Attio alternative: Arcane CRM, the agent that works in the email thread
Attio is a good modern CRM, with AI (Ask Attio, Call Intelligence). The difference lies in how the AI works and how it is billed: at Attio, the AI replies to emails by consuming credits; at Arcane, the agent drafts emails and replies in the CRM, sent after your approval, with no credits on paid plans (on Free: drafts only, monthly AI quota (gauge in % in the app)).
Arcane CRM and Attio: the facts
| Criterion | Arcane CRM | Attio | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per user / month (annual) | $0 / $21 / $44 / $78 excl. tax | Free €0 · Plus €31 · Pro €74 (EUR price list); monthly €39 / €93 | attio.com/pricing |
| AI billing | Unlimited on paid plans, no tokens or credits | Credits per seat and per workspace, extra packs | attio.com/pricing |
| Emails | The agent drafts emails and replies in the CRM, sent after your approval, with no credits on paid plans; drafts only on Free (monthly AI quota, gauge in % in the app) | Attio’s AI (Ask Attio) replies to emails, consuming credits | attio.com/help — Ask Attio |
| Meeting recording | Included from Free (3 h / month), 10 / 30 / 80 h on paid plans | Call Intelligence, listed in the Pro plan | attio.com/pricing · attio.com/platform/call-intelligence |
| E-signatures | Youtrust (ex-Yousign) built in | Via apps (PandaDoc, DocuPotion) | attio.com/apps |
| Trial | 14-day Growth trial, no credit card, back to Free | 14-day trial of the Pro plan | attio.com/pricing |
Public vendor information, checked on October 7, 2026. It may have changed since. Attio prices taken from the official EUR price list. Arcane prices exclude tax.
Competitor prices as shown on their official pricing page on 2026-10-07.
Which one to choose?
- You want a very flexible data model and an already large app ecosystem: Attio is solid.
- You want the AI to work in your email threads and meetings with no credits on paid plans, with built-in signatures: Arcane CRM.
See also: Arcane CRM pricing, what an AI-native CRM is and the other comparisons.
Sources
Migration
Can I migrate my data from Attio? CSV import of all fields on every plan. For a guided migration, message us in the support chat. Your data export (GDPR) is included on every plan.
Try the agent on your own contacts
14-day Growth trial, no credit card. When the trial ends, you automatically move back to the Free plan, with no charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arcane CRM cheaper than Attio?
Arcane CRM costs $0 (Free, 2 seats max), then $21, $44 or $78 excl. tax per seat per month on annual billing ($26, $53 or $93 excl. tax on monthly). AI is unlimited on paid plans, with no credits. Compare with Attio’s prices checked on October 7, 2026 in the table above.
Can I try Arcane CRM before leaving Attio?
Yes: the Growth trial lasts 14 days, with no credit card. At the end, your workspace automatically moves back to the Free plan, with no charge.