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HubSpot CRM vs n8n

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HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
n8n logo

n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HubSpot CRM and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and n8n differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMn8n
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20062019

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
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Web support

Only in n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot n8n
  • Team Collaborationnot n8n
  • Project Managementnot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot HubSpot CRM
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot HubSpot CRM
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot 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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

HubSpot CRM

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n 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.
HubSpot CRM review

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is HubSpot CRM or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or n8n?
HubSpot CRM starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does HubSpot CRM or n8n run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
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 n8n is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that n8n cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace.
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