[UPDATE. We were big fans of Airtable. Read below why we are still fans. But this doesn't work for everyone. It is not easy, has many options and is very clever. But not simple.
A really simple and simple CRM, that's what we want.]
We have been looking for a good and easy CRM system for some time. Easy to use, without having to learn and figure out a lot. What you can get started with to keep track of your contacts.
Our personal favorite so far AirTable. This allows you to keep track of a lot. Not just customer data and contacts, but production data, your diary, the marketing calendar, a school outing or setting up your startup. Everything actually.
AirTable looks like a bit of Excel, mixed with Zapier connections to connect other services, templates so you can get started quickly. It's a kind of Swiss army knife for databases, and also fairly easy to use.
Do you have a suggestion for us? Enter yours here suggestion in. That's a form of AirTable? When you leave a suggestion with us, you do so using an AirTable form. The data goes directly into our New Feature database, so we can easily see how many people want this or not at all. Super easy.
That is why we also use a simple CRM to keep track of our own contacts AirTable built. It allows us to quickly add contacts, link them to the company and create a note.
The disadvantage is that you have to build and maintain it all yourself. That's super easy, at least if you like it. You can easily connect everything together, try it yourself or turn it off again. But that is clearly not a “fun” challenge for everyone, we are well aware of that.
Should we AirTable recommend? Of course. If only because you can use it for free. You can get started right away without breaking the bank. With one of the many templates, you can have a free and simple CRM system within 10 minutes.
But, as we already wrote, that is not for everyone. You have to choose the right template. You can do things wrong. So it might not be the perfect solution for everyone.
That is why we continue to search for the perfect simple CRM system for freelancers and self-employed people! We make an overview of this all CRM systems what we looked at.