpot's MCP server

4.5 on Capterra from 4,485 reviews

Read the HubSpot write-up folk vs HubSpot

Common questions

What is the best folk alternative?

It depends on what sent you looking. We compare 3 alternatives to folk: Attio, Breakcold and HubSpot. Each one's "Why it comes up" line says what it does differently, and the table above shows all 3 on price, free tier, MCP and API.

Is there a free alternative to folk?

Yes. Attio and HubSpot carry a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.

What is the cheapest folk alternative?

Of the published starting prices here, HubSpot is lowest at $20/seat/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.

Which folk alternatives have an MCP server?

Attio, Breakcold and HubSpot ship a first party MCP server, so you can drive them from Claude or ChatGPT without building against the API yourself.

Does folk have a free trial?

folk offers a 14 day free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

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