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Aqara vs HubSpot CRM

Aqara logo

Aqara

Software

Smart home sensors and automation ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aqara a hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first; HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aqara and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Aqara and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeAqaraHubSpot CRM
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20162006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aqara

  • Zigbee protocol
  • Sensor ecosystem
  • Automation scenes
  • Long battery life
  • Local processing
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Assistant

Only in HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aqara

  • Smart home sensors, switches and cameras on Zigbeenot HubSpot CRM
  • Automations across HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThingsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Matter-based smart home setupsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Door locks and curtain controllers tied to routinesnot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Aqara
  • Team Collaborationnot Aqara
  • Project Managementnot Aqara

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aqara

  • A hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first
  • Primarily a hardware company, so the app exists to run devices you have bought
  • Zigbee devices depend on the hub remaining supported

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Aqara

On request
  • Door Sensor$15/month
    • Zigbee
    • Long battery
    • Instant alerts
  • Motion Sensor$20/month
    • Light sensor
    • Adjustable sensitivity
    • Pet immune
  • Hub M2$60/month
    • Zigbee hub
    • IR control
    • HomeKit support

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Aqara if

  • You need zigbee protocol.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sensor ecosystem.
Aqara review

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Aqara or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Aqara starts at On request and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aqara or HubSpot CRM?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Aqara and Free for HubSpot CRM.
Does Aqara or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
Aqara runs on IOS, Android. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aqara starts at On request.
What is Aqara best used for?
Aqara is most often used for smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee, automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings, matter-based smart home setups, door locks and curtain controllers tied to routines. Of those, smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee and automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Aqara do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, Sensor ecosystem, Automation scenes, Long battery life. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting.
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