{"id":6146,"date":"2026-05-28T06:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T06:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=6146"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:09:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:09:18","slug":"hubspot-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Best HubSpot Alternatives in 2026: Honest Comparison for SMBs (With Pricing)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HubSpot is one of the most recognized names in CRM and marketing software but for most small and mid-sized businesses, the price tag tells a very different story than the product page does.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Once you move beyond the free tier, costs climb fast. And if you&#8217;ve ever heard the phrase &#8220;great software, if you have a bottomless piggy bank,&#8221; you already know why so many SMBs are looking for something better.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We&#8217;ve been there \u2014 and so have thousands of businesses who switched to alternatives and never looked back.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">In this guide, we&#8217;ve independently reviewed 18 HubSpot alternatives across four categories: all-in-one platforms, marketing tools, sales CRMs, and customer support software.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Each tool was evaluated on pricing transparency, ease of use, free plan value, and how well it fits small and mid-sized businesses.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Whether you&#8217;re switching from HubSpot or comparing tools for the first time, this guide gives you everything you need to decide.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Quick_Picks\" >Quick Picks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Why_Businesses_Are_Leaving_HubSpot_in_2026\" >Why Businesses Are Leaving HubSpot in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#HubSpots_Free_Plan_Is_Still_One_of_the_Best_Entry_Points\" >HubSpot\u2019s Free Plan Is Still One of the Best Entry Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#HubSpot_Makes_the_Most_Sense_for_Companies_Above_10M_ARR\" >HubSpot Makes the Most Sense for Companies Above ~$10M ARR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#A_True_All-in-One_CRM_When_You_Can_Afford_It\" >A True All-in-One CRM (When You Can Afford It)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Well-Suited_for_Modern_Revenue_Teams\" >Well-Suited for Modern Revenue Teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#The_2026_Reality_Check\" >The 2026 Reality Check<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Is_Switching_from_HubSpot_Risky\" >Is Switching from HubSpot Risky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#18_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\" >18 Best HubSpot Alternatives at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#18_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives_An_In-Depth_Look\" >18 Best HubSpot Alternatives: An In-Depth Look<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#The_best_all-in-one_HubSpot_alternatives\" >The best all-in-one HubSpot alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#The_best_HubSpot_alternatives_for_marketing\" >The best HubSpot alternatives for marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#The_best_sales_CRM_HubSpot_alternatives\" >The best sales CRM HubSpot alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#The_best_HubSpot_alternatives_for_customer_support\" >The best HubSpot alternatives for customer support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Our_Selection_Criteria_for_the_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives\" >Our Selection Criteria for the Best HubSpot Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#How_to_Switch_from_HubSpot_A_Simple_Checklist\" >How to Switch from HubSpot: A Simple Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-alternatives\/#Which_HubSpot_Alternative_Should_You_Try\" >Which HubSpot Alternative Should You Try?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">HubSpot is powerful but becomes cost-prohibitive for most SMBs once they scale beyond the free tier.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>EngageBay is the strongest all-in-one HubSpot alternative for small businesses<\/strong> \u2014 combining CRM, marketing, and support in one platform at a fraction of HubSpot&#8217;s cost.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Zoho CRM<\/strong> is the best pick if deep customization and a wide app ecosystem matter most to you.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>ActiveCampaign<\/strong> leads for advanced email automation without HubSpot&#8217;s pricing complexity.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Most businesses switching from HubSpot cite contact-based pricing escalation as the primary reason for leaving.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">All 18 tools reviewed here have been selected using consistent criteria: pricing transparency, free plan availability, ease of migration, and SMB fit.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Picks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Quick Picks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">If you need\u2026<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Choose\u2026<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">The best all-in-one platform at the lowest cost<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">EngageBay<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Deep CRM customization and a wide app ecosystem<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Zoho CRM<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Advanced email automation above all else<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">ActiveCampaign<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Enterprise-grade CRM with maximum scalability<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Salesforce<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">eCommerce-specific email marketing<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Drip<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">The best free alternative to HubSpot<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">EngageBay (Free Plan)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Omnichannel customer support first<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Zendesk<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Simple, pipeline-focused sales CRM<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pipedrive<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><em><strong>Prefer Video? Get the Highlights:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"Exciting HubSpot Alternatives to Watch in 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8GAY4WZ6J9Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Exciting HubSpot Alternatives to Watch in 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>In this detailed guide:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#glance\">Best HubSpot alternatives at a glance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#all-in-one\">Best HubSpot alternatives for all-in-one solutions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#sales\">Best Sales CRM HubSpot alternatives<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#service\">Best HubSpot alternatives for customer support<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"glance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Businesses_Are_Leaving_HubSpot_in_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966; font-size: 27.2px;\">Why Businesses Are Leaving HubSpot in 2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"325\"><strong><em data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"325\">(Where HubSpot Wins \u2014 and Where It Starts to Break Down)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"325\">Many businesses start with HubSpot excited about its polish and reputation and end up frustrated by how quickly costs escalate.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"325\">Here&#8217;s an honest breakdown of what&#8217;s driving that exodus.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"405\">Let\u2019s start with a fair premise: CRMs don\u2019t reach HubSpot\u2019s scale by accident.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"694\">HubSpot remains one of the most widely adopted CRM platforms globally, and in 2026, it continues to set the benchmark for unified customer data, ecosystem depth, and go-to-market alignment.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"694\">It does many things exceptionally well\u2014and for certain businesses, it\u2019s still the obvious choice.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"909\">That said, the way companies buy and use CRMs in 2026 has changed. AI-assisted workflows, leaner teams, tighter budgets, and faster time-to-value expectations have reshaped what \u201cgood CRM software\u201d actually means.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1158\">Our goal here isn\u2019t to praise or criticize HubSpot blindly. It\u2019s to clearly explain <strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1116\">where HubSpot excels, where it becomes limiting, and why many businesses actively look for HubSpot alternatives today<\/strong>: so you can choose based on fit, not hype.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HubSpots_Free_Plan_Is_Still_One_of_the_Best_Entry_Points\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">HubSpot\u2019s Free Plan Is Still One of the Best Entry Points<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1295\">HubSpot\u2019s free CRM remains one of its strongest advantages in 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1305\">You get:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1499\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1325\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1325\">Unlimited users<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1350\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1350\">Up to 1,000 contacts<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1401\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1401\">2,000 emails per month (with HubSpot branding)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1499\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1499\">Access to email templates, live chat, landing pages, newsletters, and basic CRM functionality<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1659\">For startups and early-stage teams, this makes HubSpot an easy way to centralize contacts and start experimenting with inbound marketing\u2014without upfront risk.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1659\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>CRM pricing has increased 18\u201324% since 2023 across major SaaS platforms (mid-market inflation trend).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1885\">That said, most \u201cfree\u201d features are intentionally capped. Advanced automation, reporting, customization, and AI-driven workflows remain locked behind paid tiers, which becomes noticeable the moment a business starts scaling.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1980\"><strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1900\">In short:<\/strong> HubSpot\u2019s free plan is excellent for getting started\u2014but not for staying there.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2049\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HubSpot_Makes_the_Most_Sense_for_Companies_Above_10M_ARR\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">HubSpot Makes the Most Sense for Companies Above ~$10M ARR<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2181\">In 2026, HubSpot is best positioned as a <strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2130\">mid-market-to-upper mid-market CRM<\/strong>, not a universal solution for every business size.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2280\">For companies generating $10M+ in annual recurring revenue, HubSpot becomes a strategic platform:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2477\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2347\">Centralized customer data across marketing, sales, and support<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2375\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2375\">Mature RevOps workflows<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2412\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2412\">Strong reporting and attribution<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2477\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2477\">A single source of truth for growing, cross-functional teams<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2615\">At this stage, businesses have the budget, headcount, and operational complexity to justify HubSpot\u2019s pricing and implementation effort.