Best CRM for Retail (2026)

For retail, the Ikaroa team's top CRM picks are Open Doors, HubSpot CRM and Salesforce. They were picked with customer loyalty, purchase history and multi-channel marketing in mind, and the list below gives the rating, starting price and full review for every platform we recommend.

Retail businesses need CRM systems that bridge online and in-store experiences, manage customer loyalty, track purchase history, and personalise marketing campaigns across channels.

Reviewed by the Ikaroa team • Last updated: March 2026

Customer loyalty

Purchase history

Multi-channel marketing

Inventory awareness

Personalisation

Top Recommended CRMs

Open Doors

★4.8/5

All-in-one CRM, marketing automation, and business management platform. Built for small to medium businesses who want enterprise features without enterprise pricing. Includes CRM, email marketing, SMS, funnels, landing pages, booking, invoicing, automation workflows, reputation management, and more.

From £197/month

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HubSpot CRM

★4.5/5

HubSpot offers a free CRM with powerful marketing, sales, and service tools. Popular with small to mid-sized businesses for its generous free tier and intuitive interface.

From £0/month

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Salesforce

★4.3/5

The world's leading CRM platform, Salesforce offers unmatched customisation and scalability. Best suited for larger organisations with complex sales processes and dedicated admin resources.

From £20/user/month

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Zoho CRM

★4.2/5

Part of the broader Zoho ecosystem, Zoho CRM offers excellent value with a comprehensive feature set. Particularly strong for businesses already using other Zoho products.

From £0/month (3 users)

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ActiveCampaign

★4.4/5

ActiveCampaign blends email marketing, marketing automation, and CRM into one platform. Known for its sophisticated automation builder and excellent email deliverability.

From £12/month

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Brevo

★4/5

Formerly Sendinblue, Brevo offers an affordable all-in-one marketing platform with CRM, email marketing, SMS, and chat. Known for its generous free plan and pay-as-you-go pricing.

From £0/month

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Open Doors vs HubSpot CRM

Feature	Open Doors	HubSpot CRM
Free Plan	✗	✓
Starting Price	£197/month	£0/month
Our Rating	★ 4.8	★ 4.5

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