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Geniziz vs X2CRM: the X2CRM alternative that doesn't charge per seat

Is Geniziz a good X2CRM alternative? Yes. Geniziz covers the same core workflow — pipeline, shared inbox, calling, sequences, reporting and AI — with three differences: unlimited users (you pay by contacts, not seats), every feature on every plan, and bring-your-own-keys so AI, email and calling bill at provider cost.

What X2CRM costs, and what the same team costs here

Geniziz removes both levers. Unlimited users, unlimited workspaces, every feature on every plan, and one price set only by how many contacts you hold.

X2CRM does not publish list pricing, so there is no honest number to put beside ours. Geniziz publishes every price: €49, €149 or €299 a month by contact count, unlimited users on all three.

Geniziz vs X2CRM, line by line

GenizizPer contact · every feature
X2CRM logoX2CRMVendor cloud
How you're billed
Flat monthly, by total contacts
Pricing not published
Cost per user / seat
€0 — unlimited users
Per seat — price on request
Priced by number of contacts
Yes — your only lever
Not published
Every feature on every plan
Yes — no feature tiers
Not published
Unlimited workspaces
Yes — all on one bill
Not published
Bring your own AI keys (no markup)
Yes — pay providers at cost
No bring-your-own-key option
Bring your own calling & email
Yes — your Twilio & mailbox
Resold minutes and email sends
Own and export your data
Full export anytime — no lock-in
Self-hosted — you hold the database
REST API + MCP for AI agents
Both, built in
API access not published
Contract terms
Monthly — cancel anytime
Not published
Why teams leave X2CRM: There's no active vendor left — the last release was January 2019, so anyone still on X2CRM is running unpatched, multi-year-old software with no realistic support path.

Figures are X2CRM's published list prices as of 2026-09-13, shown in USD; Geniziz prices are in EUR. This is a fair guide, not a quote — check X2CRM for current details.

What X2CRM is

PHP/Yii-based open-source 'social CRM' for SMBs; development stopped after its last 2019 release.

When you should stay on X2CRM

No reasonable case for adopting X2CRM today; relevant only to legacy installs.

We would rather you stayed on a tool that fits than switched and regretted it. The case for moving is below.

Why teams move to Geniziz

  • Unlimited users — invite sales, success, ops and leadership at no extra cost.
  • Every feature on every plan — no tier gates automation, reporting or AI.
  • Bring your own keys — AI, calling, email and enrichment run on your provider accounts at cost, never resold.
  • Unlimited workspaces on one bill, priced only by total contacts.
  • Own your data — a full export anytime, an open API, and no paywall on getting it out.

Migrating from X2CRM to Geniziz

Standard CRM/social-sales objects (Contacts, Accounts, Opportunities, and a 'social' activity feed). No modern migration tooling exists given the project's abandonment.

You keep the structure, not just the rows. Companies, contacts, deals and the activity timeline come across with their links intact — the wizard relinks records by ID first, then falls back to company name and email domain — so the pipeline you open on the other side is the pipeline you had. Afterwards you keep full ownership: a full export anytime, an open REST API, webhooks, and MCP for agents.

How to migrate from X2CRM to Geniziz

  1. 1. Export your data from X2CRM (CSV or JSON — companies, contacts, deals, activities).
  2. 2. Drop the files into the Geniziz migration wizard — together or separately, in any order.
  3. 3. We auto-detect each file, map the columns, and link everything by IDs, company names and email domains.
  4. 4. Review the pre-flight summary and import. Your pipeline is live the same afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Geniziz a good X2CRM alternative?

Yes. Geniziz covers the same core CRM workflow — pipeline, omnichannel inbox, calling, sequences, reporting and AI — while removing per-seat pricing, feature tiers, and resold AI and comms. You bring your own keys and pay only for contacts.

How much does Geniziz cost compared to X2CRM?

Geniziz is €49, €149 or €299 a month depending on how many contacts you hold, with unlimited users on every plan. X2CRM does not publish list pricing, so compare your current invoice against those three numbers.

How do I migrate from X2CRM to Geniziz?

Export your X2CRM data as CSV or JSON and drop the files into the Geniziz migration wizard. It auto-detects companies, contacts, deals and activities, maps the columns, and relinks related records automatically — no spreadsheets to stitch by hand.

Can I keep my data if I leave X2CRM?

Yes. Geniziz gives you a full export anytime, an open REST API and an MCP server — your data is never locked in.

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