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6.7 / 10

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OPENNESS 7/10API 2/3 · Export 2/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 1/2

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Nimble documents an API for syncing contacts, tasks and deals, with access through an admin-generated API key; the plan needed is not stated. support.nimble.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

Nimble lets you export contacts, activities and deals to a CSV file sent by email; notes and email correspondence are not exported. support.nimble.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Nimble offers monthly and annual billing, and you can cancel your account at any time without a refund for the current period. support.nimble.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

API with admin key. CSV export of contacts, deals and activities (no notes or email). Monthly or annual billing; cancel any time. On Zapier.

What it does

Nimble is best for solopreneurs, freelancers, and small teams who want a simple CRM that helps them stay on top of relationships without a lot of setup. You get contact management, email marketing, sales pipelines, and outreach tools all in one place for a single flat price. The Nimble Prospector browser extension lets you pull contact details from LinkedIn or any website in seconds, cutting out manual data entry. If you've been running your business out of a spreadsheet or inbox, Nimble is a clean step up that won't overwhelm you.

Strengths

All core CRM features included in one flat per-seat price
Nimble Prospector saves hours of manual contact data entry
Works directly inside Gmail, Outlook, and LinkedIn
Strong awards track record for small business CRM
Easy to get started with no credit card required for trial

Weaknesses

Email marketing and web forms require paid add-ons on top of the base price
Storage limit of 2GB per user is tight for larger teams
25,000 contact cap at the account level may limit fast-growing businesses
No permanently free plan — only a 14-day trial

Key features

Manage all your contacts, deals, and follow-ups in one place
Pull contact info from LinkedIn or any website with the Nimble Prospector browser extension
Send group emails and automated email sequences directly from your own email address
Visual sales pipelines help you track where every deal stands
Built-in web forms capture leads from your website and feed them into your CRM
Syncs with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to keep emails, contacts, and calendars in one view

AI features

Nimble uses AI to help you write and design email campaigns faster, and its AI Prospector automatically enriches contact records with business and social data when you hover over a name online.

STOA verdict

Nimble is a great fit for solopreneurs and small teams who want a real CRM without paying for features they'll never use. The flat $24.90 per seat price includes contact management, email sequences, pipelines, and the Prospector tool — that's solid value. The main downside is that email marketing and web forms cost extra as add-ons, so your monthly bill can creep up as you grow.