Allsorts CRM vs Sage, BluWave, BaseCloud & BizAI
Shopping for CRM software in South Africa usually means picking between per-user overseas pricing, custom sales quotes, or local platforms that still charge per seat. Here's how Allsorts CRM stacks up on price, features, and support against the other options South African businesses actually compare it to.
| Feature | Allsorts CRM | Sage CRM | BluWave | BaseCloud | BizAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
💰Starting Price | R99/month | Custom quote (enterprise-oriented) | R620/user/month | R850/user/month | R499/month |
🇿🇦Billing Currency | ZAR via PayFast | ZAR | ZAR | ZAR | ZAR |
🆓Free Trial | 14 days, full features, no card required | Demo on request | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
🧾Invoice & Quote Studio | Included on every plan | Separate accounting add-on | Not included | Not included | Not included |
✨Built-in AI Assistant | Included — create records, move deals, draft emails | Not included | Not included | Not included | Marketed as AI-first |
🇿🇦Local East London Support | Same-timezone support from Allsorts Web Designers | Regional support desk | South African team | South African team | South African team |
Competitor pricing reflects publicly listed rates at time of writing and may change — always confirm current pricing directly with each vendor.
Why teams switch to Allsorts CRM
- • Flat ZAR pricing per workspace, not per user — a 5-person team pays the same R99/month as a solo user on Starter
- • Invoice & Quote Studio and an AI assistant included from the Starter plan, not sold as add-ons
- • 14-day trial with every feature unlocked, no credit card required
- • Built and supported by Allsorts Web Designers, an East London digital agency, in South African business hours
When another option might fit better
- • Sage CRM if you already run Sage accounting and want tight native integration with it
- • A global platform like HubSpot or Salesforce if you need enterprise-scale integrations beyond what a South African SME CRM typically covers
- • Bitrix24 or similar if you specifically need an entirely free tier for an unlimited team size
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest CRM software in South Africa?
Among established South African CRM options, Allsorts CRM's Starter plan at R99/month is priced below BluWave (from R620/user/month), BaseCloud (from R850/user/month), and BizAI (R499/month) — all billed in ZAR with no per-user surcharge on the Starter tier.
Is Allsorts CRM cheaper than Sage CRM?
Sage CRM is priced on a custom-quote basis for South African businesses rather than published self-serve pricing, and is generally positioned for larger teams with more complex accounting integration needs. Allsorts CRM publishes flat ZAR pricing starting at R99/month with no sales call required to see the cost.
Does Allsorts CRM charge per user like BluWave or BaseCloud?
No. Allsorts CRM's Starter plan (R99/month) covers up to 5 users at that flat price, rather than charging per seat. BluWave and BaseCloud both price per user per month, which can make team pricing add up faster as you add staff.
Why choose a South African CRM instead of HubSpot or Salesforce?
Global platforms like HubSpot typically bill in USD, so your invoice moves with the Rand's exchange rate every month. Allsorts CRM bills a fixed ZAR amount via PayFast, is built and supported by a South African team in East London, and includes South Africa-specific features like PayFast billing integration and POPIA-aligned data handling from day one.
See it for yourself — free for 14 days
No credit card required. Full access to every feature, including the Invoice & Quote Studio and AI assistant, for 14 days.