Freshsales vs HubSpot
Freshsales and HubSpot both serve SMB and mid-market sales teams. Freshsales is part of the Freshworks suite and offers strong value for teams that also use Freshdesk or Freshservice. HubSpot has a stronger inbound marketing story and a more polished UI, but becomes expensive as you grow.
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AI-powered CRM from Freshworks vs Marketing, sales, and service platform.
| Feature | Freshsales | HubSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | $9/user/month | $15/seat/month |
| AI features | Freddy AI - lead scoring, deal insights | ChatSpot, Breeze AI (add-ons) |
| Built-in phone | Yes - built-in calling | No |
| Marketing automation | Basic via Freshmarketer add-on | Strong (built-in) |
| Suite integrations | Native Freshdesk, Freshservice, Freshchat | Native HubSpot Service, Marketing, CMS |
| Ease of use | High | High |
| Pricing at 10 users | ~$90-450/month | ~$150-1,500/month |
Freshsales or HubSpot? Who each tool is best for
Freshsales
AI-powered CRM from Freshworks
- AI features: Freddy AI - lead scoring, deal insights
- Built-in phone: Yes - built-in calling
- Marketing automation: Basic via Freshmarketer add-on
- Suite integrations: Native Freshdesk, Freshservice, Freshchat
Starting from $9/user/month
HubSpot
Marketing, sales, and service platform
- AI features: ChatSpot, Breeze AI (add-ons)
- Built-in phone: No
- Marketing automation: Strong (built-in)
- Suite integrations: Native HubSpot Service, Marketing, CMS
Starting from $15/seat/month
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Common questions
Yes, significantly. Freshsales Growth plan is $9/user/month vs HubSpot Sales Hub Starter at $15/user/month. At the Pro/Professional tier, the gap widens further.
Freshsales includes basic email sequences. For full marketing automation, Freshworks offers Freshmarketer as a separate product or as part of the Freshsales Suite bundle.
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