> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://octolane.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Common questions

> Top ten questions buyers and new users ask about Octolane.

The most frequently asked questions from people evaluating and onboarding to Octolane.

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  <Accordion title="What is Octolane?">
    A self-driving CRM that updates itself from Gmail and Calendar. Built for founder-led B2B teams.
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  <Accordion title="How is it different from HubSpot or Salesforce?">
    Traditional CRMs are databases that need manual entry. Octolane fills itself in from your real conversations.
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  <Accordion title="Does Octolane send emails on my behalf?">
    Only when you approve. Drafts queue up for review; nothing leaves your outbox without you.
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  <Accordion title="How long does setup take?">
    Ten minutes. Connect Gmail and Calendar. Your first auto-detected deals appear shortly after.
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  <Accordion title="Is my data safe?">
    Encrypted in transit and at rest. SOC 2 Type II. Your data is never used to train models. See [Security](/security).
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  <Accordion title="Can I use it solo?">
    Yes. Pro plan is built for individual founders. Invite teammates anytime.
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  <Accordion title="Can I import from another CRM?">
    Yes. HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Attio, or CSV. See [Migrating from HubSpot](/managing-data/migrate-hubspot).
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  <Accordion title="What does it cost?">
    Pro is \$49/seat/month. Business is \$99/seat/month. Team is custom. See [Plans and pricing](/account/plans-pricing).
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  <Accordion title="Do you have an API?">
    Yes. REST API, webhooks, MCP server for Claude/Cursor, and Zapier. See [Build with Octolane](/mcp/overview).
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  <Accordion title="How do I get help?">
    Email [help@octolane.com](mailto:help@octolane.com) or see [Support](/support/contact).
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