Comparison

FreeScout Plus vs Espo CRM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FreeScout Plus

Access and manage your self-hosted FreeScout mailboxes and folders efficiently on mobile devices. Switch between multiple inboxes instantly and open external links in your browser.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple mailboxes/folders
  • Instant mailbox switching
  • Smart Links for external content
  • Responsive mobile interface
  • Secure direct access to FreeScout
Features
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FreeScout Plus is the fastest way to access and manage your FreeScout mailbox or mailboxes or folders on the go. Features: – Instantly switch between multiple mailboxes or folders, and scroll left or right to access additional mailboxes – Smart Links: Tap any links and it opens external content in your browser, not in the app – Clean, responsive interface tailored for mobile or tablet support – Secure, direct access to your unique FreeScout instance Whether you manage one inbox or many, FreeScout Plus keeps you connected, responsive, and efficient — no desktop required. Note: Your own self-hosted FreeScout instance is required. Contact us if you're interested in FreeScout hosting.

About

Espo CRM

Features
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Espo.ai is the growth engine built only for real estate teams, and the iOS app puts it in your pocket. Make and answer client calls as real iPhone calls, right from the contact record. Calls ring through your CarPlay, Bluetooth, and lock screen like any other call, keep working when you switch apps or your screen locks, and log straight back to the contact when you hang up. No more missed leads because a browser dialer dropped the audio. Work your whole business between showings. Move deals through your pipeline, text clients, knock out tasks, check your inbox, review listings, and run your open-house sign-ins, all from your phone. Tap a notification and land right on the lead it is about. Sign in once with Face ID and your session stays put. Your CRM Assistant rides along. Ask it to draft a follow-up text or email, summarize a call, add a task, or update a contact by typing or speaking. It always shows you the message and waits for your okay before anything goes out, so you stay in control. Espo.ai is real-estate-exclusive. Every pipeline, template, and follow-up is built for how teams sell houses, not a generic business app bent to fit. An active Espo.ai subscription is required; pricing and plans are at espo.ai. Sign in with your team's Espo.ai account to get started.

Screenshots

FreeScout Plus4 screens
Espo CRM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Espo CRM at Free against FreeScout Plus's $4.99. Espo CRM also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Espo CRM is free to download; FreeScout Plus costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeScout Plus ships an update every 4 months, Espo CRM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FreeScout Plus versus Espo CRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeScout PlusEspo CRM
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRob MarlbroughMatthew Esposito

In-app purchases

None

FreeScout Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Espo CRM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeScout Plus free?
FreeScout Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Espo CRM free?
Espo CRM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreeScout Plus or Espo CRM have ads?
Neither FreeScout Plus nor Espo CRM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeScout Plus or Espo CRM?
FreeScout Plus ships an update every 4 months, and Espo CRM fortnightly. Most recently, FreeScout Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Espo CRM on October 7, 2026.

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