Ashby

Ashby is a crm & sales product operated by Ashby Inc.. This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the crm & sales category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Ashby Inc.
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: privately held; raised USD 30M Series C 2024 led by Benchmark
• Founded: 2019 (founded by Benji Encz)
• Category: crm & sales
• Current tiers: Growth / Pro / Enterprise
• Anchor price (2026): enterprise pricing typically USD 12K+/year based on company size

What is Ashby?

Ashby is a CRM product that centralises contacts, deals and sales activity inside a web app with per-seat billing. Its product surface covers contact and account database with custom fields alongside deal pipeline and stage tracking, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as email integration with Gmail and Outlook.

Why choose Ashby

Operator and ecosystem context

Ashby is run by Ashby Inc. out of San Francisco, California, United States, established 2019 (founded by Benji Encz). That matters because the crm & sales category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Growth for testing the service, Pro for everyday use, and Enterprise for power users or teams. Anchor pricing for 2026: enterprise pricing typically USD 12K+/year based on company size. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Ashby for all-in renewal costs.

CRM and sales features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Ashby is 2024-2025 expanded Ashby AI for sourcing/screening; the modern ATS for high-growth companies competing with Greenhouse and Lever. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their crm & sales catalog on autopilot.

Ashby features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• contact and account database with custom fields
• deal pipeline and stage tracking
• email integration with Gmail and Outlook
• sales activity logging and reporting
• mobile companion app for reps on the road
• API and integrations with marketing, support and accounting tools

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Ashby in the crm & sales category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Ashby pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Ashby in 2026: enterprise pricing typically USD 12K+/year based on company size. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Ashby apps and platform support

Surface availability for Ashby can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Ashby fits

Ashby is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Sales teams who want a focused pipeline and contact database rather than building tracking in spreadsheets — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants contact and account database with custom fields from a crm & sales operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The team or household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Growth / Pro / Enterprise) and willing to pay up for deal pipeline and stage tracking.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ashby and who runs it?

Ashby is a crm & sales product operated by Ashby Inc. headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, founded 2019 (founded by Benji Encz). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Ashby cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Growth, Pro, Enterprise. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: enterprise pricing typically USD 12K+/year based on company size. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Ashby?

There is no perpetual free tier listed publicly for the standard Ashby subscription; the operator may run introductory trials periodically. Check the live signup page for current trial promotions.

Where is Ashby available?

Availability follows the operator's service footprint anchored on San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Ashby apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 expanded Ashby AI for sourcing/screening; the modern ATS for high-growth companies competing with Greenhouse and Lever. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Ashby support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) desktop apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older clients may be deprecated in successive releases.

How do I cancel Ashby?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Ashby walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Ashby offer a team or family plan?

Team, household or family structures depend on the tier. The Enterprise tier commonly adds multi-seat or multi-profile support; the entry Growth tier may restrict usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Ashby worth it compared to crm & sales alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Ashby reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Ashby?

Subger's renewal tracker for Ashby records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Ashby

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (enterprise pricing typically USD 12K+/year based on company size), choose the tier that matches your usage (Growth, Pro are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Ashby for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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