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HubSpot Free

Free contact and deal tracking that is enough for most launches.

Starting price

Free plan available

Price checked

August 2026

Visit HubSpot Free

Best for

Solo founders who need a pipeline, not a platform.

What it does well

  • Genuinely free
  • Room to grow into paid tiers
  • Email and form capture included

Where it falls short

  • Automation is gated to paid tiers
  • Upgrade prompts are constant

Stacks that use HubSpot Free

PhotographyContent CreatorNonprofitEcommerceFreelancerFitnessRestaurantSalon & SpaOnline CourseTutoringHandmadePet Services

CRM alternatives

HubSpot Starter

From $20/mo

Paid HubSpot entry tier that unlocks real follow-up automation.

Pipedrive

From $14/user/mo

Visual, activity-driven pipeline built for people who sell daily.

Jobber

From $29/mo

Quotes, scheduling, jobs and invoicing for field service work.

Head-to-head comparisons

HubSpot Free vs HubSpot StarterHubSpot Free vs PipedriveHubSpot Free vs Jobber

Business types we recommend it for

Best CRM for Photography BusinessesBest CRM for Content Creator BusinessesBest CRM for Nonprofit BusinessesBest CRM for Ecommerce BusinessesBest CRM for Freelancer BusinessesBest CRM for Fitness BusinessesBest CRM for Restaurant BusinessesBest CRM for Salon & Spa BusinessesBest CRM for Online Course BusinessesBest CRM for Tutoring BusinessesBest CRM for Handmade BusinessesBest CRM for Pet Services Businesses

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