Same Simplicity, Different Capabilities
Really Simple Systems (now Spotler CRM) is a basic CRM for micro-businesses priced from free for 2 users to $17-46 per user per month on paid plans. Juicy Goosey CRM matches that simplicity while adding built-in invoicing, email marketing and flat-rate pricing that eliminates per-user costs as your team grows.
Quick Verdict
Really Simple Systems does what it says on the tin. It gives you contacts, deals and a simple pipeline. That is enough for a solo operator or a two-person team just getting started. But the moment you need to send an invoice, run an email campaign or add a third user without paying more, you hit the ceiling. Juicy Goosey keeps things just as simple but packs in the tools you actually need to run the business -- not just track it.
Juicy Goosey
Simple setup, complete toolkit, flat-rate pricing
Really Simple Systems
Basic CRM, per-user pricing, paid add-ons for extras
Really Simple Systems Pricing Breakdown
RSS charges per user per month. The free plan caps you at 2 users and 100 contacts. Once you outgrow that, every seat and every add-on drives the bill higher.
| Plan | Price / User / Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2 users, 100 contacts, basic pipeline |
| Starter | $17 | 1,000 contacts, custom fields, email integration |
| Professional | $33 | Permissions, advanced reporting, automations |
| Enterprise | $46 | Priority support, custom quotas, API access |
| Email Marketing Add-on | $22+/mo | Separate charge on top of any paid plan |
What a Team of 5 Actually Pays (Professional + Email)
RSS (5 Users, Pro + Email)
$187/mo
no invoicing included
Juicy Goosey
Flat Rate
all features, unlimited users
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Juicy Goosey | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Per-User Pricing | No -- flat rate | Yes -- $17-46/user/mo |
| Free Plan | Yes (generous) | Yes (2 users, 100 contacts) |
| Built-in Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Marketing | Included | Paid add-on ($22/mo+) |
| Pipeline Management | Visual + custom | Basic |
| Automation | Visual workflows | Limited (Pro+) |
| API | REST API | Available |
| Setup Time | Under 10 minutes | Quick |
| Rebranded | No | Yes (now Spotler CRM) |
Pipeline Management
Really Simple Systems gives you a basic pipeline view. You can track deals through stages and see values at each step. It works fine for a small operation with a handful of open deals. But customization is thin and visual reporting is limited on the lower tiers.
Juicy Goosey offers a visual drag-and-drop pipeline with custom stages, weighted forecasting and deal-level automation triggers. You can build multiple pipelines for different services or teams and see everything in one dashboard. More juice for the same squeeze.
Email Marketing -- Juicy Goosey Wins
RSS does not include email marketing in any of its core plans. If you want to send campaigns or drip sequences you need their Simple Marketing add-on which starts at $22 per month on top of your per-user fees. That is a separate bill for a feature that should be standard.
Juicy Goosey includes email marketing in every plan. Build segments from your CRM data, create campaigns and track opens and clicks without leaving the platform. No add-ons, no surprise invoices and no CSV exports between disconnected tools.
Invoicing -- Juicy Goosey Wins
Really Simple Systems has no invoicing capability. You close a deal in the CRM and then open a completely separate tool to bill the client. That gap between selling and billing is where revenue leaks happen -- missed invoices, delayed payments and manual data entry errors.
Juicy Goosey keeps invoicing inside the pipeline. Move a deal to "Won" and generate the invoice from the same screen. Payment tracking, reminders and receipt generation all happen in one place. Sell it and bill it without switching tabs.
Automation
RSS offers automation only on the Professional plan and above. Even then the options are limited -- basic workflow triggers and simple task assignments. If you are on the Free or Starter plan you are doing everything by hand.
Juicy Goosey gives you a visual workflow builder on every plan. Set triggers based on deal stages, contact actions or time delays. Automate follow-up emails, task creation and pipeline movements without writing a single rule from scratch. The system does the repetitive work so your team can focus on closing.
The Rebrand: Really Simple Systems Becomes Spotler CRM
Really Simple Systems was acquired by Spotler Group and rebranded to Spotler CRM. The product is largely the same but the identity has shifted. What was once a proudly independent small-business CRM is now part of a larger marketing technology company.
That matters because rebrands create uncertainty. Documentation, support channels and community resources all need to catch up. If you search for help you will find answers under the old name that may or may not match the current interface. Juicy Goosey has maintained consistent branding since day one -- same name, same team, same roadmap.
Who Should Use Really Simple Systems?
Credit where it is due. Really Simple Systems built a genuinely simple CRM that works for a specific audience. If any of these describe your situation, it might be the right fit.
- ● Solo operators or duos who only need to track contacts and deals on a free plan with no budget at all
- ● Micro-businesses that already use separate invoicing and email marketing tools and just need a basic contact database
- ● Teams that want minimal features and prefer a stripped-down CRM with no bells or whistles
If you plan to grow past 2 users or need marketing and billing tools inside the CRM, the per-user costs and add-on fees start stacking fast.
Who Should Use Juicy Goosey?
Teams That Sell and Bill in One Place
Close the deal and send the invoice from the same screen. No switching to QuickBooks or Stripe. Pipeline to payment in one flow.
Growing Teams Watching Per-User Costs
RSS charges for every seat. Juicy Goosey charges a flat rate. Add your third, tenth or fiftieth team member without the bill changing.
Businesses That Need Email Marketing Built In
Run campaigns, drip sequences and newsletters from inside your CRM. No $22/month add-on and no broken data connections between tools.
Anyone Who Wants Automation From Day One
Visual workflow builder on every plan. Automate follow-ups, task creation and deal movements without upgrading to a higher tier first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple. Complete. No Per-User Fees.
Really Simple Systems keeps it basic. Juicy Goosey keeps it simple and gives you the whole toolkit. Pipeline, invoicing, email marketing and automation -- all at a flat rate with no add-on fees. Stop paying per head and start growing.
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