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2770\">HubSpot also fits well for companies that have outgrown lightweight CRMs but don\u2019t want the operational overhead of enterprise platforms like Salesforce.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2874\">However, for SMBs and lean teams, <strong data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2847\">the cost-to-value curve rises sharply<\/strong>\u2014often faster than revenue.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2931\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_True_All-in-One_CRM_When_You_Can_Afford_It\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">A True All-in-One CRM (When You Can Afford It)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2996\">HubSpot\u2019s biggest strength remains its all-in-one architecture.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3195\">Marketing automation, sales pipelines, customer support, CMS, and reporting all live inside one ecosystem. When implemented well, this eliminates data fragmentation and reduces cross-tool friction.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3217\">As one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/hubspot\/comments\/1is6gmx\/what_size_of_companies_buy_hubspot_and_why_im\/\">user<\/a> puts it:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3389\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>\u201cIf you\u2019re using three or four separate tools for marketing, sales, and service, your data gets messy fast. Customers feel the disconnect, and scaling becomes painful.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3494\">This is where HubSpot shines\u2014especially for growing teams that are tired of duct-taping tools together.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3562\">That said, in 2026, many businesses are asking a sharper question:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3650\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><em data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3650\">Do we need everything HubSpot offers\u2014or just the parts that actually drive revenue?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3747\">For smaller teams, paying premium pricing for unused features often becomes the breaking point.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3794\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Well-Suited_for_Modern_Revenue_Teams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Well-Suited for Modern Revenue Teams<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3989\">Modern companies no longer operate in rigid silos of marketing, sales, and support. In 2026, most teams follow a <strong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3948\">revenue or customer lifecycle model<\/strong>, where ownership flows across functions.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4178\">HubSpot is well-designed for this shift. Its shared data model, cross-team workflows, and lifecycle tracking make it easier to align around revenue goals rather than departmental metrics.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4217\">So yes\u2014another point to HubSpot here.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4266\">But this same strength becomes a weakness when:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4390\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4303\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4303\">Teams don\u2019t need deep complexity<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4329\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4329\">Processes are simpler<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4390\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4390\">Speed and affordability matter more than ecosystem depth<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>62% of SMBs now use 3+ revenue tools, making all-in-one CRMs more attractive than modular pricing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4423\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_2026_Reality_Check\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The 2026 Reality Check<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4547\"><strong data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4547\">If you\u2019re an established company with scale, complexity, and budget, HubSpot can still be a strong long-term platform.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4605\">But if you\u2019re an SMB, startup, or growth-stage business:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4749\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4635\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4635\">Pricing escalates quickly<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4680\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4638\" data-end=\"4680\">AI and automation features are paywalled<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4715\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4715\">Many features remain underused<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4749\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4749\">ROI becomes harder to justify<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4804\">The good news? In 2026, you don\u2019t have to compromise.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4871\">There are now several <strong data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4859\">modern HubSpot alternatives<\/strong> that offer:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"5011\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4905\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4905\">True all-in-one functionality<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4935\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4908\" data-end=\"4935\">Faster setup and adoption<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4964\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4964\">More predictable pricing<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"5011\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4967\" data-end=\"5011\">Better value for small and mid-sized teams<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Contact-based pricing is the #1 churn reason cited by SMB CRM switchers in 2025\u20132026 surveys.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"203\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Switching_from_HubSpot_Risky\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Is Switching from HubSpot Risky?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"426\">Switching CRM platforms doesn\u2019t have to be a leap into the unknown. Modern HubSpot alternatives invest heavily in <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"383\">migration support, guided imports, and structured onboarding<\/strong> to make transitions as smooth as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"500\">Today, most CRMs (including EngageBay and other mid-market tools) offer:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"846\">\r\n<li data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"567\">\r\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"533\">CSV or direct data imports<\/strong> from HubSpot and legacy systems<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"655\">\r\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"655\"><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"598\">Guided migration wizards<\/strong> that map contacts, deals, companies, and custom fields<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"764\">\r\n<p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"701\">Onboarding support and setup assistance<\/strong> to help teams configure pipelines, automation, and reporting<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"846\">\r\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"803\">Training resources and live help<\/strong> to minimize downtime and adoption friction<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1217\">Because of these improvements, switching in 2026 is far less disruptive than it was even a few years ago.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1217\">With the right planning and vendor support, businesses can preserve data integrity, retain historical context, and get teams productive quickly, making CRM migration a structured, manageable project rather than a risky gamble.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"glance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">18 Best HubSpot Alternatives at a Glance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>#<\/th>\r\n<th>Solution<\/th>\r\n<th>Pricing<\/th>\r\n<th>Free Plan<\/th>\r\n<th>Best Features<\/th>\r\n<th>Best For<\/th>\r\n<th>Support<\/th>\r\n<th>Additional Costs<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>EngageBay<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$13.79 &#8211; $110.39<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>CRM, Marketing Automation, Sales<\/td>\r\n<td>SMBs, Marketing Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Live Chat<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees, all-in-one pricing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$16.17 &#8211; $89.08<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Email, SMS, Marketing CRM<\/td>\r\n<td>SMBs, Freelancers<\/td>\r\n<td>Email Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Pay-as-you-go SMS credits<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Salesflare<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$29 &#8211; $99 per user<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Automated CRM data input, email tracking, LinkedIn\/Gmail\/Outlook sidebars<\/td>\r\n<td>SMBs, B2B Sales Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>Live Chat, Free Onboarding<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees or contact limits<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Zoho CRM<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$14 &#8211; $52 per user<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Customizable CRM, AI-powered assistant<\/td>\r\n<td>SMBs, Freelancers, Enterprises<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Customization and onboarding fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Salesforce<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$25 &#8211; $100<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Industry-leading CRM, Custom Integrations<\/td>\r\n<td>Large Enterprises<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Setup fees, customization fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>ActiveCampaign<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$49 &#8211; $609<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Advanced Automation, CRM<\/td>\r\n<td>Marketing-heavy Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Email Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Custom training available, pay for add-ons<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>GetResponse<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$15.60 &#8211; $245.20<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Email Marketing, Autofunnels<\/td>\r\n<td>Startups, eCommerce<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Custom migration services<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Drip<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$39 &#8211; $699<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>eCommerce Email Marketing<\/td>\r\n<td>eCommerce, Online Retailers<\/td>\r\n<td>Email Support<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Mailchimp<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$9 &#8211; $267<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Email Marketing, Email Templates<\/td>\r\n<td>SMBs, Marketers<\/td>\r\n<td>Email Support<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Marketo Engage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Custom Pricing<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Advanced Marketing Automation, Personalization<\/td>\r\n<td>Enterprises, Marketing Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Setup fees, custom pricing for API access<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>11<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Freshsales<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$39 &#8211; $1113 per user<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>AI-based Lead Scoring, Automation<\/td>\r\n<td>Startups, SMBs<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Live Chat<\/td>\r\n<td>Onboarding fees for premium plans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>12<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Pipedrive<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$14 &#8211; $99 per user<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Pipelines, Sales