The $7 rate is a limited-time offer
HubSpot Sales Hub vs Close
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

HubSpot Sales Hub
Small businesses that want to start free, add calling and basic workflows cheaply on Starter, and may add marketing or service tools later.
Close
Small outbound teams whose reps spend much of the day on the phone and want calling, SMS and email in one CRM.
Side by side
| Close | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (up to 2 users); Starter from $7/seat/month (new-customer offer, billed annually) | From $9/user/month (billed annually, 1 user); teams from $35/user/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (14,364 reviews) | 4.7 (2,112 reviews) |
| Best For | Small businesses that want to start free, add calling and basic workflows cheaply on Starter, and may add marketing or service tools later. | Small outbound teams whose reps spend much of the day on the phone and want calling, SMS and email in one CRM. |
Pros and cons
HubSpot Sales Hub
Pros
- Free CRM for up to 2 users with no time limit
- Low Starter price with calling and basic workflows
- One database for sales, marketing and service
- Large integration marketplace
Cons
- Sequences need Professional at $90/seat/month plus $1,500 onboarding
- $7 Starter rate is a limited-time new-customer offer; regular price is $20
- Free tools carry HubSpot branding
- Costs climb quickly with more Hubs and seats
Close
Pros
- Best built-in calling and dialers here
- Calls, emails and texts in one timeline
- Fast setup for a sales team
- Self-serve buying
Cons
- Workflows start at $99/user/month
- Calling and SMS usage billed on top
- No marketing or service tools
- Solo plan limited to one user
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HubSpot Sales Hub is the best CRM for most small businesses: the free HubSpot CRM covers 2 users, and Starter adds calling and basic workflows cheaply. Budget for Professional ($90/seat/month plus $1,500 onboarding) if you need sequences.
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