Nutshell costs $13 to $67 per user/month as of February 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Hidden Costs Breakdown
Email marketing requires additional monthly charge based on number of marketable contacts
Nutshell IQ add-on costs $37/company/month (includes ProspectorIQ, VisitorIQ, PeopleIQ)
Quotes & Invoices add-on costs $67/company/month
Nutshell Advisor add-on costs $249/month or $199/month annually
Additional SMS messages beyond included limits require purchase
Monthly billing costs more than annual (e.g., Foundation is $19/month vs $13/month annual)
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $42 × 12) | $12,600/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$2,520/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$625 |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Nutshell?
Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.
02 Does Nutshell charge for implementation?
Nutshell doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.
03 How much does Nutshell support cost?
Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.
04 Are there storage costs with Nutshell?
Most Nutshell plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.
05 What add-ons cost extra with Nutshell?
Many features marketed as part of Nutshell are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.