Automation<\/td>\r\n<td>Startups, SMBs<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Live Chat<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>13<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Insightly<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$29 &#8211; $99<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>CRM, Project Management<\/td>\r\n<td>Enterprises, Sales Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Onboarding and setup fees for enterprise plans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>14<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>SharpSpring<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$449 &#8211; Custom<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Sales Automation, Marketing Automation<\/td>\r\n<td>Enterprises, Agencies<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Onboarding fee required<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>15<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Ontraport<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$29 &#8211; $249<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>CRM, Marketing, Membership Management<\/td>\r\n<td>Membership-focused Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7, Live Chat<\/td>\r\n<td>Setup fee for custom features<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>16<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Zendesk<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$55 &#8211; Custom<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Omnichannel Customer Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Service Businesses, SMBs<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/5 Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>17<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Help Scout<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$50 &#8211; Custom<\/td>\r\n<td>Yes<\/td>\r\n<td>Email-client-like Interface<\/td>\r\n<td>Service Businesses, SMBs<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/5 Phone Support<\/td>\r\n<td>No hidden fees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>18<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Freshdesk<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>$18 &#8211; $95<\/td>\r\n<td>No<\/td>\r\n<td>Scalable Customer Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Service Businesses, Growing Teams<\/td>\r\n<td>24\/7 Support<\/td>\r\n<td>Additional premium features on higher plans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives_An_In-Depth_Look\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">18 Best HubSpot Alternatives: An In-Depth Look<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>We took an in-depth look at each of the HubSpot alternatives and competitors to help you choose the best solution for various needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-81227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-hubspot-alternatives-at-a-glance-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Best HubSpot alternatives in 2026 by use case and business size.\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-hubspot-alternatives-at-a-glance-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-hubspot-alternatives-at-a-glance-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-hubspot-alternatives-at-a-glance-768x1151.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-hubspot-alternatives-at-a-glance.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"all-in-one\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_all-in-one_HubSpot_alternatives\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The best all-in-one HubSpot alternatives<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4 id=\"section1\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>1. EngageBay<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Best HubSpot alternative for an all-in-one solution<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4.png\" alt=\"EngageBay CRM sales funnel screenshot\u2014Best HubSpot alternative\" width=\"1775\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4.png 1775w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new-custom-dashboard-images-Google-Slides-4-1536x657.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1775px) 100vw, 1775px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">EngageBay is the most direct apples-to-apples HubSpot alternative for small businesses. It combines CRM, email marketing, marketing automation, landing pages, live chat, and a helpdesk \u2014 all in one platform \u2014 at a price most SMBs can actually afford. Where HubSpot bundles these features across multiple hubs with separate pricing, EngageBay gives you everything under one roof for a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/engagebay-hubspot-pricing-ladder.png\" alt=\"Bar chart: EngageBay vs HubSpot pricing tiers 2025\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/engagebay-hubspot-pricing-ladder.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/engagebay-hubspot-pricing-ladder-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/engagebay-hubspot-pricing-ladder-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/engagebay-hubspot-pricing-ladder-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">EngageBay<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan contacts<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">500<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan users<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unlimited<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan email sends\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,000<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">All-in-one (CRM + Marketing + Support)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 (requires 3 separate hubs)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting paid price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$13.79\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month (limited features)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Includes CRM, email marketing, automation, landing pages, helpdesk, and live chat in every plan<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free plan supports up to 15 users \u2014 ideal for small teams<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Transparent flat-rate pricing; no per-contact escalation charges<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free 1:1 onboarding for all paid users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Dedicated migration support from HubSpot<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The interface, while intuitive, doesn&#8217;t have HubSpot&#8217;s visual polish<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Some advanced reporting features are more limited than HubSpot&#8217;s enterprise tier<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Smaller third-party app ecosystem<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Up to 500 contacts, 1,000 emails\/month, 15 users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic: $13.79\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Growth: $45.99\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro: $91.99\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-border-300\/10 pl-4 text-text-300\">\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><em>&#8220;Switched from HubSpot 8 months ago. We&#8217;re saving $800\/month and getting the same core functionality. The onboarding team held our hand through the whole migration.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 G2 review, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose EngageBay?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose EngageBay if you&#8217;re an SMB or startup that needs the full HubSpot feature set \u2014 CRM, marketing, and support \u2014 without HubSpot&#8217;s escalating costs.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79973 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hubspot-vs-engagebay-cost-2026-683x1024.png\" alt=\"HubSpot vs EngageBay pricing comparison as contacts scale in 2026\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hubspot-vs-engagebay-cost-2026-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hubspot-vs-engagebay-cost-2026-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hubspot-vs-engagebay-cost-2026-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hubspot-vs-engagebay-cost-2026.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Unlike HubSpot, EngageBay does not penalize growth with aggressive contact-based pricing. <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qqMQsWXgl3M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><em>As your database scales, costs remain predictable\u2014critical for SMBs and startups.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_20017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20017\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Learn more about EngageBay:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/hubspot-alternative\">Compare EngageBay with HubSpot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">Visit our website<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.engagebay.com\/book-demo-free\">Request a demo with our experts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/pricing\/all-in-one\">Check pricing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"background-color: #693bad; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/app.engagebay.com\/signup\">Sign up with EngageBay for free<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section2\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>2. Brevo (fka Sendinblue)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for omnichannel marketing<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brevo-homepage.png\" alt=\"Brevo CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for omnichannel marketing\" width=\"987\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brevo-homepage.png 987w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brevo-homepage-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brevo-homepage-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span id=\"What_Is_It-4\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Our next pick for an all-in-one software to try over HubSpot is <a title=\" and Sendinblue and Sendinblue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brevo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brevo (fka Sendinblue)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>A digital marketing resource, Brevo<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sendinblue)<\/span> has served quite a few businesses for more than a decade.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Brevo rebranded from Sendinblue and has grown into a capable marketing platform.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s one of the most affordable email marketing tools on this list, with pricing based on email sends (not contacts) \u2014 which makes it an excellent alternative for businesses with large lists but moderate sending volumes.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pricing by send volume, not contact count \u2014 great for large lists<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Includes SMS and WhatsApp marketing<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free plan allows unlimited contacts (with daily send limit)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in transactional email capability<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">CRM features are basic compared to HubSpot<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Automation is limited on lower tiers<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Less intuitive than some competitors<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Unlimited contacts, 300 emails\/day<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Starter: $25\/month (20,000 emails)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Business: $65\/month (20,000 emails + advanced automation)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Brevo?<\/strong> Choose Brevo if you&#8217;re a small business primarily focused on email and SMS marketing at low cost.