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Arduino Cloud vs HubSpot CRM

Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

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Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Remote Work

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention; 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: Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arduino Cloud and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Arduino Cloud and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeArduino CloudHubSpot CRM
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboardWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
CategoryUnknownRemote Work
Founded20052006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Integration services

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.

Arduino Cloud

  • Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot HubSpot CRM
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot HubSpot CRM
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot HubSpot CRM
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Team Collaborationnot Arduino Cloud
  • Project Managementnot Arduino Cloud

Where each one falls short

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

Arduino Cloud

  • The free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • Free accounts are limited to 25 compilations a day and 10 trigger notifications a day
  • The Maker plan at $72 a year lifts devices to 25 and retention to 3 months, still for a single user
  • Team pricing jumps to $1,000 a year
  • Two years of data retention and unlimited ingestion require Enterprise

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

Arduino Cloud

Free
  • MakerFree
    • 2 devices
    • Basic features
    • Cloud access
  • Maker Plus$7/month
    • Up to 10 devices
    • Advanced features
    • Better storage

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 Arduino Cloud if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Arduino Cloud 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 Arduino Cloud or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Arduino Cloud starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arduino Cloud or HubSpot CRM?
Arduino Cloud starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free.
Does Arduino Cloud or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Arduino Cloud best used for?
Arduino Cloud is most often used for connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard, over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices, logging sensor data and charting it over time, triggering notifications from device thresholds. Of those, connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard and over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Arduino Cloud do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting.
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