Software · head to head
Tuple vs HubSpot CRM
The short version
- Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Tuple there is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month; 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
- They diverge on capability: Tuple covers Low latency video, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tuple and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tuple | HubSpot CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows | Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2019 | 2006 |
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 Tuple
- Low latency video
- Screen sharing
- Cursor tracking
- Audio optimization
- Call recording
- Desktop Mac support
- Desktop Windows support
Only in HubSpot CRM
- Contact management
- Deal tracking
- Reporting
- Automation
- Slack
- GitHub
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tuple
- Remote pair programming with low latency screen controlnot HubSpot CRM
- Pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seatnot HubSpot CRM
- Starting pairing sessions from Slack or a calendar invitenot HubSpot CRM
HubSpot CRM
- Video Conferencingnot Tuple
- Team Collaborationnot Tuple
- Project Managementnot Tuple
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Tuple
- There is no free tier; after a 14-day trial the only self-serve plan is $30 per user per month
- Tuple is available only for macOS and Windows, with no Linux client
- Enterprise terms including custom contracts, invoice or PO payment and reduced per-user pricing are quote only with no published rate
- The 90% startup discount is restricted to companies less than two years old with fewer than 50 employees
- The refund policy covers only the most recent monthly payment
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Tuple
On request- Standard$29/month
- Unlimited calls
- HD video
- Screen sharing
HubSpot CRM
Free- FreeFree
- CRM
- Landing pages
- Starter$50/month
- Email campaigns
- Advanced features
- Support
- Professional$800/month
- Advanced automation
- Custom integration
- Support
Which should you pick?
Choose Tuple if
- You need low latency video.
- You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
- You also want screen sharing.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Tuple or HubSpot CRM better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tuple starts at On request and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tuple or HubSpot CRM?
- HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Tuple and Free for HubSpot CRM.
- Does Tuple or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
- Tuple runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
- Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tuple starts at On request.
- What is Tuple best used for?
- Tuple is most often used for remote pair programming with low latency screen control, pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seat, starting pairing sessions from slack or a calendar invite. Of those, remote pair programming with low latency screen control and pairing with external collaborators, clients or consultants without buying them a seat are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
- What can Tuple do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
- Tuple covers Low latency video, Screen sharing, Cursor tracking, Audio optimization. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting.