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Clearbit vs HubSpot Service Hub

Clearbit logo

Clearbit

CRM

B2B data enrichment and intelligence

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
HubSpot Service Hub logo

HubSpot Service Hub

Customer Support

Customer service software for scaling companies

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; HubSpot Service Hub the free tier is capped at 2 users
  • They diverge on capability: Clearbit covers Company enrichment, HubSpot Service Hub covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearbit and HubSpot Service Hub actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearbit and HubSpot Service Hub differ
AttributeClearbitHubSpot Service Hub
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCRMCustomer Support
Founded20152006

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 Clearbit

  • Company enrichment
  • Contact enrichment
  • Lead scoring
  • Reveal (website visitors)
  • Forms shortening
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Segment

Only in HubSpot Service Hub

  • Ticketing
  • Knowledge base
  • Customer feedback
  • Live chat
  • Conversational bots
  • Reporting
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Clearbit

  • Lead enrichmentnot HubSpot Service Hub
  • Account targetingnot HubSpot Service Hub
  • Personalizationnot HubSpot Service Hub
  • Lead scoringnot HubSpot Service Hub

HubSpot Service Hub

  • Shared inbox and ticketing for a support teamnot Clearbit
  • Knowledge base and customer self-servicenot Clearbit
  • Live chat and chatbots on a websitenot Clearbit
  • Customer feedback surveys and CSATnot Clearbit
  • Support reporting tied into the HubSpot CRMnot Clearbit

Where each one falls short

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

Clearbit

  • Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
  • Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
  • Limited data for smaller or private companies
  • Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability

HubSpot Service Hub

  • The free tier is capped at 2 users
  • Professional carries a one-off onboarding fee of $1,500, and Enterprise $3,500, on top of the seat price
  • Seats are $90 a month billed monthly against $100 billed annually on Professional, so the annual commitment is not the cheaper option per month
  • AI features run on monthly credits, 500 on Starter and 3,000 on Professional, which do not roll over
  • Extra credits cost $0.010 each once the monthly allocation is spent

Pricing, plan by plan

Clearbit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.

HubSpot Service Hub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Contact management
    • Ticketing
    • Team email
  • Starter$10/month
    • Simple ticket automation
    • Multiple ticket pipelines
    • Live chat
  • Professional$100/month
    • Help desk workspace
    • Customer success workspace
    • Customer agent
  • Enterprise$150/month
    • Skill-based routing
    • Conditional SLAs
    • Customer journey analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearbit if

  • You need company enrichment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want contact enrichment.

Choose HubSpot Service Hub if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want knowledge base.

Questions people ask

Is Clearbit or HubSpot Service Hub better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearbit starts at Free and HubSpot Service Hub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clearbit or HubSpot Service Hub?
Clearbit starts at Free and HubSpot Service Hub at Free.
Does Clearbit or HubSpot Service Hub run on more platforms?
Clearbit runs on Web, API. HubSpot Service Hub runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Clearbit for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clearbit best used for?
Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what HubSpot Service Hub is typically brought in for.
What can Clearbit do that HubSpot Service Hub cannot?
Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). HubSpot Service Hub covers Ticketing, Knowledge base, Customer feedback, Live chat. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?

Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.

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HubSpot Service Hub: How much does HubSpot Service Hub cost per user?

Free plan at $0/month. Starter at $10/month per seat (new customers; regular $20/month), Professional at $100/month per seat, Enterprise at $150/month per seat.

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Clearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?

Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.

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HubSpot Service Hub: What is the free trial length for HubSpot Service Hub?

A 14-day free trial is available for evaluating Service Hub functionality before commitment to a paid plan.

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Clearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?

Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.

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HubSpot Service Hub: Does HubSpot Service Hub have a free permanent plan?

Yes, the free plan includes contact management, ticketing, and team email features at $0/month with no credit card required.

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Clearbit: Is there an API available?

Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.

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