Compare
Trickjar vs seat-based CRMs
Seat-based CRMs are complete products with mature ecosystems. Trickjar makes a different trade: your data in your own database, AI access through an open protocol, and pricing that doesn't follow headcount. Here's how they compare.
| Aspect | Typical seat-based CRM | Trickjar |
|---|---|---|
| Where data lives | Vendor's shared cloud | A dedicated database per workspace, under your control |
| Pricing | Per seat, often per tier and contact band | Flat per workspace; unlimited people and AI agents |
| AI access | Built-in assistant, or a vendor connector on top of the same hosted data | Native MCP server with typed tools |
| Model choice | Usually the vendor's choice | Any MCP-capable model, hosted or local |
| Multiple brands or clients | Extra portals or accounts, each billed | Isolated workspaces in one install |
| Export | Per object, within API limits | Full export, any time; nightly backups |
| Ecosystem | Large marketplace of apps and integrations | MCP and API first; smaller integration catalogue today |
| Best for | Large teams standardised on one vendor suite | Agencies, lean teams and AI-first RevOps |
The math
What seats cost over three years
Seat-based example$48,600
15 seats × $90 per seat per month × 36 months, in licences alone.
Illustrative example. Your own numbers depend on plan, seats and contract.
Switching
Moving from a seat-based CRM
- 01
Export
Contacts, companies, deals and notes from your current CRM.
- 02
Import
Into a fresh workspace, with your custom fields mapped.
- 03
Connect your model
Point your AI assistant at the workspace's MCP server.
- 04
Switch forms and tracking
Route website forms and visitor tracking to Trickjar.