Nutshell vs Streak

Nutshell is a standalone CRM built for small sales teams that want pipeline management, email marketing, and automation without juggling multiple tools. Founded in 2010, it starts at $16 per user/month and integrates with Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Zapier, and Mailchimp. Streak takes a fundamentally different approach: it embeds CRM functionality directly inside Gmail, turning your inbox into a deal-tracking workspace. Founded in 2012, Streak offers a free tier and paid plans starting at $49 per user/month, with integrations across Google Workspace, Zapier, Slack, and Webhooks. Nutshell suits teams that want a dedicated CRM dashboard with AI assistance and broad email client support. Streak suits Gmail-native teams who refuse to leave their inbox and want lightweight pipeline tracking layered on top of their existing workflow.

Both Nutshell and Streak offer kanban-style pipeline views, file sharing, calendar features, mobile apps, and workflow automation. The similarities end there. Nutshell provides an AI assistant, which Streak lacks. Streak counters with built-in time tracking, a feature Nutshell does not offer. On email client support, Nutshell connects to both Gmail and Outlook, while Streak is Gmail-only by design — it lives as a browser extension inside Gmail and Google Workspace. This makes Streak a poor fit for any team running Outlook or mixed email environments. Pricing tells a clear story. Nutshell starts at $16 per user/month with no free plan, making it the cheaper option for paid teams. Streak offers a free tier, which is appealing for solopreneurs or tiny teams testing the waters, but its paid plans jump to $49 per user/month — more than three times Nutshell's starting price. For a five-person team, that gap adds up fast. On integrations, Nutshell connects with Mailchimp, which matters for teams running email campaigns alongside sales. Streak leans into Webhooks, giving technically inclined teams flexibility to build custom connections. Both support Zapier and Slack. The architectural difference is the real decision point. Nutshell is a full CRM application you log into separately. Streak eliminates context-switching by keeping everything inside Gmail. Teams that live in their inbox and dislike switching between apps will find Streak's approach compelling. Teams that want a dedicated CRM environment with broader integrations and AI features will prefer Nutshell.