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HubSpot • Tested 2026

HubSpot review

Free CRM with Breeze AI for marketing, sales and service

Free CRM; Starter ~£15–£20/seat/moFree plan
8.9 /10Editorial score
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The short verdict

HubSpot's free CRM is the best starting point for small businesses, and Breeze AI adds drafting, summarisation and prospecting agents as you grow.

Our HubSpot review

HubSpot's free CRM tracks contacts, deals, emails and meetings with no user limit — remarkable value. Breeze, its AI layer, drafts emails, summarises records and calls, builds landing pages and powers agents for prospecting and customer service on paid tiers.

Starter plans are affordable; Professional tiers get expensive quickly, so plan your growth path. HubSpot offers EU data hosting, which some UK firms prefer.

What we like

  • Excellent free CRM
  • All-in-one marketing, sales and service
  • Breeze AI agents
  • GDPR consent tools

Watch out for

  • Professional tiers are expensive
  • Contracts can be annual
  • Can be more than a micro-business needs

Key features

  • Free CRM
  • Breeze AI assistant
  • Email marketing
  • Landing pages
  • Service inbox & chatbot

UK business & GDPR notes

EU data-centre hosting available. Built-in GDPR consent and subscription tools.

HubSpot pricing (UK)

Entry paid planFree CRM; Starter ~£15–£20/seat/mo
Free planYes

Indicative pricing, may exclude VAT. Last reviewed 24 September 2026 — confirm on the vendor's site.

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HubSpot: frequently asked questions

Is HubSpot free?

Yes — HubSpot offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free CRM; Starter ~£15–£20/seat/mo.

How much does HubSpot cost in the UK?

Entry pricing is Free CRM; Starter ~£15–£20/seat/mo (indicative, may exclude VAT). Prices change often, so confirm on the HubSpot website before buying.

Is HubSpot GDPR compliant for UK businesses?

EU data-centre hosting available. Built-in GDPR consent and subscription tools. Compliance also depends on how you use the tool — see our UK GDPR and AI checklist.

What are the best alternatives to HubSpot?

The best alternatives are Pipedrive, Zapier.

Who is HubSpot best for?

Growing SMEs that want marketing, sales and service in one place.