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    Braze

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ABraze is a customer engagement platform that enables relevant and memorable experiences between consumers and brands. With Braze, global brands can ingest and process customer data in real time, orchestrate and optimize contextually relevant, cross-channel marketing campaigns.N/A

    HubSpot CRM

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AHubSpot’s CRM enables growth-minded businesses to optimize their relationships with leads and customers. Through harnessing the power of carefully crafted sales, marketing, customer service, content management, and operations tools, the software aims to make it easy to unify team strategy and drive conversion. Additionally, the software allows users to connect with over 875 integration apps, APIs, and solutions partners to create a customizable user experience that suits the way teams work.…

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    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Editions & Modules
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    Free Forever
    $0
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    $50
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    Pricing Offerings
    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Considered Both Products
    Braze
    Chose Braze
    Braze has its own strengths and weaknesses compared to Bloomreach and Hubspot. Personally I prefer Bloomreach for lifecycle journey and orchestration however I've felt integration and scaling to be more straightforward with Braze. Other platforms have been reviewed but for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    I am not a CRM, mobile-CRM, or lifecycle marketing technology expert.

    Braze is distinct from the other tools I have used due to the SDK integration and feature set specifically suited for mobile app product-led companies like mine.
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    Braze offers stronger tutorials and more flexible personalization and targeting options compared to other platforms I’ve used. While other tools included some of the same features, they were harder to learn because of limited tutorials or confusing UX/UI. Many of them also used …
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    Over time, I realize that I need a platform that gives me the benefit of each platform all in one without having to switch for each benefit and that's why I went with Braze.
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    Braze is far superior. Easier to use, more robust, better AI (ML), experimentation capabilities, as well as a good education through Braze Academy.
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    I have used them in other businesses and have found them to be too basic. Braze provides such a dynamic range of features, its a no brainer for me. I think for the size of the business I am in now, Braze makes sense to be our product of choice as it can support everything we …
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    I would say Braze is far better in creaitng detailed and intelligent marketing journeys than any of the products I have mentioned. Intercom is primarily a support channel and so wasn't suitable for my use case, having limited features and requiring workarounds. Mailchimp is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    I didn't select Braze, it was implemented when I joined Fiverr.
    Braze is more flexible and has more options but Hubspot is more user friendly and easy to learn. The integration to other systems is built in and easier for less technical users.
    I also used the option of adding …
    Incentivized
    Chose Braze
    Braze fit our use-case. Every CRM/CEP has their positives and negatives and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It's worth doing your due diligence on your current needs and assessing future needs as well. Sometimes scalability will be a priority and Braze will facilitate …
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    HubSpot
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    HubSpot CRM works 'by itself', if you add different components to the suite, like Marketing, for example, you won't lose data or need to check the quality of syncs, APIs or webhooks. It's all native, all in one.
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    I think the major difference here is that HubSpot is focused more on B2B companies while Sailthru is more set up for B2C companies. It's important to select the right platforms and partners for your specific needs. HubSpot has many more tools and products that make a B2B …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    119 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    158 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    1617 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    1040 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    91 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    1010 Answers
    Features
    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
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    Braze
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    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1716 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.91661 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.41631 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings4.9184 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.41563 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings8.71680 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings7.9185 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings7.81152 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings8.81623 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings8.2186 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1157 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings8.31085 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings7.7927 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings8.1993 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.9
    1513 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings8.91439 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings8.91452 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1567 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings8.31510 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings7.8804 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.31403 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.2
    1538 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.01220 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings8.51475 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings8.31432 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1470 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings8.81450 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings8.71269 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings6.3132 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.41045 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    9.0
    1430 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.01295 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.01374 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    984 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Social data00 Ratings8.0972 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings8.1960 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1102 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings8.41104 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings7.8728 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Braze and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    Braze
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    7.9
    1293 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings7.91302 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (162 ratings)
    8.6
    (1771 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.9
    (32 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (129 ratings)
    8.4
    (1619 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    4.5
    (21 ratings)
    10.0
    (25 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BrazeHubSpot CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Braze
    If you're looking for a reliable, automated system to run customer feedback programme like the NPS, Braze offers possibly the best platform to operate such kind of a campaign. In addition, if you are looking to build email campaigns for existing clients with the goal of retention or relationship-building, Braze offers much better email delivery and engagement rates.
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    HubSpot
