HubSpot vs Nutshell
Both are in CRM. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Nutshell's cheapest paid plan is $13/mo, against $20/mo for HubSpot.
- HubSpot has a free plan; Nutshell does not.
- Fees: HubSpot states none; Nutshell Per user per month.
| HubSpot | Nutshell | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $20/mo | from $13/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Starter ($20/mo) | Foundation ($19/mo, $13/mo annual); Growth ($32/mo, $25/mo annual); Pro ($49/mo, $42/mo annual); Business ($67/mo, $59/mo annual); Top plan ($89/mo, $79/mo annual) |
| Fees | Not stated | Per user per month |
| Best for | Small business | Not stated |
| Key features | Free CRM tools for up to 2 users; Marketing, sales, service, content and data tools in one platform; Email marketing with automation (Starter); Live chat and conversational bots (limited) | Unlimited contacts and storage; Email and calendar sync; AI Chatbot, form builder and landing pages; AI outcomes included monthly (10 to 150 by plan) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
HubSpot
- A free plan for up to 2 users, no card needed
- Starter is priced per seat from $20 a month
- One platform across marketing, sales and service
Trade-offs
- Free and Starter email sends are capped and carry HubSpot branding on Free
- Professional and Enterprise tiers are priced on each Hub's own page and are not covered here
- Prices are per seat and per Hub, so totals grow with team size and products
Nutshell
- Free 14-day trial, no credit card
- Free live support on every plan
- No seat minimums or maximums
- Webchat, landing pages and attribution reporting included
Trade-offs
- Email marketing is a paid add-on starting at $49 a month, and Engagement (SMS and messaging) is $16 per user a month
- Automation needs the $42 or $49 Pro plan
- Phone support is on the top plan only