Streak
FreemiumCRM built inside Gmail
About Streak
Streak is a CRM that runs entirely inside Gmail as a Chrome extension — no external app, no tab switching, no data sync. Pipelines show up as views within your Gmail inbox, and emails automatically link to deal records. It is built for individuals and small teams who live in Gmail and want CRM functionality without leaving their email workflow. Beyond sales, teams use Streak for recruiting pipelines, fundraising tracking, partnership management, and investor relations — any relationship workflow that lives primarily in email threads. The free plan is genuinely useful for solo users: unlimited contacts and one pipeline. Paid plans start at $19/user/month (Solo) and $59/user/month (Pro) with annual billing. The Pro plan includes pipeline sharing, permissions, and reporting — the features you need the moment you have more than one person. Reddit feedback is consistently positive for small teams with simple needs. The consistent complaint is that it breaks if Google changes Gmail's internals — extension updates lag, things stop working, and you are dependent on Streak's release cycle. It is also not a good fit for outbound sales teams who need email sequences or bulk outreach.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- 500 contacts
- Private pipelines
- Email tracking
- 50 mail merges
Solo
- 5000 contacts
- 800 mail merges
- Link tracking
- Integrations
Pro
- Unlimited contacts
- Shared pipelines
- Advanced reporting
- Automations
Enterprise
- Everything in Pro
- Custom roles
- Data validation
- Priority support
Pros
- Lives entirely inside Gmail for zero context switching
- Free plan includes pipeline and email tracking
- Very easy to set up and start using
- Mail merge for bulk personalized emails
- Snippets save time on repetitive messages
- Mobile app works through Gmail app
Cons
- Only works with Gmail not Outlook
- Can slow down Gmail with large datasets
- Limited reporting compared to full CRMs
- Automation features are basic
- Sharing and collaboration limited on lower plans
- Not suitable for complex enterprise workflows
Best For
- Solo operators and freelancers who want CRM without leaving Gmail
- Small teams (under 10) tracking relationship pipelines through email
- Founders managing fundraising or partnership pipelines in Gmail
- Recruiters or hiring managers running candidate pipelines in email
Not Ideal For
- Teams needing outbound email sequences or bulk email campaigns
- Organizations where not everyone uses Gmail and Chrome
- Companies needing reporting beyond basic pipeline views
Potential Deal Breakers
- Chrome-only — non-Chrome users are completely locked out
- Breaks periodically when Google updates Gmail internals
- No mobile CRM app — the Gmail mobile app experience is very limited
Data & Privacy
Gmail-native CRM. Pipeline data stored alongside Gmail. Deep Google Workspace integration means Google privacy terms also apply. CRM data exportable as CSV.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested May 2026
Signup Experience
Google account required -- installs as a Chrome extension and integrates directly into Gmail. Free tier available with no credit card needed. Setup takes under 5 minutes: install extension, create a pipeline, and start adding deals from existing email threads. Works entirely inside the Gmail interface.
For Home Users
Free tier is genuinely useful for personal deal tracking, job applications, or freelance client management without leaving Gmail. The zero context-switching advantage is real for anyone who lives in Gmail. Limited to Chrome and Gmail -- not suitable for users on other browsers or email clients.
For Business Users
Solo at $15/user/mo adds unlimited pipelines and mail merge. Pro at $49/user/mo adds shared pipelines, permissions, and reporting. Pro+ at $69/user/mo adds call logging and custom fields. Enterprise at $129/user/mo adds SSO and dedicated support. The Gmail-native approach means no adoption friction for teams already in Google Workspace. Loses to HubSpot or Salesforce when teams need a standalone CRM with broader integrations.
Our Verdict
Streak is the best CRM option if your workflow genuinely lives in Gmail and you have fewer than 10 people. The free tier is legitimately useful for a solo founder, and the Gmail-native experience eliminates the data entry problem that kills CRM adoption at small scale. Once you need sequences, reporting, or team permissions, the $59/user/month Pro plan starts competing with HubSpot Starter which has broader feature coverage.