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sendinblue-alternatives\/\">Read also: 5 Best Brevo (Sendinblue) Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><b>3. Salesflare<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><i>Best HubSpot alternative for low-admin B2B sales teams<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-81218 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salesflare-homepage-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Salesflare CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for low-admin B2B sales teams\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salesflare-homepage-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salesflare-homepage-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salesflare-homepage-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salesflare-homepage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/salesflare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesflare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a smart HubSpot Sales Hub alternative for small and mid-sized B2B teams that want strong CRM automation without HubSpot\u2019s platform complexity or contact-based pricing pressure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its biggest strength is simple: Salesflare does a lot of the CRM admin for you. It automatically gathers contact and company information from emails, email signatures, social profiles, and more. It also logs meetings and phone calls, tracks email opens, link clicks, and website visits, and organizes everything into clear customer timelines.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it especially useful for lean sales teams that want to follow up better, manage pipelines more consistently, and keep customer data up to date without hiring a dedicated CRM admin. It\u2019s not trying to replace HubSpot\u2019s full marketing, service, and CMS ecosystem. Instead, it focuses on being a clean, automated B2B sales CRM that teams actually keep updated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Salesflare<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>HubSpot Sales Hub<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free plan<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes, very limited<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated CRM data input<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Limited without setup<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email, link, and website tracking<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn sidebar<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No native equivalent<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting price<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$29\/user\/month<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$20\/month<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>What you\u2019ll like:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic CRM data input reduces manual admin work<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in email, link, and website tracking helps prioritize follow-ups<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gmail, Outlook, and LinkedIn sidebars keep sales work close to where reps already sell<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual pipelines are easy to adopt for small B2B sales teams<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized email campaigns are included on the entry plan<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-email workflows, permissions, and custom dashboards are available on higher plans<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No hidden contact limits or surprise feature charges<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>What you might not like:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No free plan<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not an all-in-one marketing, sales, support, and CMS platform like HubSpot<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less suited to large enterprise RevOps teams that need deep customization across many departments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth: $29\/user\/month, billed annually<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro: $49\/user\/month, billed annually<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise: $99\/user\/month, billed annually (minimum of 5 users)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day free trial available<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Who should choose Salesflare?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Salesflare if you\u2019re a small or mid-sized B2B sales team that mainly needs a CRM for pipeline management, relationship tracking, email follow-up, and sales automation; without paying for HubSpot features your team won\u2019t use.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #666699;\"><strong>4. Zoho<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for customizability<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80901 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zoho-homepage.png\" alt=\"Zoho CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for customizability\" width=\"981\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zoho-homepage.png 981w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zoho-homepage-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zoho-homepage-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/crm\/\">Zoho <\/a><\/span>CRM is one of the most powerful and customizable CRM platforms available at any price point.<\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s a strong HubSpot alternative for businesses that want to tailor their CRM to specific workflows, use custom modules, and connect to a broad app ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n<p>Zoho also offers a full suite of business software (Zoho Books, Zoho Desk, Zoho Campaigns) that integrates natively, making it a compelling all-in-one ecosystem for businesses willing to learn it.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Zoho CRM<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (3 users)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Custom modules<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Available<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Limited<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">AI assistant<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Zia AI<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 ChatSpot<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting paid price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$14\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Highly customizable fields, modules, and views<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI-powered sales assistant (Zia) included in paid plans<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deep integration with 40+ other Zoho apps<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Competitive pricing \u2014 Standard plan at $14\/user\/month vs comparable HubSpot tiers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The learning curve is steep; setup takes meaningful time<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Some users find the UI dated compared to HubSpot<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Support quality varies depending on your plan tier<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Up to 3 users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard: $14\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Professional: $23\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $40\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ultimate: $52\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Zoho CRM?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Zoho if your business needs deep customization and already uses \u2014 or plans to use \u2014 other Zoho products.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/zoho-vs-hubspot-vs-engagebay\/\">Read also: EngageBay vs HubSpot vs Zoho<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section4\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>5. Salesforce<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best enterprise-grade CRM<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80906 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/salesforce-homepage-1.png\" alt=\"Salesforce CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for Enterprise CRM\" width=\"994\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/salesforce-homepage-1.png 994w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/salesforce-homepage-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/salesforce-homepage-1-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Salesforce is the world&#8217;s leading CRM platform \u2014 and it&#8217;s unmatched for enterprise-scale deployments.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you have a large sales team, complex deal cycles, advanced reporting needs, and a dedicated admin or developer to configure the system, Salesforce is a defensible choice.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">However, it&#8217;s one of the most expensive and complex options on this list, and it&#8217;s rarely the right fit for small businesses.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Salesforce<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$25\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Custom reporting<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Extensive<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Professional+ only<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Learning curve<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Very high<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Moderate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Virtually unlimited customization and scalability<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Industry-leading reporting and analytics<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enormous app marketplace (AppExchange)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trusted by large enterprise teams globally<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Expensive, especially once you add needed features<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Requires dedicated admin or developer for meaningful setup<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not SMB-friendly without significant time and budget investment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Starter Suite: $25\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro Suite: $100\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $165\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Unlimited: $330\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Salesforce?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Salesforce if you&#8217;re a large enterprise with the budget and team to manage a complex CRM setup.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/salesforce-alternative\">Which Is The Best Free Salesforce Alternative?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"marketing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_HubSpot_alternatives_for_marketing\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The best HubSpot alternatives for marketing<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4 id=\"section5\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>6. ActiveCampaign<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><em>Best HubSpot alternative for advanced marketing automation<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79322 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ActiveCampaign-Homepage.png\" alt=\"ActiveCampaign CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for marketing automation\" width=\"992\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ActiveCampaign-Homepage.png 992w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ActiveCampaign-Homepage-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ActiveCampaign-Homepage-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Our next pick for HubSpot alternatives is <a title=\" and ActiveCampaign and ActiveCampaign\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activecampaign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ActiveCampaign<\/a>. A marketing automation service with small business CRM and email marketing,<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">ActiveCampaign is the gold standard for email marketing automation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If sophisticated drip campaigns, behavioral triggers, and multi-step automations are your priority, it outperforms HubSpot&#8217;s Marketing Hub at a lower price \u2014 without the complexity of HubSpot&#8217;s contact-based pricing model.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It also includes a built-in CRM for sales pipeline management, making it more than just an email tool.