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Fair comparisons, no spin.
We make Pinion, so we're not neutral. But we'd rather you pick the right tool than pick us for the wrong reasons. Every comparison here says where the other product wins, and quotes their prices from their own pricing page.
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Cost breakdown
What a plumber's software actually costs in South Africa (2026)
Real rand prices for a one-van trades business: accounting, job tracking, card fees, email and WhatsApp, with totals for one person and for five.
14 September 2026 · prices checked 14 September 2026
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Pinion vs HubSpot
Pinion CRM vs HubSpot: the free tier question
HubSpot's free CRM is genuinely good. When does it make sense over Pinion, and what does it cost once you outgrow the free plan?
12 September 2026 · prices checked 12 September 2026
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Pinion vs Jobber
Pinion CRM vs Jobber for trades businesses
Jobber is the best-known field service app for trades. Where it beats Pinion, where it doesn't, and what each really costs a South African team.
12 September 2026 · prices checked 12 September 2026
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Pinion vs Salesforce
Pinion CRM vs Salesforce for small business
Salesforce is the CRM everyone has heard of. Here's an honest look at when a five-person business should pay for it, and when it shouldn't.
12 September 2026 · prices checked 12 September 2026
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Pinion vs Zoho CRM
Pinion CRM vs Zoho CRM for small teams
Zoho CRM is cheap per user and endlessly configurable. Here's how it compares to Pinion's flat pricing for a team of two to ten.
12 September 2026 · prices checked 12 September 2026