Capsule CRM vs. HubSpot CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Capsule CRM
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Capsule is a CRM solution for businesses of up to 1,000 employees. The vendor boasts over 10,000 businesses globally as customers, who choose it as the platform to deliver success across their sales and customer facing teams. Capsule is presented as easy to use and quick to adopt. It also integrates with a growing range of popular apps, including Google G Suite, QuickBooks, MailChimp and Zapier. A free trial is available, and paid plans are available from $18 per user, per month.
$18
per month per user
HubSpot CRM
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
HubSpot’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.…
$0
Per Month [Unlimited Users]
Pricing
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Editions & Modules
Professional
$18
per month per user
Teams
$36
per month per user
Enterprise
$54
per month per user
Free Forever
$0
Per Month [Unlimited Users]
CRM Bundle
$50
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Considered Both Products
Capsule CRM
Chose Capsule CRM
  • Easy to signup and ease of use for small business use cases.
  • Non-aggresive (a good thing) sales team helps clients try it out at their own pace.
  • Only the key important featuers are visible on the screen which matter. Helps with lesser confusion with carry out simple tasks.
Chose Capsule CRM
It stacks up pretty well in basic features but lags behind in terms of CRM features and support, there is a lack of features as compared to the multitude of these software and support only exists over mail, a live chat feature would be much appreciated, integration with …
HubSpot CRM
Chose HubSpot CRM
HubSpot beat them 10-0. We used it before we knew about Hubspot. I dont mean to trash Capsule but it was no use to me. It might help other people out there, but it wasn't adding any value to our organization. I recommend Hubspot even in my dreams.
Chose HubSpot CRM
They are much faster and quicker for the purposes that we are using it. They are more clunky and disjointed whereas HubSpot has good integrations and work flows which makes the work faster and easier for us to carry out. The automatic task creation is particularly useful in …
Chose HubSpot CRM
Ease of search on resources and their abundance has helped with smoother adoption of the Hubspot CRM. In the right plan, the features are far more integrated and light weight to setup and execute. When choosing a CRM product is it important to choose one which has the vision to …
Chose HubSpot CRM
We were using Capsule before HubSpot and we also evaluated Infusionsoft. HubSpot CRM has the best user interface by far and is also the best value for money...seeing as it's free. Capsule was ugly, and didn't have half of the capabilities that HubSpot has. Infusionsoft was …
Chose HubSpot CRM
Some are too basic, others are stupidly complex (fine in the right environment though) but Hubspot works well for us.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.1
15 Ratings
5% above category average
HubSpot CRM
8.0
1542 Ratings
4% above category average
Customer data management / contact management8.415 Ratings8.71490 Ratings
Workflow management8.413 Ratings8.31456 Ratings
Territory management7.48 Ratings6.5184 Ratings
Opportunity management8.215 Ratings8.21393 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.714 Ratings8.51499 Ratings
Contract management8.112 Ratings8.0185 Ratings
Quote & order management8.011 Ratings7.41011 Ratings
Interaction tracking7.413 Ratings8.41445 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management8.511 Ratings7.8186 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.4
10 Ratings
11% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.4
1022 Ratings
1% below category average
Case management8.68 Ratings7.4952 Ratings
Call center management8.17 Ratings7.6821 Ratings
Help desk management8.58 Ratings7.3873 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.6
11 Ratings
13% above category average
HubSpot CRM
8.5
1359 Ratings
12% above category average
Lead management8.610 Ratings8.51281 Ratings
Email marketing8.69 Ratings8.61291 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.1
14 Ratings
7% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.6
1408 Ratings
0% above category average
Task management8.512 Ratings8.01350 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management8.110 Ratings7.1696 Ratings
Reporting7.612 Ratings7.71245 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.4
14 Ratings
10% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.9
1375 Ratings
4% above category average
Forecasting8.512 Ratings7.61078 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.014 Ratings8.21303 Ratings
Customizable reports8.611 Ratings7.81266 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.0
13 Ratings
5% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.4
1313 Ratings
2% below category average
Custom fields7.913 Ratings8.01286 Ratings
Custom objects7.611 Ratings7.71114 Ratings
Scripting environment8.68 Ratings6.3132 Ratings
API for custom integration8.010 Ratings7.5908 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.1
11 Ratings
3% below category average
HubSpot CRM
8.4
1272 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.010 Ratings8.41135 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.311 Ratings8.51211 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
7.8
12 Ratings
7% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.4
866 Ratings
2% above category average
Social data8.012 Ratings7.4849 Ratings
Social engagement7.611 Ratings7.3838 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.0
11 Ratings
11% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.6
974 Ratings
6% above category average
Marketing automation8.311 Ratings7.8967 Ratings
Compensation management7.69 Ratings7.5630 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Capsule CRM
8.0
12 Ratings
6% above category average
HubSpot CRM
7.8
1157 Ratings
4% above category average
Mobile access8.012 Ratings7.81157 Ratings
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User Ratings
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(15 ratings)
8.4
(1585 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(29 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(4 ratings)
8.3
(1444 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(4 ratings)
7.1
(23 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(8 ratings)
User Testimonials
Capsule CRMHubSpot CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
Zestia
It is difficult to beat the simplicity of use and design of Capsule CRM. Add to the fact that they offer the best free plan which is great to sign up our clients with so that they can see how valuable having a CRM is. Getting newbies to use CRM with ease helps us with our CRM projects and to sign up more clients seamlessly. Hence, it is perfect place to start with for a small business. Based on feedback from clients, who already have some premium apps to manage their sales and work orders, it can get tricky to integrate them with Capsule CRM and hence it's not that favourable in the complex IT solution use case for specific clients. Support is through messages only and it can get a bit frustating if one is in a hurry to get the setup done. It's preferred to take your time and raise support tickets as and when necessary.