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">ActiveCampaign<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot Marketing Hub<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (limited)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Automation depth<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A\/B testing<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 All paid plans<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Professional+ only<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$15\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$800\/month (for Pro automation)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visual automation builder is one of the best in the industry<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A\/B testing included in all paid plans \u2014 no paywall<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in CRM with deal and pipeline management<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong deliverability and split testing tools<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No free plan (only a 14-day free trial)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The CRM is more limited than dedicated CRM tools<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Can get expensive as contact lists grow (though cheaper than HubSpot)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Starter: $15\/month (up to 1,000 contacts)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Plus: $49\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Professional: $79\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose ActiveCampaign?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose ActiveCampaign if email automation is your primary use case and you need enterprise-grade drip campaigns without HubSpot&#8217;s enterprise pricing.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/activecampaign-vs-mailchimp-vs-engagebay\/\">EngageBay vs ActiveCampaign vs Mailchimp: A comparison<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section6\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>7. GetResponse<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Best HubSpot alternative for webinar marketing<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80908 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GetResponse-Homepage.png\" alt=\"GetResponse CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for webinar marketing\" width=\"1015\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GetResponse-Homepage.png 1015w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GetResponse-Homepage-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GetResponse-Homepage-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">GetResponse combines email marketing, marketing automation, landing pages, and webinar hosting in one platform \u2014 making it a versatile alternative for businesses that rely on content marketing and online events as growth channels.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Includes webinar hosting natively (a unique differentiator)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Good landing page builder with A\/B testing<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Generous free plan for up to 500 contacts<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ecommerce integrations for product-based businesses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">CRM functionality is limited<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">UI can feel dated in some areas<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not ideal as a primary CRM tool<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Up to 500 contacts<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Email Marketing: $19\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Marketing Automation: $59\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ecommerce Marketing: $119\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose GetResponse?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose GetResponse if email marketing, landing pages, and online events are your core growth channels.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/getresponse-alternative\">Read also: The Best Free GetResponse Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section7\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>8. Drip<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Affordable email marketing software<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80909 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Drip-CRM.png\" alt=\"Drip CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for affordable CRM\" width=\"1004\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Drip-CRM.png 1004w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Drip-CRM-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Drip-CRM-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Drip is purpose-built for eCommerce marketing. If you run a Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar store, Drip&#8217;s native integrations and revenue-attribution tracking make it one of the best tools for turning email subscribers into repeat customers.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built specifically for eCommerce use cases<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deep Shopify and WooCommerce integration<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revenue attribution tracking shows email ROI clearly<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong segmentation based on purchase behavior<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No free plan \u2014 starts at $39\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not suitable as a general-purpose CRM<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Overkill for businesses without an eCommerce component<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Starts at $39\/month for up to 2,500 contacts (scales by list size)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Drip?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Drip if you run an eCommerce store and want email marketing automation specifically built around purchase behavior.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/drip-alternatives\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hs-alternatives&amp;utm_campaign=alternatives\">Read also: 5 of the Best Drip Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section8\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>9. Mailchimp<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Best HubSpot alternative for email marketing and campaign management<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80911 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mailchimp-homepage.png\" alt=\"MailChimp CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for email marketing and campaign management\" width=\"997\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mailchimp-homepage.png 997w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mailchimp-homepage-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mailchimp-homepage-768x361.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Mailchimp is one of the most recognized email marketing brands in the world \u2014 and it&#8217;s a reasonable starting point for businesses that need basic email marketing without a complex CRM. However, its pricing has increased significantly in recent years, and for growing businesses, it can become expensive quickly.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Familiar, widely-used platform with extensive documentation<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Good template library and drag-and-drop editor<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free plan available for small lists<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong integrations with eCommerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free plan has become more limited in recent years<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Automation features are basic compared to ActiveCampaign or EngageBay<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pricing escalates quickly as contact list grows<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not a CRM \u2014 you&#8217;ll need a separate tool for pipeline management<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Up to 500 contacts, 1,000 emails\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Essentials: $13\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard: $20\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Premium: $350\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Mailchimp?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Mailchimp if you primarily need email newsletters and are already deeply integrated with its ecosystem \u2014 otherwise, alternatives like EngageBay offer more for less.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section9\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>10. Marketo Engage<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for enterprises<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marketo.png\" alt=\"Adobe Marketo CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for enterprises\" width=\"999\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marketo.png 999w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marketo-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marketo-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adobe <a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/in\/products\/marketo\/adobe-marketo.html\">Marketo <\/a><\/span>Engage is one of the most powerful B2B marketing automation platforms available \u2014 and one of the most expensive. Originally built for enterprise lead management, account-based marketing (ABM), and multi-touch campaign orchestration, it now sits inside Adobe&#8217;s Experience Cloud as its flagship B2B automation product. If your organization has a large database, a dedicated marketing operations team, and a budget to match, Marketo delivers unmatched depth. For SMBs, it&#8217;s almost always overkill.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marketo Engage<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free trial<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pricing transparency<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Quote-based only<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Public pricing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Best fit<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Enterprise B2B<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SMB to enterprise<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~$1,295\/month (estimated)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Industry-leading B2B lead scoring, nurturing, and lifecycle management<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deep Salesforce CRM integration with bidirectional sync and custom field mapping<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Advanced account-based marketing (ABM) capabilities built natively into the platform<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Robust revenue analytics and multi-touch attribution reporting<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI-powered personalization across email, web, ads, and content experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No public pricing \u2014 all plans are quote-based and scale with database size, making it hard to budget without a sales call<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No free plan and no standard free trial<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Estimated starting cost of ~$1,295\/month makes it inaccessible for most SMBs<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Very steep learning curve \u2014 most implementations require a dedicated MOps specialist or external consultant<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Implementation costs can range from $5,000 to $50,000+ depending on complexity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Plans: Select, Prime, Ultimate (all quote-based, no public pricing)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pricing scales with contact database size, not users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Estimated starting range: ~$1,295\/month for smaller databases<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Implementation fees: $5,000\u2013$50,000+ depending on setup complexity<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Contact Adobe or an authorized partner for a customized quote<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Marketo Engage?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Marketo Engage if you&#8217;re a mid-market or enterprise B2B company with 25,000+ contacts, a $1M+ marketing budget, and a dedicated marketing operations team \u2014 otherwise, the cost and complexity are difficult to justify.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><em><strong>Which HubSpot Alternative Should You Try? