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The-Y CRM vs Retainr

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The-Y CRM compared with Retainr
DetailThe-Y CRM logo The-Y CRMRetainr logo Retainr
What it doesAll-in-one team inbox for WhatsApp, email, calls and business operations in one system Turn Client Work Into Recurring Revenue
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inAT Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: €0 forever (3 users, 1 brand, 1,000 outgoing messages/month, 200 call minutes/month, 2 GB). Cloud Pro: €20/month during Alpha & Beta (€40/month from Live), unlimited users and brands, 10 GB, yearly €240 (€480 from Live). Self-hosted Founder licence: €10/month locked in during Alpha/Beta (€20/m Free forever with every feature, unlimited team members and clients, white-label portals, and no Retainr transaction fees.
Key features
  • Omnichannel inbox for WhatsApp, email, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, phone and web chat
  • CRM with contacts, companies, deals and pipeline management
  • Built-in phone system with IVR, queues, voicemail and click-to-call
  • Automation rules, auto-replies, macros and rule-based chatbots
  • Invoicing, payments, dunning and finance export for tax advisors
  • Email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing campaigns with segments
  • Calendar, booking links, reminders and video call appointments
  • AI assistance for templates, flows and translations on your own AI key
  • Team time tracking with flextime, vacation and shift planning
  • Facebook and Instagram post scheduling with content calendar
  • Package services with fixed-fee subscriptions, retainers, one-off jobs, and paid trials
  • Service-specific signup links for targeted client onboarding
  • Unified dashboard to manage clients, orders, tasks, files, and payments
  • White-label branded client portal with custom domain
  • Automation workflows with intake forms, magic links, and Zapier integration
  • Recurring revenue management with renewal tracking
  • Client communication and ticketing system
  • API and webhooks for integrations
  • Mobile app access
  • Storage up to 1 GB per file
What makes it different
  • All customer channels and business operations unified in one inbox with one login instead of multiple disconnected tools
  • Built-in phone system with IVR and queues, not requiring separate telephony software
  • Finance module with tax export tailored for multiple countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)
  • Available as cloud-hosted or fully self-hosted Docker with same feature set and data portability
  • Free forever with all features included and no transaction fees
  • Niche-specific setup with industry playbooks for consultants, designers, SEO experts, and coaches
  • Structured 6-step method to systematize and repeat successful client journeys
  • Unlimited team members and clients without seat or plan limits
  • Built and supported by independent product engineer Pierre-Henry
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 no change since last check45 −2 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)613
Citation Flow (Majestic)3334
Referring domains (Majestic)19360

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