HubSpot CRM vs. The Layer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HubSpot CRM
Score 8.3 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]
The Layer
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Pricing
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Editions & Modules
Free Forever
$0
Per Month [Unlimited Users]
CRM Bundle
$50
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Features
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.1
1666 Ratings
3% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Customer data management / contact management8.91604 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow management8.51573 Ratings00 Ratings
Territory management4.9184 Ratings00 Ratings
Opportunity management8.51509 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.61622 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract management7.9185 Ratings00 Ratings
Quote & order management8.31105 Ratings00 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.71565 Ratings00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management8.2186 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.2
1120 Ratings
6% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Case management8.41042 Ratings00 Ratings
Call center management7.9896 Ratings00 Ratings
Help desk management8.2955 Ratings00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.7
1473 Ratings
12% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Lead management8.81391 Ratings00 Ratings
Email marketing8.61403 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.2
1523 Ratings
6% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Task management8.31457 Ratings00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management8.0768 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting8.31351 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.3
1492 Ratings
8% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Forecasting8.31177 Ratings00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.41419 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable reports8.31377 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.0
1426 Ratings
4% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Custom fields8.61397 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom objects8.61218 Ratings00 Ratings
Scripting environment6.3132 Ratings00 Ratings
API for custom integration8.5998 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
9.0
1385 Ratings
7% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Single sign-on capability9.11243 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.01322 Ratings00 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
7.9
952 Ratings
5% above category average
The Layer
-
Ratings
Social data7.9934 Ratings00 Ratings
Social engagement8.0921 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.2
1065 Ratings
8% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Marketing automation8.41058 Ratings00 Ratings
Compensation management8.0698 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
7.8
1255 Ratings
2% above category average
The Layer
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Ratings
Mobile access7.81255 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(1711 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(31 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(1559 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.6
(24 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
4.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
5.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
HubSpot CRMThe Layer
Likelihood to Recommend
HubSpot
The all in one tool is particularly nice for an organization that has not had a CRM at all. The email tracking, meeting minutes, notes, and tying everything together is especially helpful from the commerical side. There tends to be a lot in the tool, much of which we probably don't leverage as best we should, but overall it is a very helpful tool. It is well suited to handle all aspects of a customer interaction with your company
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Layer Systems
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Pros
HubSpot
  • HubSpot shows all customer interactions in one place.
  • It makes tracking deals and sales stages very easy.
  • It saves time by automating follow-ups and reminders.
  • It connects smoothly with other tools we use.
  • It gives clear, real-time reports and dashboards.
  • It helps sales and marketing work together with better leads.
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Layer Systems
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Cons
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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Layer Systems
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Layer Systems
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Usability
HubSpot
I am giving it this rating because it has helped us keep track of leads, it saved us a lot of time by automating tasks, and it makes it easy for different teams to work together. It is user-friendly and has improved our approach to communicating with customers and closing deals.
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Layer Systems
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Support Rating
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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Layer Systems
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Implementation Rating
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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Layer Systems
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Alternatives Considered
HubSpot
We've been using Hubspot for years and don't foresee making any changes away from it. It has been fully integrated into how our business operates. We ultimately selected HubSpot CRM because it had all the features and functions that our marketing, sales, and operations teams wanted. And it offered those features and functions at the right price point for our organization.
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Layer Systems
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Return on Investment
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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Layer Systems
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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.