Software · head to head
HubSpot CRM vs IFTTT
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
- They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, IFTTT covers If-then applets.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HubSpot CRM and IFTTT actually diverge.
| Attribute | HubSpot CRM | IFTTT |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 HubSpot CRM
- Contact management
- Deal tracking
- Reporting
- Automation
- Slack
- GitHub
- Salesforce
- Zapier
Only in IFTTT
- If-then applets
- Webhooks
- Smart home integration
- Social media
- Email notifications
- Data logging
- 650+ services
- Smart home devices
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
HubSpot CRM
- Video Conferencingnot IFTTT
- Team Collaborationnot IFTTT
- Project Managementnot IFTTT
IFTTT
- Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot HubSpot CRM
- Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot HubSpot CRM
- Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot HubSpot CRM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
IFTTT
- Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
- Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
- Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
- Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support
Pricing, plan by plan
HubSpot CRM
Free- FreeFree
- CRM
- Landing pages
- Starter$50/month
- Email campaigns
- Advanced features
- Support
- Professional$800/month
- Advanced automation
- Custom integration
- Support
IFTTT
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose IFTTT if
- You need if-then applets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want webhooks.
Questions people ask
- Is HubSpot CRM or IFTTT better?
- Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or IFTTT?
- HubSpot CRM starts at Free and IFTTT at Free.
- Does HubSpot CRM or IFTTT run on more platforms?
- HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is HubSpot CRM best used for?
- HubSpot CRM is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
- What can HubSpot CRM do that IFTTT cannot?
- HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Reporting, Automation. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Both handle Email, Web support.