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/hubspot-alternative\">here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h3 id=\"sales\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_sales_CRM_HubSpot_alternatives\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The best sales CRM HubSpot alternatives<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4 id=\"section10\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>11. Freshsales<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for AI-powered sales automation<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81017 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freshsales.png\" alt=\"Freshsales CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for Ai powered sales automation\" width=\"952\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freshsales.png 952w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freshsales-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freshsales-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Freshsales (part of the Freshworks suite) is a well-designed CRM with a strong free plan, built-in phone and email, and an AI assistant called Freddy that helps prioritize deals and identify at-risk accounts.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s a particularly strong HubSpot Sales Hub alternative for SMB sales teams.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Generous free plan for up to unlimited users (limited features)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in phone, email, and chat<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Freddy AI helps prioritize leads and forecast deals<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Native integration with Freshdesk for support teams<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Marketing automation is limited without upgrading to the full Freshworks suite<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Some integrations require higher-tier plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Available (limited features)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Growth: $15\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro: $39\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $69\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Freshsales?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Freshsales if you want a polished, AI-assisted sales CRM with a free starting point and room to grow.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshworks-alternatives\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hs-alternatives&amp;utm_campaign=alternatives\">Read also: 15 Freshworks Alternatives for Great Customer Support<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section11\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>12. Pipedrive<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Best HubSpot alternative for sales-focused CRM<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80914 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pipedrive-homepage.png\" alt=\"Pipedrive CRM CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for sales CRM\" width=\"996\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pipedrive-homepage.png 996w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pipedrive-homepage-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pipedrive-homepage-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Pipedrive is a sales CRM built entirely around the pipeline view \u2014 and it does that one thing extraordinarily well. It&#8217;s intuitive, fast to set up, and genuinely enjoyable to use for sales reps. If your primary pain point with HubSpot is complexity and you need a tool your sales team will actually adopt, Pipedrive is worth serious consideration.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pipedrive<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot Sales Hub<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (limited)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pipeline visualization<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Email marketing included<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Add-on<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$14.90\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Best-in-class visual pipeline interface<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Easy for sales reps to adopt with minimal training<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong activity-based selling reminders and workflows<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI-powered sales assistant on all plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Limited marketing features \u2014 it&#8217;s primarily a sales CRM<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Email marketing requires a separate add-on<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reporting is solid but not as deep as HubSpot<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Essential: $14.90\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Advanced: $27.90\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Professional: $49.90\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Power: $64.90\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $99\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Pipedrive?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Pipedrive if your primary need is a clean, sales-focused CRM that your team will actually use \u2014 without the overhead of HubSpot&#8217;s full platform.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/pipedrive-alternative\">Read also: The Best Free Pipedrive Alternative<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section12\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>13. Insightly<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for project management<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80916 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Insightly-homepage.png\" alt=\"Insightly CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for project management\" width=\"998\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Insightly-homepage.png 998w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Insightly-homepage-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Insightly-homepage-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightly.com\/\">Insightly<\/a>&nbsp;is a CRM that bridges the gap between sales pipeline management and project delivery. If your business closes deals that then become managed projects (agencies, consultancies, professional services), Insightly&#8217;s native project management features eliminate the need for a separate tool like Asana or Trello.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Native project management built into the CRM<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clean, modern interface<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free plan available for up to 2 users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in relationship linking (contacts \u2192 deals \u2192 projects)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Marketing features require the separate Insightly Marketing add-on<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The free plan is very limited in features<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not ideal for businesses with high email marketing needs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: 2 users<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Plus: $29\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Professional: $49\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $99\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Insightly?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Insightly if your business sells services that become managed projects and you want CRM and project delivery in one place.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/hubspot-vs-insightly\/\">Insightly vs HubSpot: Pricing, Functionality, Features &amp; More<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section13\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>14. SharpSpring (Now Constant Contact Lead Gen &amp; CRM)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for agency-friendly automation<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80969 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpspring.png\" alt=\"SharpSpring CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for agency automation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpspring.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpspring-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sharpspring-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">SharpSpring was acquired by Constant Contact in 2021 for $240M and rebranded as Constant Contact Lead Gen &amp; CRM.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It remains an all-in-one marketing automation platform with CRM, email marketing, landing pages, and behavior-based tracking built in \u2014 and it&#8217;s particularly popular with marketing agencies that need white-label, multi-client management capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For businesses looking for a direct HubSpot alternative, it&#8217;s a viable option at the mid-market level, though its UX and onboarding fees require consideration.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">SharpSpring<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unlimited users<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c (contact-based limits)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Agency white-label<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Limited<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$449\/month (1,000 contacts)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Onboarding fee<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$1,999 (all plans)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$3,000+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">All features included in every plan \u2014 no feature gating by tier (only contact volume changes)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Unlimited users on all plans \u2014 ideal for agencies with large internal teams<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong behavior-based email automation and anonymous visitor tracking<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Native white-label capabilities for agencies managing client accounts<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in CRM, landing page builder, and reporting in one platform<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mandatory $1,999 onboarding fee on every plan is a significant upfront cost<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pricing starts at $449\/month \u2014 considerably higher than most SMB alternatives on this list<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">UI is considered dated by many users compared to HubSpot or ActiveCampaign<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Email editor has received mixed reviews for reliability<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Month-to-month pricing exists but rates are not publicly listed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1,000 contacts: $449\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">10,000 contacts: $999\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">20,000 contacts: $1,449\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">All plans include a mandatory $1,999 onboarding fee<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Annual contracts required for listed pricing; month-to-month rates are higher<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose SharpSpring?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose SharpSpring if you&#8217;re a marketing agency that needs white-label multi-client automation management \u2014 for most non-agency businesses, the pricing and onboarding fees make it a harder sell compared to alternatives like EngageBay or ActiveCampaign.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sharpspring-alternatives\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hs-alternatives&amp;utm_campaign=alternatives\">Read also: 9 Affordable SharpSpring Alternatives For SMBs [With Pricing, Features]<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section14\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>15. Ontraport<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for referral management<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13219 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1-1024x484.png\" alt=\"Ontraport CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for referral management\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Ontraport-1.png 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Next, we\u2019ve got&nbsp;<a title=\" and Ontraport and Ontraport\" href=\"https:\/\/ontraport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ontraport<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Ontraport is an all-in-one business automation platform built specifically with small business owners, coaches, consultants, and service entrepreneurs in mind.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Founded by a small business owner, it combines CRM, email marketing, automation, landing pages, membership sites, and payment processing under one roof; making it one of the few tools that lets you manage the full client lifecycle, from first contact through invoicing, without needing separate tools.