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HubSpot CRM vs Nimble

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HubSpot CRM

Remote Work

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimble logo

Nimble

CRM

Social CRM for teams

From
$19/month
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 plan discount for new customers only, subject to discontinuation at any time without notice; Nimble nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Deal tracking, Nimble covers Social media integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and Nimble differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMNimble
Starting priceFree$19/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb
CategoryRemote WorkCRM
Founded20062010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Google Workspace

Only in Nimble

  • Social media integration
  • Pipeline management
  • Task management
  • Email integration
  • Activity timeline
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Contact and deal management for sales teamsnot Nimble
  • Customer data organization and reportingnot Nimble
  • Team collaboration with permission controlsnot Nimble

Nimble

  • Social sellingnot HubSpot CRM
  • Relationship managementnot HubSpot CRM
  • Lead trackingnot 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 plan discount for new customers only, subject to discontinuation at any time without notice
  • Free plan limited to 2 users and 1,000 contacts, requiring upgrade for larger teams
  • Per-seat pricing model on all paid tiers, making team expansion costly

Nimble

  • Nimble Business plan as captured 30 December 2023 was $24.90/user/month annually ($29.90 monthly), capped at 25,000 contact records and 2GB storage per user, with $10/month add-ons for extra 10,000 contacts or extra 10GB storage

Pricing, plan by plan

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • Free CRMFree
    • Up to 2 users
    • 1,000 contacts
    • Unlimited customer data
  • Starter$15/month
    • Required fields
    • Permission sets
    • Multiple currencies
  • Professional$50/month
    • AI customer agent
    • Duplicate management
    • Standard contact scoring
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Custom objects
    • Organize teams
    • Single sign-on

Nimble

$19/month
  • Essentials$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Social integration
  • Plus$39/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Pipeline management
    • Task tracking
  • Pro$59/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom fields

Which should you pick?

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need deal tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want email.
HubSpot CRM review

Choose Nimble if

  • You need social media integration.
  • You also want pipeline management.
Nimble review

Questions people ask

Is HubSpot CRM or Nimble better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and Nimble at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or Nimble?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HubSpot CRM and $19/month for Nimble.
Does HubSpot CRM or Nimble run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Nimble runs on Web.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nimble starts at $19/month.
What is HubSpot CRM best used for?
HubSpot CRM is most often used for contact and deal management for sales teams, customer data organization and reporting, team collaboration with permission controls. Of those, contact and deal management for sales teams and customer data organization and reporting are not what Nimble is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that Nimble cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Deal tracking, Email, Reporting, Automation. Nimble covers Social media integration, Pipeline management, Task management, Email integration. Both handle Contact management, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HubSpot CRM: What is the cost of HubSpot CRM for different company sizes?

Free CRM for up to 2 users at $0/month. Starter at $15/month per seat (new customers only), Professional at $50/month per seat, Enterprise at $75/month per seat.

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HubSpot CRM: What are the user and contact limits on the free HubSpot CRM plan?

Free plan supports up to 2 users, 1,000 contacts, and unlimited customer data with no expiration date or credit card required.

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HubSpot CRM: Can data migrate from free to paid HubSpot CRM plans without loss?

Users can upgrade from free to premium tiers without data migration required, meaning all contacts and information transfer to the new plan.

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HubSpot CRM: Is there a discount for HubSpot CRM new customer pricing?

Starter plan offers a new customer discount with no set end date, but HubSpot reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.

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