If you’ve got a Zoho One subscription, you already have access to Zoho CRM — but did you know you also get Zoho Bigin?
In this spotlight, we’re breaking down what Zoho Bigin is, how it differs from the full Zoho CRM, and how you might use it inside your business to simplify and streamline your sales tracking.
Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or running a lean sales team, Bigin might be the lightweight CRM you've been looking for.
Watch a Breakdown of Zoho Bigin
What Is Zoho Bigin?
Zoho Bigin is a stripped-down, user-friendly CRM built for small teams, simple pipelines, or anyone who doesn’t need the full power of Zoho CRM.
With Bigin, you get:
- Contacts
- Companies
- A visual Sales Pipeline
It’s focused entirely on sales pipeline management — with just enough functionality to help you stay organized and close deals, without overwhelming your team.
How Is Zoho Bigin Different from Zoho CRM?
- Bigin is simpler. It’s designed for ease of use and quick setup.
- CRM is more complex. It supports automation, quotes, invoices, contracts, and deep customizations.
- Bigin is sales-focused. It’s all about pipeline tracking — no extras.
- CRM is full-spectrum. It manages sales, support, operations, and marketing in one place.
And yes — if you’re a Zoho One user, you have access to both. That means you can deploy Bigin for one team or use it as a first step before adopting CRM later.
Use Cases for Zoho Bigin
Here are some great ways to use Bigin inside your organization:
- A simple sales CRM for solopreneurs or startups
- A dedicated tool for your SDR team — especially if Zoho CRM is too complex
- A lightweight contact tracker for partnerships or vendor outreach
- A department-specific pipeline that doesn’t need the full CRM engine
We’ve seen teams integrate Bigin into their sales qualification process, then pass leads into Zoho CRM once they hit a certain stage.
Cool Features to Explore
- Sales Pipelines: Customize the stages and track progress at a glance
- Before/During/After Automation: Similar to Blueprint in Zoho CRM
- Mobile App: Easy to manage your pipeline on the go
- Workflow Automation: Trigger actions when deals move through the pipeline
- Integrations: Connect to Zoho Mail, Projects, Books, Flow, Desk, Campaigns, Forms, Meeting, Analytics, and more
- Zoho CRM Integration: Yes, you can sync Bigin with CRM if you want to split sales stages or roles across apps
Who Is Zoho Bigin For?
- Small business owners
- Solo consultants or freelancers
- Sales teams who only need pipeline tracking
- Companies using Zoho CRM but want a simpler tool for lead intake
- Teams that need a fast, low-learning-curve solution to organize follow-ups
Bottom Line
Zoho Bigin is a simplified CRM that still packs in a surprising amount of power — especially if you want to move fast and stay focused on your pipeline.
If Zoho CRM has ever felt like too much for your needs, Bigin might be the perfect alternative. And the best part? If you already have Zoho One, you can start using Bigin today — no extra cost.
Want help setting up Bigin for your team or integrating it with the rest of your tools? At TechnoMap, we help businesses get the most out of every Zoho app.
