HubSpot CRM vs Pipedrive
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business and The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
HubSpot CRM ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Small business owners choosing a CRM (HubSpot vs Salesforce vs Zoho) / Sales managers and founders choosing CRM software for sales teams (Salesforce vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Close). The best balance of power and simplicity, with an unbeatable free plan for starting out.
At a glance
| HubSpot CRM | Pipedrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business | #3 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best overall free CRM and scalability | Best for visual pipeline management |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $1,200/mo) | $$ ($14 to $99/user/mo) |
| HQ | Cambridge, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
HubSpot CRM
The best balance of power and simplicity, with an unbeatable free plan for starting out.
www.hubspot.com/products/crmSee full entry in The 11 Best CRM Software for Small Business
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