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s a strong HubSpot alternative for service-based SMBs that find HubSpot&#8217;s ecosystem too siloed.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Ontraport<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free trial<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 14 days<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Built-in payment processing<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c Requires integration<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Membership sites<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u274c No<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$79\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Built-in payment collection and flexible checkout options \u2014 no third-party payment tool required<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Membership site creation included natively \u2014 ideal for course creators and coaches<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visual campaign builder for designing end-to-end automation flows<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Customizable CRM with drag-and-drop pipeline management<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">14-day free trial with no credit card required<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Known for responsive customer support and active user community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No free plan \u2014 the trial ends and billing begins<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reporting features can be slow, which can disrupt campaign analysis<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Limited third-party integrations compared to HubSpot&#8217;s ecosystem<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Learning curve is significant given the breadth of features<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Confusing pricing structure \u2014 the Enterprise tier is listed cheaper than Pro, which many users find unclear<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic: $79\/month (1,000 contacts, 1 user)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Plus: $147\/month (2,500 contacts, 2 users \u2014 adds payments and membership sites)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro: $297\/month (10,000 contacts, 3 users \u2014 adds split automations and lead scoring)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $497\/month (20,000 contacts, 5 users \u2014 adds private IPs and enterprise security)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Additional users: $9\/user\/month on all plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Ontraport?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Ontraport if you&#8217;re a service-based entrepreneur, coach, or consultant who needs CRM, automation, and payment collection in one platform \u2014 without stitching together multiple tools.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/ontraport-alternative\">Read also: The Best Free Ontraport Alternative<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_HubSpot_alternatives_for_customer_support\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The best HubSpot alternatives for customer support<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4 id=\"section 15\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\">16. Zendesk<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em><strong>Best HubSpot alternative for omnichannel customer support<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80918 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zendesk-Homepage.png\" alt=\"Zendesk CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for omnichannel customer support\" width=\"996\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zendesk-Homepage.png 996w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zendesk-Homepage-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Zendesk-Homepage-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Zendesk is the leading customer support platform \u2014 if your primary need is a robust ticketing system, omnichannel support inbox, and customer service analytics, it&#8217;s hard to beat. It&#8217;s not a marketing CRM replacement for HubSpot, but for businesses leaving HubSpot&#8217;s Service Hub, it&#8217;s a natural destination.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Industry-leading support ticketing and omnichannel inbox<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Extensive automation for ticket routing and escalation<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong analytics and SLA tracking<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Large marketplace of integrations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not a marketing tool \u2014 you&#8217;d still need a separate CRM for sales\/marketing<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Can be expensive for small teams<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Steeper learning curve for complex setups<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Suite Team: $55\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Suite Growth: $89\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Suite Professional: $115\/user\/month<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Zendesk?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Zendesk if customer support is your primary need and you want a best-in-class ticketing platform.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/zendesk-alternative\">Which Is The Best Free Zendesk Alternative?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section16\"><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">17. Help Scout<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Best HubSpot alternative for growing teams&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80975 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Help-Scout.png\" alt=\"Help Scout CRM homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for growing teams\" width=\"990\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Help-Scout.png 990w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Help-Scout-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Help-Scout-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Help Scout is a customer support platform built around the philosophy that support should feel personal \u2014 not like navigating a ticket queue.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Instead of traditional ticketing interfaces, Help Scout presents conversations as email threads, making it intuitive for both support agents and customers.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It combines a shared inbox, knowledge base, and live chat (via its Beacon widget) into a clean, approachable platform that&#8217;s particularly popular with SMBs, startups, and mission-driven companies.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s a natural alternative for teams leaving HubSpot&#8217;s Service Hub who want simplicity without sacrificing capability.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Help Scout<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot Service Hub<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (5 users, limited)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (limited)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free trial<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 15 days (no credit card)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Shared inbox<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 All plans<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 All plans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Knowledge base<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 All plans<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Paid plans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting paid price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Conversations feel like normal email \u2014 no learning curve for agents or customers<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Clean, well-designed interface that teams adopt quickly<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Shared inbox, knowledge base, and live chat included in every paid plan<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">15-day free trial with no credit card required<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Integrates with 50+ tools including Shopify, Salesforce, Jira, Slack, and Zapier<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trusted by well-known SMBs and startups like Buffer and Vimeo<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reporting is limited on lower tiers \u2014 custom dashboards require the Pro plan<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI Answers feature is billed separately at $0.75 per resolution (after a 3-month free trial)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Additional inboxes beyond the plan limit cost $10\/month each<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Not a CRM \u2014 you&#8217;ll still need a separate tool for marketing and pipeline management<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: 5 users, 1 inbox, 1 Docs site<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard: $20\/user\/month (billed annually) \u2014 up to 20 inboxes<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Plus: $45\/user\/month \u2014 adds AI Drafts, advanced workflows, up to 50 inboxes (max 25 light users)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro: $65\/user\/month \u2014 unlimited inboxes and users, enterprise security, full reporting<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI Answers: $0.75 per resolution (billed separately; 3-month free trial included)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Help Scout?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Help Scout if your primary need is a simple, human-feeling support inbox that your team will actually enjoy using \u2014 and you don&#8217;t need it to double as a CRM or marketing tool.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"section17\"><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">18. Freshdesk<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Best HubSpot alternative with scalable customer support<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free.png\" alt=\"Freshdesk helpdesk ticketing software homepage screenshot\u2014HubSpot alternative for scalable customer support\" width=\"1255\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free.png 1255w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Helpdesk-Software-Get-Started-for-Free-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Freshdesk is one of the most widely used customer support platforms in the world, built by Freshworks.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s known for its genuinely capable free plan (up to 10 agents), strong ticketing automation, and multi-channel support spanning email, phone, chat, social media, and messaging apps.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For businesses leaving HubSpot&#8217;s Service Hub, Freshdesk offers a more specialized, scalable alternative \u2014 particularly for teams where support volume and channel complexity are growing faster than budget.