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HubSpot
In my last position at a SAAS company, I used Salesforce and HATED IT. It was so clunky, and when I used HubSpot, it was like a breath of fresh air. Any company that does customer interactions and sales needs Hubspot. There is a TON of room for customization, which is AMAZING. I don't see anywhere that it wouldn't be a good fit.
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Pros
Zestia
  • Capsule is very easy to use. You can just jump in and learn as you go. There are advantages to really learning the ins and outs, but for those who aren't sold on a CRM to begin with it's good for just getting them started. It is what you make of it--you can use the most basic features or really dive in to the many functionalities.
  • The UI is clean and intuitive. We don't get easily overwhelmed while using it.
  • Capsule has a very robust contact management system. It allows for the generation of very specific lists within existing contacts, which is good if the user has to keep track of thousands of individuals and companies. There is a tagging feature that is great for further organizing contacts.
  • I like that there is a simple workflow option. I encourage the sales guys to make use of this "Tracks" feature, and they often do (but if they don't, it's not the end of the world, which is nice). It provides custom sets of tasks that are created as soon as you start an opportunity or a case.
  • Capsule has a LOT of integrations, which is great if you're looking to expand what you do with your CRM. We got Capsule just to keep track of the sales pipeline, but now that everyone's on board with the concept of a CRM (they weren't sold at first!) we can look into implementing more robust programs that can "talk to" Capsule.
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HubSpot
  • It tracks emails including opens, clicks, and keeps a great log.
  • I love how they give you options to build your own reports as well as some templated reports as well.
  • It creates an easy way to work with your colleagues even if its remote positions.
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Cons
Zestia
  • Its integration with Mail chimp is not smooth. Also, it does not allow to list contacts alphabetically which is a great downside of this tool. It does not contain some essential marketing features.
  • It needs to improve the user interface and make it more productive especially on the calendar view.
  • The contact sorting is quite disappointing. It would be nice if it allows users to set screen filters.
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HubSpot
  • Pricing - HubSpot offers a number of great features in the free version however the paid options can be pricey.
  • The free version could do with more options in some of the additional areas such as the marketing platform. Although there are some options included, they are very limited.
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Likelihood to Renew
Zestia
No answers on this topic
HubSpot
To be honest there are some barriers due to which we are unable to use Hubspot at it's full potentials. The region that we work in has some restrictions that don't allow us to make calls or text which leaves us to just Email to the client.
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Usability
Zestia
As a well-rounded business tool, Capsule CRM is an excellent choice. It fulfills our requirements and aids in the operation of our business. One of the most effective tools for managing our business solutions and supply chains is adding this tool to our system to see the fantastic results of effective management. Capsule CRM could try and see what they're offering to get the best results.
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HubSpot
I think the usability is great. I am able to train a new agent with zero experience in our process with HubSpot in a day or less. They can be proficient in using HubSpot quickly, the way I've designed it to work, in less than a week. I am able to load new leads, set calling campaigns, and start prospecting quickly. I've even had to call customer service for help, and they were super helpful.
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Support Rating
Zestia
Capsule CRM is the best application in allocating the problems and reasons for any project drawback. Your solution will be there within seconds. It controls business empowerment with its authentic approach and we can use this application without any problem. Our employees are on a single platform and we can decide and implement things at once. There is no need to wait for any meeting, as everything is just a click away. Our promotions are technical and easy to understand for clients and they can communicate well to deliver their ideas.
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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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Implementation Rating
Zestia
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
Zestia
We simply could not afford to use the other platforms and felt this was the best choice for now! And, we're really happy with our decision because it includes everything we had wanted, and at a better price. We refer a lot of clients to this product and train them on how to use it. Once their business grows they usually upgrade to the paid version.
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HubSpot
Salesforce requires a lot of in-depth knowledge both to implement and to manage. I found it to be quite clunky and there was an additional overhead for any marketing functionality, that wasn't up to par. Whilst Zoho had some good features, in practice the CRM was difficult to manage, customer support was non-existent, and like Salesforce, required 3rd party support agents in order make simple changes. comparison, HubSpot allows the user to make many changes themselves such as adding and mapping properties, and also has excellent customer service. Combined with a well-rounded offer in terms of marketing, analytics and a good CRM, HubSpot stands out as the clear winner.
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Return on Investment
Zestia
  • It's enabled us to have a cloud-based live database, rather than living off spreadsheets or an antiquated Access database
  • It's hard to really quantify ROI on a small startup, but it's been very helpful to have a small scale but powerful CRM as we grow the company.
  • Since we don't use it entirely as it's intended, the terminology and shortcuts are a bit confusing.
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HubSpot
  • Automation helps to save time so that we can reach out to more prospecting or save time that can be spent on more strategic sales tasks like deal management
  • Visibility/collaboration helps connect marketing and sales efforts vs them being siloed
  • Connection with salesforce helps us to get more out of our CRM spend as we have valuable data insights coming from Hubspot
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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.