Zoho can be configured to do anything. FollowUpDesk already does the one thing.
Zoho CRM is a flexible, modular business CRM designed to be customised. FollowUpDesk arrives pre-shaped for contractors: leads, estimates, follow-up reminders and review requests.
Cancel anytime · Works on your phone · One job won pays for the year
Features
No configuration project
Zoho needs modules, fields, layouts and workflows set up. FollowUpDesk ships with a contractor pipeline already built.
Contractor follow-up language
Zoho talks deals, accounts and campaigns. FollowUpDesk talks estimates, quotes sent and jobs won.
$29/month flat
Zoho tiers add per-user costs as you unlock automation. FollowUpDesk is one price, unlimited leads and quotes.
Mobile-first for the truck
Update a lead, check a quote and send a follow-up from a phone between jobs.
FollowUpDesk vs Zoho CRM
| Feature | FollowUpDesk | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Contractor quote follow-up | General configurable business CRM |
| Ready for trades out of the box | Yes | No — needs customising |
| Automatic quote follow-up reminders | Yes — built in | Yes — via workflow setup |
| AI follow-up messages for contractors | Yes | Generic AI assistant |
| Starting price | $29/month flat | Per user/month, tiered |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoho CRM good for contractors?
It can be, once customised. Zoho is powerful and inexpensive per seat, but you'll build the contractor workflow yourself. Most small trades businesses never finish that setup.
Should I choose Zoho CRM or FollowUpDesk?
Choose Zoho if you need a broad business platform across sales, support and marketing. Choose FollowUpDesk if the actual problem is estimates going unanswered.
Does FollowUpDesk replace a full CRM?
For most small contractors, yes — leads, customers, quotes, follow-up and review requests in one place, without the admin overhead.
Pricing
One plan. $29/month. Cancel anytime.
One job won pays for the entire year.
- Unlimited leads, quotes and jobs
- AI follow-up generator
- AI review request generator
- Pipeline dashboard with KPIs
- CSV import & export
- Email & priority support