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Circlebase vs folk
folk is a light relationship CRM. Circlebase adds a real WhatsApp inbox, deals and sequences.
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| Circlebase | folk | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person, per month | $15 billed yearly, $19 monthly (Pro) | Standard $24 yearly ($30 monthly); Premium $48 yearly ($60 monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes: one person, 500 contacts | No (2-week trial) |
| WhatsApp Business inbox | Built in on every plan (official Cloud API) | Syncs a personal WhatsApp by QR code, Standard and up |
| Email sequences | Every plan, email and WhatsApp | From Premium |
| Connect your AI (MCP) | Every plan; your AI can read and write, never delete | Official MCP server |
| Arabic, right-to-left interface | Yes, per person | Not listed |
folk’s details from its own website, checked October 2026. Plans change; check theirs before you decide.
Why teams choose Circlebase
A business WhatsApp number, shared
Circlebase uses the official WhatsApp Cloud API, so the whole team answers from one business number.
Pipelines with products
Deals with stages, line items, discounts and weighted value.
Sequences without Premium
Included on every plan, by email or WhatsApp.
When folk is the better choice
- You mainly track relationships and introductions, not a sales pipeline.
- You want built-in contact enrichment.
Switching is a CSV away
Export your contacts, companies and deals from folk as CSV and import them into Circlebase. The importer matches the columns for you.