NetHunt CRM and Streak both run inside Gmail, but they differ in AI approach and free-tier access. NetHunt includes an MCP Server on every plan (even Basic)…
Best for NetHunt CRM: Teams that want AI assistants to query CRM data conversationally from day one (MCP Server on the entry Basic plan), or that need WhatsApp/Instagram/LinkedIn communications alongside Gmail, at a lower starting price.
Best for Streak: Teams that primarily need free, permanent email power-tools (read receipts, snippets, mail merge up to 50/day) without committing to a paid CRM, or that want AI-automated data entry with natural-language queries and value a browser extension that works across Chrome, Safari, and Edge.
At a Glance
NetHunt CRM
Streak
Primary category
CRM
CRM
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
freemium/subscription
Starting price
$24/user/month (billed annually)
Free
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Key Differences
Free-forever tier
NetHunt CRM: Has no free (non-trial) plan; only a 14-day trial with full features except custom SMTP.
Streak: Offers free-forever email tools (tracking, snippets, mail merge up to 50/day) without requiring a paid plan, though full CRM/pipeline functionality is paid only.
Teams that just need basic email tracking and mail merge, without pipeline management, can use Streak indefinitely at no cost; NetHunt requires payment for any lasting access.
MCP Server / AI assistant access
NetHunt CRM: Includes an MCP Server on every plan, including the entry Basic tier, letting AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude query CRM data conversationally.
Streak: Offers AI data entry and natural-language queries with AI credits included per plan (20 to 500 per user/month by tier), but does not document an MCP Server.
Teams standardizing on external AI assistants for CRM lookups get that capability from NetHunt's first paid tier, while Streak's AI is built into the product itself rather than exposed to outside assistants.
Messaging channel integration
NetHunt CRM: Integrates WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Instagram communications alongside Gmail (WhatsApp gated to the Basic Plus tier and above).
Streak: Focuses on Gmail/email; no non-email messaging channel integration is documented.
Teams that follow up with prospects over WhatsApp or Instagram, not just email, need a CRM that unifies those channels.
Browser support
NetHunt CRM: Runs as a Chrome extension inside Gmail; no other browser support is documented.
Streak: Available as a browser extension for Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Teams standardized on Safari or Edge rather than Chrome have broader access with Streak.
Entry pricing
NetHunt CRM: Starts at $24/user/month (Basic, billed annually).
Streak: Starts at $49/user/month (Pro, billed monthly).
The roughly 2x price gap at the entry tier matters for budget-conscious small teams comparing total seat cost.
Feature-by-Feature
Gmail Integration & Channels
Feature
NetHunt CRM
Streak
Native Gmail/Google Workspace integration
Available
Available
Multi-browser support (Chrome/Safari/Edge)
Not documented
Available
WhatsApp/Instagram/LinkedIn messaging
Available
Not documented
Free-forever tier for basic use
Unavailable
Available
AI Features
Feature
NetHunt CRM
Streak
MCP Server for AI assistant queries
Available
Not documented
AI-automated data entry / natural-language queries
Not documented
Available
AI credits included per plan
Not documented
Available
Pricing & Plans
Feature
NetHunt CRM
Streak
Entry-level monthly price
Available
Available
Free trial
Available
Available
Enterprise minimum seats documented
Not documented
Available
API access
Limited
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
NetHunt CRM
Basic — $30/user/month (monthly) or ~$24/user/month (annual) Monthly or annual
Basic Plus — $42/user/month Monthly or annual
Business — $60/user/month Monthly or annual
Business Plus — $84/user/month Monthly or annual
Streak
Free — $0 N/A
Solo — $15/user/month monthly or annual
Pro — $49/user/month monthly or annual
Pro+ — $69/user/month monthly or annual
Enterprise — $129/user/month monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
NetHunt CRM
Pros
Deep native integration means reps can work entirely from Gmail without switching tools
Lower learning curve for teams already living in Google Workspace
Flexible custom fields and folder structures adapt to varied sales processes
Discounts available for early-stage startups and non-profits
14-day free trial with no user-count restrictions
Cons
Tightly coupled to Gmail and Google Workspace, less useful for Outlook-first teams
Per-user pricing rises quickly for larger teams, especially on higher tiers
Some advanced automation and reporting features are reserved for Business and Business Plus tiers
Smaller company with around 15 employees means a smaller support organization than larger CRM vendors
Less name recognition and third-party integration breadth compared to Salesforce or HubSpot
Streak
Pros
Works entirely inside Gmail, requiring no context switching to a separate app
Free plan available for individuals with light contact volume
Flexible pipeline system adaptable to sales, recruiting, or support workflows
Shared pipelines give teams visibility without a heavyweight CRM rollout
Backed by Y Combinator with over a decade of operating history
Cons
Tightly coupled to Gmail, so it is not useful for teams on other email platforms
Unlimited contacts only start at the Pro tier and above
Enterprise plan requires a minimum of 10 users
Advanced reporting and automation are gated behind Pro+ and higher plans
Small company size (11-50 employees) relative to larger CRM competitors
Use Cases
Choose NetHunt CRM: Teams that want AI assistants to query CRM data conversationally from day one (MCP Server on the entry Basic plan), or that need WhatsApp/Instagram/LinkedIn communications alongside Gmail, at a lower starting price.
Choose Streak: Teams that primarily need free, permanent email power-tools (read receipts, snippets, mail merge up to 50/day) without committing to a paid CRM, or that want AI-automated data entry with natural-language queries and value a browser extension that works across Chrome, Safari, and Edge.
Need both: Organizations evaluating Gmail-native CRMs for different teams — one team on NetHunt's messenger-integrated pipeline, another using Streak's free email tools for lightweight tracking — could reasonably run both without conflict.
NetHunt CRM
Gmail-based sales teams — Small and mid-sized sales teams that live in Gmail use NetHunt to manage pipelines without adopting a separate CRM interface.
Startup sales operations — Early-stage startups take advantage of NetHunt's startup discount to get an affordable, Gmail-native CRM.
Recruitment and partnership pipelines — Teams outside pure sales, such as recruiters or partnership managers, use NetHunt's flexible folders to track candidates or partners inside Gmail.
Streak
Sales pipeline management — Sales teams track deals through customizable pipeline stages directly inside Gmail, without adopting a separate CRM tool.
Recruiting and candidate tracking — Recruiters use Streak's pipeline views to track candidates through interview stages using their existing email workflow.
Customer support and deal flow tracking — Support and business development teams use shared pipelines to manage tickets or investment deal flow collaboratively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NetHunt CRM work inside Gmail?
Yes, it runs as a Chrome extension that integrates directly with Gmail and Google Workspace.
Is Streak free?
Core email tools (tracking, snippets, mail merge up to 50/day) are free forever, but full CRM plans start at $49/user/month.
Can AI tools access NetHunt CRM data?
Yes, every plan includes an MCP Server that lets AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude query CRM data conversationally.
Does Streak have AI features?
Yes, AI data entry and natural-language queries, with AI credits included per plan (20-500 per user/month depending on tier).
How much do NetHunt CRM and Streak cost to start?
NetHunt starts at $24/user/month (Basic, billed annually); Streak starts at $49/user/month (Pro, billed monthly, $59 annually).
When was Streak founded?
Streak was founded in 2011 and the site cites 4,000+ companies and 750,000+ professionals using it.