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HubSpot CRM vs Responsive

HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Responsive logo

Responsive

Software

Strategic Response Management

From
$400/month
Rated
-

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; Responsive restricted to Canadian custodians and CIRO compliance; geographic limitation to Canadian market only
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Responsive covers AI content suggestions.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and Responsive differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMResponsive
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb
Founded20062015

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 HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • GitHub
  • Zapier
  • Mobile iOS support

Only in Responsive

  • AI content suggestions
  • Response automation
  • Content library
  • Collaboration
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Salesforce
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Responsive
  • Team Collaborationnot Responsive
  • Project Managementnot Responsive

Responsive

  • Automated back-office administration for Canadian independent portfolio managersnot HubSpot CRM
  • Client onboarding and compliance management for investment advisory firmsnot 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

Responsive

  • Restricted to Canadian custodians and CIRO compliance; geographic limitation to Canadian market only
  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required from sales

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

Responsive

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • AI suggestions
    • Content library
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Advanced AI
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

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 Responsive if

  • You need ai content suggestions.
  • You also want response automation.

Questions people ask

Is HubSpot CRM or Responsive better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and Responsive at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or Responsive?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HubSpot CRM and $400/month for Responsive.
Does HubSpot CRM or Responsive run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Responsive runs on Web.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Responsive starts at $400/month.
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 Responsive is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that Responsive cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Responsive covers AI content suggestions, Response automation, Content library, Collaboration. Both handle Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Web support.

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