Best Free Sales Engagement 2026
We checked every Sales Engagement product in our catalog against its vendor's own pricing page in October 2026 and kept only products with a permanent free plan, not a free trial. 3 qualify.
1 other we checked are listed below with why they were excluded.
The best Sales Engagement tools in 2026 are Apollo ($0–$119/month), HubSpot Sales Hub ($0–$150/month), and Mixmax ($0–$105/user). The best free Sales Engagement in 2026 is Apollo. Free plan: 900 credits per seat per year granted monthly, 2 sequences, basic filters, contact & account data, Gmail-only email connection, limited AI assistant; stays free with no time limit.. 2 other tools also have a permanent free plan: HubSpot Sales Hub, Mixmax.
The best free Sales Engagement in 2026 is Apollo. Free plan: 900 credits per seat per year granted monthly, 2 sequences, basic filters, contact & account data, Gmail-only email connection, limited AI assistant; stays free with no time limit.. 2 other tools also have a permanent free plan: HubSpot Sales Hub, Mixmax.
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Our Rankings
Apollo
Apollo has a permanent free plan (Free), checked on Apollo's pricing page in October 2026. Free plan: 900 credits per seat per year granted monthly, 2 sequences, basic filters, contact & account data, Gmail-only email connection, limited AI assistant; stays free with no time limit.- Permanent free plan: Free
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
HubSpot Sales Hub
HubSpot Sales Hub has a permanent free plan (Free), checked on HubSpot Sales Hub's pricing page in October 2026. Free Sales Hub: free sales tools for up to 2 users, no credit card required.- Permanent free plan: Free
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
Mixmax
Mixmax has a permanent free plan (Free), checked on Mixmax's pricing page in October 2026. Free plan: up to 50 recipients a month with limited features (paid plans unlock all features); no credit card required.- Permanent free plan: Free
- Upgrade path to paid tiers when you outgrow it
- Free plan has usage or feature limits
Also evaluated
These 1 providers were checked against the same criteria and did not qualify for the ranking. Each row states what the vendor actually offers.
No free tier (1)
Paid from the first token. Listed so this page answers the question both ways.
| Provider | What you actually get | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
Evaluation Criteria
- free tier
- features
- usage limits
- upgrade path
How We Picked These
We evaluated 4 products and ranked the top 3 (last researched 2026-10-20).
What you actually get at $0
Core functionality available on free plan
Users, storage, and usage caps on free tier
Pricing and value of paid plans when ready
Setup time and learning curve
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best free Sales Engagement?
Apollo has the best free plan among the Sales Engagement tools we track. HubSpot Sales Hub is also worth considering.
02 Is a free trial the same as a free Sales Engagement plan?
No. A free trial ends after a set number of days; a free plan stays free with limits. This page lists only permanent free plans, checked on each vendor’s own pricing page.
03 When should I upgrade from a free Sales Engagement plan?
Upgrade when you hit the free plan’s user, volume or feature limits, or need support and admin controls that only paid tiers include.
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