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Control4 vs HubSpot CRM

Control4 logo

Control4

Software

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; 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: Control4 covers Integrated Control, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and HubSpot CRM differ
AttributeControl4HubSpot CRM
Starting price$1000/projectFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
Founded20032006

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 Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

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.

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot HubSpot CRM
  • Commercial building controlnot HubSpot CRM
  • Custom installationnot HubSpot CRM
  • Luxury smart homenot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Control4
  • Team Collaborationnot Control4
  • Project Managementnot Control4

Where each one falls short

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

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

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

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

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 Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or HubSpot CRM?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/project for Control4 and Free for HubSpot CRM.
Does Control4 or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. 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. Control4 starts at $1000/project.
What is Control4 best used for?
Control4 is most often used for whole-home automation, commercial building control, custom installation, luxury smart home. Of those, whole-home automation and commercial building control are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

Source
Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

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Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

Source

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