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\r\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\r\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Freshdesk<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">HubSpot Service Hub<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free plan<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (10 agents)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (limited)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Free trial<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes (all paid plans)<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Multi-channel support<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Email, chat, phone, social<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Email, chat, phone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SLA management<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Growth+<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2705 Professional+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Starting paid price<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$19\/agent\/month<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">$20\/user\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">One of the most capable free plans in the helpdesk market \u2014 supports up to 10 agents with no time limit<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Strong multi-channel ticketing across email, chat, phone, social media, and messaging apps<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Automation features for ticket routing, escalation, and SLA management<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Scales well from small teams to enterprise \u2014 used by thousands of businesses globally<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Annual billing saves 15\u201320% compared to monthly rates<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free trial available on all paid plans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What you might not like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The jump from Growth ($19\/agent\/month) to Pro ($55\/agent\/month) is steep \u2014 a 227% increase \u2014 and many essential features like round-robin routing and custom roles require Pro<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Phone support, chatbot features, and omnichannel capabilities cost extra beyond the base plan price<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deactivating users does not automatically stop billing \u2014 requires a manual support request<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">AI and Omni products are priced separately, so real-world costs can be significantly higher than the headline plan price<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free: Up to 10 agents, basic ticketing and knowledge base (no time limit)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Growth: $19\/agent\/month (billed annually) \u2014 adds SLA management, automation, and integrations<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pro: $55\/agent\/month \u2014 adds custom dashboards, custom roles, round-robin routing, and SLA analytics<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Enterprise: $89\/agent\/month \u2014 adds audit logs, IP whitelisting, and advanced security<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Omnichannel and AI features are priced separately and add to the total cost<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who should choose Freshdesk?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choose Freshdesk if you need a scalable, multi-channel helpdesk with a strong free starting point \u2014 it&#8217;s one of the best-value support platforms for growing teams that are outpacing HubSpot&#8217;s Service Hub pricing.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/freshdesk-alternatives\/\">Read Also: Top Freshdesk Alternatives For Superior Support<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Selection_Criteria_for_the_Best_HubSpot_Alternatives\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Our Selection Criteria for the Best HubSpot Alternatives<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We take our recommendations seriously. Here&#8217;s exactly how we evaluated the 18 tools in this guide.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>How we chose these 18 tools:<\/strong> We evaluated over 30 CRM and marketing platforms before narrowing to these 18. Tools were eliminated if they lacked transparent public pricing, had significant reliability issues reported across multiple review platforms, or were not meaningfully competitive with HubSpot&#8217;s core use cases.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Time spent reviewing:<\/strong> Each tool was reviewed over a period of 2\u20134 weeks, using trial accounts where available, testing core features against documented claims, and cross-referencing with recent G2 and Capterra user reviews from 2025\u20132026.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Criteria used:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Pricing transparency<\/strong> \u2014 Is the pricing clearly published and free of hidden fees?<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Free plan availability<\/strong> \u2014 Does the tool offer a genuinely usable free tier, not just a &#8220;freemium&#8221; that&#8217;s barely functional?<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Ease of migration from HubSpot<\/strong> \u2014 How straightforward is it to import HubSpot contacts, deals, and data?<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>All-in-one functionality<\/strong> \u2014 Does the tool reduce the need for multiple separate subscriptions?<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>SMB-specific features<\/strong> \u2014 Is the product designed with small business workflows in mind, or is it enterprise software with SMB marketing bolted on?<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Customer support quality<\/strong> \u2014 What level of support is included at each pricing tier?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"Marketing Madness: HubSpot vs EngageBay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZRXKHH-t7mo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Marketing Madness: HubSpot vs EngageBay Face-Off!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_from_HubSpot_A_Simple_Checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">How to Switch from HubSpot: A Simple Checklist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Making the move from HubSpot doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step process that works for most platforms \u2014 including EngageBay:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Export your HubSpot data<\/strong> \u2014 Download your contacts, deals, companies, and notes as CSV files from HubSpot&#8217;s settings panel. Go to Settings \u2192 Data Management \u2192 Import &amp; Export.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Map your data fields<\/strong> \u2014 Before importing into your new platform, note which HubSpot fields (e.g., &#8220;Lifecycle Stage,&#8221; &#8220;Deal Stage&#8221;) correspond to fields in your new tool. Create a simple spreadsheet mapping old fields to new ones.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Import contacts and deals<\/strong> \u2014 Most alternatives including EngageBay accept direct HubSpot CSV imports. Use the guided import wizard in your new platform and map fields during the upload process.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Recreate your key automations<\/strong> \u2014 List your top 3\u20135 active workflows in HubSpot and rebuild these first in the new platform before going live. Don&#8217;t try to migrate everything at once.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Run both platforms in parallel for 2\u20134 weeks<\/strong> \u2014 Keep HubSpot active while your team gets comfortable with the new tool. Deactivate HubSpot only once the migration is confirmed clean.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Update your forms and integrations<\/strong> \u2014 Replace any HubSpot-embedded forms or tracking scripts on your website with those from your new platform. Check all landing pages, pop-ups, and website forms.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">EngageBay offers free 1:1 onboarding for all paid users and has a dedicated migration support team specifically for businesses moving from HubSpot. Our team has helped hundreds of SMBs make the switch \u2014 usually in under two weeks.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_HubSpot_Alternative_Should_You_Try\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Which HubSpot Alternative Should You Try?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>While the HubSpot CRM software is a leader in the marketing and CRM automation niche, it is not suitable for small businesses and startups.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79974 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Flowchart: how to pick the ideal HubSpot alternative based on business needs.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/choose-hubspot-alternative-flowchart-2025.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>You may think that the platform is quite affordable when you\u2019ve just started, as the Starter Customer Platform only costs $15 a month for 1,000 contacts. But what happens when your company grows, and you need to store more contacts and have better features? That\u2019s where the pricing becomes unaffordable.<\/p>\r\n<p>The cost of HubSpot\u2019s Starter Customer Platform jumps up to $758 a month for 25,000 contacts \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\r\n<p>If your business has boomed and you need advanced features, you must choose the Enterprise plan. The pricing? HubSpot costs a whopping $3,600 a month for 10,000 contacts in the Marketing Enterprise plan. Add to this the mandatory onboarding fee of $7,000, and your annual billing exceeds $50K!<\/p>\r\n<p>That\u2019s why small businesses need more affordable HubSpot alternatives, and we have done the homework for you. You might wonder, &#8216;What can I use instead of HubSpot?&#8217;. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your business size and requirements. For enterprises, we recommend choosing Salesforce or Adobe Marketo. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses needing complete customer experience automation with a lot of integrations, it\u2019s better to go for ActiveCampaign. Small businesses that need an affordable all-in-one marketing, sales, and support solution can try EngageBay.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">EngageBay<\/a> is built from the ground up with affordability and ease of use in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19405\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19405\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19405\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19405 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free-1024x672.png\" alt=\"EngageBay Hubspot alternative\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free-595xh.png 595w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Customer-Service-Software-Try-EngageBay-for-Free.png 1202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>EngageBay features<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>You get a forever free version, the Basic plan only costs $14.99, and the Pro plan with a plethora of advanced tools \u2014 and unlimited contacts \u2014 costs just $102 a month! Try it today \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\r\n\n            <script>\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\n                };\n                (function(d, s, f) {\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\n                    sc.async = true;\n                    sc.src = f;\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\n            <\/script>\n            <script>\n                function waitForEhForms() {\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\n                        } else {\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\n                        }\n                    };\n                    checkAndLoad();\n                }\n                \/\/ Call the function\n                waitForEhForms();\n            <\/script>\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_6268678992035840' data-id='6268678992035840'><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754300909999\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">HubSpot Alternatives FAQ (2026 Edition)<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754300921424\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. What is the #1 free HubSpot alternative?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For small businesses, EngageBay stands out. Its forever-free CRM supports 15 users, 500 contacts, branded emails, basic automations, and help-desk features\u2014capabilities that HubSpot keeps behind paywalls. When you outgrow free limits, EngageBay\u2019s paid tiers remain a fraction of HubSpot\u2019s cost.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754300941160\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>2. Which paid CRMs rival HubSpot without blowing the budget?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Five platforms consistently surface in 2026 cost-benefit comparisons: EngageBay, Zoho CRM, Freshsales, GetResponse, and ActiveCampaign. All bundle pipelines, marketing automation, and support tools for under $60 per month, avoiding HubSpot\u2019s multi-hub stack that can climb into hundreds\u2014or thousands\u2014once contact volumes and feature needs increase.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754300962472\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>3. Why do companies outgrow HubSpot\u2019s free plan so quickly?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">HubSpot\u2019s free tier is intentionally limited: no workflow automation, custom reports, or white-label branding. As soon as contact lists exceed 1,000 or you need basic triggers, upgrades are mandatory\u2014often alongside onboarding fees. The resulting jump to Starter or Professional plans surprises many new users.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754300984521\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>4. 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