HighLevel vs Nutshell
Both are in CRM. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Nutshell's cheapest paid plan is $13/mo, against $80.83/mo for HighLevel.
- Fees: HighLevel states none; Nutshell Per user per month.
| HighLevel | Nutshell | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $80.83/mo | from $13/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($97/mo, $80.83/mo annual, $970/yr); Unlimited ($297/mo, $247.50/mo annual, $2970/yr); Agency Pro ($497/mo, $414.17/mo annual, $4970/yr) | Foundation ($19/mo, $13/mo annual); Growth ($32/mo, $25/mo annual); Pro ($49/mo, $42/mo annual); Business ($67/mo, $59/mo annual); Top plan ($89/mo, $79/mo annual) |
| Fees | Not stated | Per user per month |
| Best for | Agencies | Not stated |
| Key features | Unlimited contacts and users on every plan; Sub-accounts for clients (3 on Starter, unlimited above); Rebill phone and email with no markup (Unlimited); SaaS mode and automated sub-account creation (Agency Pro) | Unlimited contacts and storage; Email and calendar sync; AI Chatbot, form builder and landing pages; AI outcomes included monthly (10 to 150 by plan) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
HighLevel
- 14-day free trial
- Unlimited contacts and users
- Yearly billing saves about 17%
Trade-offs
- Telecom and AI usage are billed separately
- Starter is limited to 3 sub-accounts
- Unlimited and Agency Pro are $297 and $497 a month
Nutshell
- Free 14-day trial, no credit card
- Free live support on every plan
- No seat minimums or maximums
- Webchat, landing pages and attribution reporting included
Trade-offs
- Email marketing is a paid add-on starting at $49 a month, and Engagement (SMS and messaging) is $16 per user a month
- Automation needs the $42 or $49 Pro plan
- Phone support is on the top plan only