    I think HubSpot CRM is really worth it for small to large organizations who have at least 5 sales people. You really get more use out of the program the larger your sales team is. HubSpot CRM is such a robust program it does take time to learn and you need to be prepared to scale with it for years. You will be better at utilizing it after year 2 than year 1 for sure.
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    Pros
    Braze
    • Canvas feature has been really good for creating customer journey paths and long-term messaging campaigns.
    • They have been addressing feature requests to continue to improve the Canvas feature. One of the simplest but most-handy features is allowing Delay steps wait for a very specific date on a calendar -- so you can plan seasonal campaigns or when you have evergreen-style drip campaigns it allows for avoiding public holidays/etc.
    • The catalog feature provides a lot of use-cases and flexibility for personalizing comms or customizing comms for whitelabeled versions of our standard comms (for our B2B2C scenarios).
    • We use the catalog as a repository of our B2B2C brand info, messaging customization - it basically allows us to offer a whitelabeled configurable version of our optimized automated in-life comms in the branding of our b2b customers.
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    HubSpot
    • With a unified workflow, we can effortlessly update contact records, generate sales deals, and dispatch personalized marketing emails.
    • With Breeze AI, I can easily automate tasks by giving it the proper prompt. It doesn’t generate random text. It helps in managing tasks.
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    Cons
    Braze
    • Enabling GIF/videos to be directly uploaded on to Braze's platform
    • Easier way of creating canvases; right now it is too complex for someone new who is starting off in the company to understand what things do and where things are
    • Ability to track duplicate user profiles within the entire audience segment
    • Automated deduplicating email addresses/phone numbers in each targeting segment; right now it's done manually after extracting csv files
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    HubSpot
    • The mobile app could be better. It is fine for quick updates or checking something on the go, but it feels limited compared to the desktop version.
    • In my time of using Hubspot, the dashboard UI has changed twice I think, and it certainly isn't helpful when you're trying to get used a new view entirely.
    • I have observed HubSpot CRM sometimes has issues with large lists, and shows incorrect number on the list page versus the detail page.
    • Search can be improved, because sometimes it misbehaves or doesn't show what is expected.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Braze
    We are on a mission for an omnichannel experience for our customers and are already making good progress with Braze able to fully support and optimise this
    Incentivized
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    HubSpot
    Thus far, our company has found HubSpot CRM to be a reliable service that serves its purpose well: a centralized business contacts database, accessible remotely, with a simple and visually-pleasing interface. Issues are non-existent or resolved quickly, and when the service is experiencing interruptions, notifications and/or updates are sent regularly.
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    Usability
    Braze
    From my experience thus far, Braze is able to deeply integrate into a variety of tools and I haven't found a use case where Braze cannot offer a solution to an integration requirement. Integrations have been very easy to setup and developers have been able to manage and upgrade these seamlessly.
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    HubSpot
    There is a steep learning curve with HubSpot compared to more rigid Client/Case Management APIs. The platform's openness can be overwhelming to navigate and to teach to those who are technologically challenged. Once you learn the navigation and the tools needed to complete tasks, it becomes easier. There was a lot of clutter on the navigation menu. If your subscription doesn't give you access to a tool, you should be able to deactivate it or remove it from the navigation, which could reduce the platform's overwhelming nature.
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    Support Rating
    Braze
    Very responsive and helpful on simple questions, but not great other than that. They do not have a way for the customer/user to escalate a ticket. You have to contact your rep and in some cases, they don't respond within 24 hours so you have no idea if they have escalated it. There is no phone number for an urgent issue - you have to rely on email
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    HubSpot
    Because when I needed help HubSpot responded immediately and provided me with the information I needed which enabled me to realize that HubSpot was even more customizable and easier to use than I thought! And I already thought HubSpot was very user friendly and easy to use, and then Support showed me how to manipulate the settings, columns and the appearance of the tool.
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    Online Training
    Braze
    It's really well explained, there are lots of documentation about all topics. When we want to perform in a specific area, there are always a dedicated path. For each new feature, there is always some videos explaining the purpose and the new functionalities. Also I used to do the certification which allows me to show my achievements in my business environment.
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    HubSpot
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Braze
    No answers on this topic
    HubSpot
    If you've had any prior experience with cloud based marketing automation or group communication tools, you can do the implementation without paid outside support. Though getting to a SLA (service level agreement) would be best achieved with the help of a third party who can facilitate
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    Alternatives Considered
    Braze
    Braze is a cross-channel and data-driven tool. It is much more intuitive and easier to use. It supports a high volume of sending. Braze team provides excellent follow-up and support, and we are part of a large community of clients who share knowledge and help.
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    HubSpot
    Our team and senior managers deemed these products worth reviewing and requested that every team assess them, enabling our company to make an informed decision about the software to purchase. Everybody checked, and a survey was conducted among all those employees. We received the most votes for HubSpot CRM, as most employees preferred it.
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    Return on Investment
    Braze
    • We saved a couple of million by switching from Salesforce to Braze.
    • We increased our engagement for a limited-time promo by 33% by simply running a 4-variant subject line test.
    • We managed to reduce our unsubscribe volume by 18% by excluding dormant users.
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    HubSpot
    • When the decision came to explore a platform that would migrate our data and leave the transition as seamless as I would like to see more native options for automation possible, a number of products were suggested. Once we saw HubSpot CRM we knew it was for us. My division were the trial usage group...which has led to enterprise adoption and we couldn't be happier.
    • I wish I could say that the support team has been awesome... but we haven't needed to utilize them, which is a testimony in its own right. The couple of minor issues we had were largely user education issues and were quickly handled.
    • The commitment the entire HubSpot team has for, not just their clients, but anyone in business that is open to learn resonates with everything they do. I subscribed to their blog and the free resources they deliver is truly amazing and they deserve kudos.
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    ScreenShots

    HubSpot CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Store, track, manage, and report on the deals (sometimes referred to as “opportunities”) your sales team is working.Screenshot of Our contact record enables your team to record and retrieve information on anyone your business interacts with, helping everyone to stay on the same page.Screenshot of The product library gives you visibility into the goods and services you sell, then associates them with individual deals. With products, you can easily track what you're selling to your customers and from what channels.