Streak vs HubSpot
Streak is a CRM that lives entirely inside Gmail as a Chrome extension - there is no separate app to learn. HubSpot is a standalone platform with a more powerful feature set. Streak wins on adoption for Gmail-native teams; HubSpot wins when you need more than just pipeline tracking.
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CRM built inside Gmail vs Marketing, sales, and service platform.
| Feature | Streak | HubSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | $15/user/month | $15/seat/month |
| Where it lives | Inside Gmail (Chrome extension) | Standalone web app + Gmail integration |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Pipeline views | Spreadsheet-style pipelines in Gmail | Full CRM with multiple views |
| Marketing features | Email tracking, mail merge | Full marketing automation |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Pricing at 5 users | ~$75-400/month | ~$75-500/month |
The third option most teams miss
Picking between Streak and HubSpot isn't the only choice.
For teams that want something more powerful than Streak but simpler than HubSpot, Appaca builds a custom pipeline tracker with exactly the columns and automations your team needs.
- No code, no deployment, no devops
- Built-in database, dashboards, team access
- Refine with chat as your needs change
- Free to start, no per-seat pricing surprises
Common questions
Yes, especially for very small teams (1-5 people) that live in Gmail. The free tier supports one pipeline. It gets expensive relative to value once you scale to 10+ users.
Yes, Streak has iOS and Android apps. However, the Gmail-sidebar experience is desktop/Chrome-only, so the mobile app has a different interface.
Appaca is a third option for teams that don't want to choose between two existing tools. Instead of forcing your workflow into someone else's product, Appaca builds a custom app from a description - with built-in database, hosting, and team access. Try it free at appaca.ai.