HubSpot Alternatives
CRM · 6 alternatives compared
Looking to replace HubSpot? HubSpot is the dominant mid-market CRM and marketing automation platform, competing with Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, and Marketo across its product suite. It bundles Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, Content Hub, and Operations Hub into a unified platform — with a freemium model that makes it accessible for startups and scales to enterprise. HubSpot's strength is its all-in-one simplicity — marketing automation, CRM, sales pipeline, customer service, and content management share a single database and UI. This eliminates the integration complexity of best-of-breed stacks. It is ideal for SMB and mid-market B2B companies practicing inbound marketing. Compared to Salesforce (deeper enterprise customization, larger ecosystem), HubSpot is easier to use but less configurable for complex sales processes. Versus ActiveCampaign (affordable email automation), HubSpot offers broader functionality but at higher price points. Buyers should choose HubSpot if they want a single platform for marketing and sales without complex integrations. Start with the free CRM and add paid hubs as needed. Consider Salesforce for enterprise-scale customization, ActiveCampaign for budget-focused email automation, or Marketo for enterprise marketing automation paired with Salesforce CRM. Below are 6 CRM alternatives, ranked by how much capability overlap they share with HubSpot — so the closest matches come first.
HubSpot alternatives compared
Ranked by shared core capabilities with HubSpot. We take no referral fees — ordering is by relevance, not who paid us.
| Vendor | Shared capabilities with HubSpot | Pricing | Also strong in | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brevo 6 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management CRM Marketing Email | Freemium | Email Delivery Transactional Email | Compare |
 Copper 3 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management Sales Pipeline CRM | Free tier available | — | Compare |
 Freshsales 3 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management Sales Pipeline CRM | Free tier available | — | Compare |
 Pipedrive 3 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management Sales Pipeline CRM | Custom | — | Compare |
 Attio 2 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management CRM | Per-seat | — | Compare |
 ZOHO CRM 2 core capabilities
| Contact / Account Management CRM | Per-seat | — | Compare |
What to look for in a HubSpot alternative
HubSpot’s core capabilities — check each alternative for coverage of these before shortlisting:
- Contact / Account Management
- CRM
- Marketing Email
- Form Capture & Progressive Profiling
- Sales Pipeline
- Workflow Automation
- Journey Orchestration
HubSpot alternatives — FAQ
What is the best alternative to HubSpot?
Brevo is the closest match among the 6 CRM alternatives we track. It shares 3 of HubSpot’s core capabilities (Contact / Account Management, CRM). The right choice depends on your existing stack — compare all 6 in the table above.
What should I look for in a HubSpot alternative?
HubSpot’s core strengths are Contact / Account Management, CRM, Marketing Email. Prioritise alternatives that cover the capabilities you actually use, and that integrate cleanly with the rest of your stack — a replacement that doesn’t connect to your warehouse, CDP, or activation tools isn’t really a replacement.
How much do HubSpot alternatives cost?
Pricing varies — alternatives here range across Freemium, Free tier available, Custom, Per-seat. Check each vendor’s page for current rates.
Can I compare HubSpot and Brevo side by side?
Yes. Drop both onto a canvas in Martech Stack Builder and see how each integrates with your warehouse, CDP, and activation tools — then score them against your actual requirements before deciding.
More CRM comparisons
Evaluating the field? See the alternatives to each of these too:
Browse all CRM vendors
Stack Builder’s full directory has every CRM vendor we track, with capabilities, pricing, and integration data.
View CRM directory →Evaluating HubSpot alternatives? Do it in your stack’s context.
Drop HubSpot and the alternatives onto a canvas, see how they integrate with what you already have, and score them against your actual requirements — not a generic feature list.
No credit card required. Free plan available.