The 8 best business and CRM apps in 2026
Our pick: The best business and CRM app in 2026 is Shopify (9.1/10), followed by HubSpot CRM and Square.
Business software is easy to overbuy. We rank CRMs, sales trackers, accounting and point-of-sale apps on whether a small team or a solo seller can get value on day one, what they cost as you grow, how good the mobile apps are and who owns your customer data.
ShopifyAll-in-one platform to build and run an online store
9.1
Best free
HubSpot CRM8.9 overall
Most private
Clinch8.4 overall
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Shopify9.1
All-in-one platform to build and run an online store 9.10 -
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HubSpot CRM8.9
Free CRM that grows into a full marketing and sales suite 8.90 -
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Square8.8
Point of sale and payments for shops, cafes and services 8.80 -
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Zoho CRM8.7
Highly customizable CRM with strong value for money 8.70 -
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Pipedrive8.6
Visual sales pipeline CRM built for small sales teams 8.60 -
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Clinch8.4
A simple sales tracker for leads, follow-ups and commission 8.40 -
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Salesforce8.2
Enterprise CRM you can shape around almost any process 8.20 -
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QuickBooks8.0
Small-business accounting, invoicing and payroll 8.00
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What is the best business and CRM app in 2026?
Shopify is our top pick, with an overall score of 9.1 out of 10. Shopify is the easiest way to start and grow an online store. Themes look professional out of the box, checkout converts well with Shop Pay, and the app store covers almost any need. The same system runs in-person sales through Shopify POS, and the Sidekick AI assistant helps with setup and reporting. The catch: costs add up with apps, premium themes and extra transaction fees if you skip Shopify Payments.
What is the best free business and CRM app?
HubSpot CRM is the highest-ranked business and CRM app you can use meaningfully without paying, scoring 8.9 overall.
Which business and CRM app is best for privacy?
Clinch has the highest privacy score in this category at 9.4 out of 10.