CRM Alternatives

Best HubSpot Alternatives

HubSpot's Professional tier jumps to $890/mo β€” which sends many businesses looking for alternatives. Here are 6 HubSpot alternatives that deliver strong CRM and marketing features at a better price point.

Jump to: 1. Zoho CRM2. ActiveCampaign3. Pipedrive4. Salesforce5. Freshsales6. Keap (Infusionsoft)

1. Zoho CRM

The closest HubSpot alternative at a fraction of the cost
Best value
βœ“ Free plan Β· Free (3 users) / $14/mo per user β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.4/5

Zoho CRM matches HubSpot feature-for-feature at a much lower price. Free CRM for up to 3 users; paid plans start at $14/user/mo. Part of the broader Zoho One suite ($37/user/mo for 40+ apps).

  • Free CRM tier
  • Exceptional value
  • Part of Zoho One suite
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Less polished UI than HubSpot
  • Fewer marketing templates

2. ActiveCampaign

Best email marketing + CRM combo
Best for email marketing
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.5/5

ActiveCampaign combines email marketing automation with a lightweight CRM at a fraction of HubSpot's price. If marketing automation is your priority, ActiveCampaign often beats HubSpot.

  • Best-in-class email automation
  • More affordable than HubSpot Professional
  • Deep segmentation
  • CRM is less powerful than HubSpot
  • UI has a learning curve
  • No free plan

3. Pipedrive

Sales-focused CRM with clean pipeline management
Best for sales teams
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.5/5

Pipedrive is a sales-first CRM with an extremely intuitive pipeline view. If your priority is managing deals (not marketing automation), Pipedrive is easier and cheaper than HubSpot.

  • Intuitive sales pipeline
  • Affordable pricing
  • Great visual deal management
  • Limited marketing features
  • No free plan
  • Less feature-rich than HubSpot

4. Salesforce

The enterprise alternative with more customization
Best for enterprise
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.3/5

If you're leaving HubSpot for more power (not less cost), Salesforce is the answer. Best-in-class customization and the world's largest CRM ecosystem β€” though it requires more setup.

  • Most powerful CRM available
  • Unmatched customization
  • Huge AppExchange ecosystem
  • Very expensive at scale
  • Complex setup
  • Requires dedicated admin

5. Freshsales

Modern CRM with great UX and AI
Easiest to use
βœ“ Free plan Β· Free / From $15/mo per user β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.3/5

Freshsales (by Freshworks) is a modern CRM with a free tier and competitive paid plans. Freddy AI helps with lead scoring and insights. Great for teams that want HubSpot-level UX at a lower price.

  • Free plan available
  • Clean modern interface
  • Freddy AI built-in
  • Fewer integrations than HubSpot
  • Marketing automation limited
  • Support suite sold separately

6. Keap (Infusionsoft)

CRM + marketing automation for small business
Best for automation
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4/5

Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) is a CRM + marketing automation platform purpose-built for small businesses. More affordable than HubSpot Professional with strong automation for lead nurturing.

  • Strong sales automation
  • Good for solopreneurs and small teams
  • Campaign builder is powerful
  • Complex to set up
  • Less modern UI
  • Higher entry price than some alternatives