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Here is how HubSpot CRM and Salesforce Starter compare on price, free plans and our scores. This quick view is built from the facts we have checked so far.
Overall winner
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot CRM scores 8.5/10 to Salesforce Starter’s 7.5/10 on our weighted scorecard. Best for: small teams that want a free CRM they can grow into.
Category wins: HubSpot CRM 4, Salesforce Starter 0, tied 1. How we score
| HubSpot CRMOverall winner |  Salesforce Starter | |
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| Best for | Small teams that want a free CRM they can grow into | Businesses that expect to scale onto Salesforce later |
| Paid plans from | $7/monthStarter, per seat, billed yearly (limited-time 65% discount when checked) Better | $25/monthStarter Suite, per user, billed monthly or annually |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Overall score | 8.5/10 Better | 7.5/10 |
| Ease of use | 9.0/10 Better | 7.0/10 |
| Features | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 Better | 7.0/10 |
| Support | 8.0/10 Better | 7.5/10 |
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| Visit site HubSpot CRM (opens in a new tab) | Visit site Salesforce Starter (opens in a new tab) |
Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
HubSpot CRM
Free CRM with an easy upgrade path to sales and marketing tools
- Best for
- Small teams that want a free CRM they can grow into
- Paid plans from
- $7/monthStarter, per seat, billed yearly (limited-time 65% discount when checked)
- Free plan
- Yes
What we like
- Free plan for up to 2 users
- Clean, easy interface
- Connects with HubSpot marketing, service and sales tools
Watch out for
- Professional plans are a big price jump
- Free plan has limited users and features
- Some features are paid add-ons
Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Salesforce Starter
Entry-level version of the world's best-known CRM
- Best for
- Businesses that expect to scale onto Salesforce later
- Paid plans from
- $25/monthStarter Suite, per user, billed monthly or annually
- Free plan
- No
What we like
- Sales, service and marketing in one starter suite
- Room to grow into the full Salesforce platform
- Huge app marketplace
Watch out for
- Higher starting price than most small-business CRMs
- Pro Suite requires an annual contract
- More complex than it needs to be for tiny teams
Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
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