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HubSpot CRM vs Nest

HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Remote Work

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

IoT & Smart Home

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and Nest differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMNest
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidHardware, Mobile, Web
CategoryRemote WorkIoT & Smart Home
Founded20062010

Identical on both: 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 HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Nest
  • Team Collaborationnot Nest
  • Project Managementnot Nest

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot HubSpot CRM
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot HubSpot CRM
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot 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

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

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

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest 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 Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is HubSpot CRM or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or Nest?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HubSpot CRM and On request for Nest.
Does HubSpot CRM or Nest run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest starts at On request.
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 Nest is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that Nest cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. Both handle Web support.
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