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    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.…

    $0

    Per Month [Unlimited Users]

    Zoho CRM Plus

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AZoho Corporation offers Zoho CRM Plus, a customer experience management platform that features a virtual AI assistant, process automation and business rules engine, and customer behavior analytics.

    $59

    per month per user

    Pricing
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Editions & Modules
    Free Forever
    $0
    Per Month [Unlimited Users]
    CRM Bundle
    $50
    per month
    Basic
    $57
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Considered Both Products
    HubSpot
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    I have worked for companies that used Pipedrive and Zoho CRM Plus, but despite their differences in features, I find these tools to be the same. Zoho CRM Plus is excellent software to keep clients' information in the same location, but it is too costly if you ask me. Pipedrive …
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    HubSpot combines most of the CRM, Marketing Automation, Sales Enablement, and Deal Management. HubSpot's UI and the speed of navigation between screens are very good, with no lag, making it a great platform for sales and marketing teams.
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    Much simpler to set up (vs Salesforce) and much more usable than Zoho. We switched from HubSpot -> Zoho because Zoho was way cheaper, but you get what you pay for(!) and so we recently switched back to HubSpot. Everyone is very happy!
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    HubSpot CRM has the upper hand in terms of ease of usage, change management and training new team members. HubSpot CRM has everything sorted in terms of UX and no team member especially new team members don't feel intimidated by this tool. It is really easy to use and access to …
    Incentivized
    Zoho
    Chose Zoho CRM Plus
    Zoho integrates better with our needs and it's more customizable to fit our processes.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho CRM Plus
    Zoho CRM Plus offers more functionality then any of the other tools we looked at. We didn't feel like adding several additional software solutions just to get the same we can have in one package here. Zoho is maybe not perfect in every aspect but overall it's a great choice.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho CRM Plus
    I utilize HubSpot to gather data based on IP addresses from customers who visit our website. I do not use Zoho CRM for forms since the customization is clunky to design. HubSpot collects account data from the form and that helps me evaluate to sales potential of that account. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho CRM Plus
    • Zoho CRM gives you tools to customise it for your business.
    • The limitless integration with open GET/POST APIs enabled us to connect with our legacy accounting system like a Woow.
    • Amazingly beautiful looking reports and dashboards on its BI tools are handy on the go with mobile …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    1608 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    49 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1204 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    49 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    1618 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    51 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    1040 Answers
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    48 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    1010 Answers
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    43 Answers
    Features
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1718 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.91663 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management8.41633 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management4.9184 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.41565 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.71682 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management7.9185 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management7.81152 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.81624 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management8.2186 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1158 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Case management8.31085 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management7.7928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management8.1993 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.9
    1515 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management8.91440 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.91453 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1567 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Task management8.31510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management7.8804 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting8.31403 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.2
    1539 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting8.01221 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization8.51475 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.31432 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1471 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields8.81451 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects8.71269 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment6.3132 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.41046 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    9.0
    1430 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.01295 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.01374 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    985 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Social data8.0973 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement8.1961 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1102 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation8.41104 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management7.8728 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM Plus
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    7.9
    1293 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Zoho CRM Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access7.91302 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (1773 ratings)
    7.7
    (53 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (32 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (1621 ratings)
    7.2
    (18 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (25 ratings)
    7.7
    (42 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)
    8.2
    (16 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HubSpot CRMZoho CRM Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Starting with campaigns, once we send the campaign out, prospects who open it are moved into the sales funnel; the sales team then calls or emails the prospect. Our VOIP works in conjunction with Zoho CRM Plus, so phone calls are logged into the contact. And generates another call, letter, or appointment with the client on the Zoho calendar. Emails are sent through Gmail since Zoho CRM Plus does not work with Gmail. The client's email must be copied and pasted into Gmail. (responses are tracked in the Zoho CRM Plus). Once the sales team meets with the client and starts the process, it turns into an "opportunity" where all stages in the sale are tracked. We mail merge the contact info to the correct letter template, then download it into "Word," where the letter is proofed and corrected as necessary (Zoho merge does not allow you to work in "Word" 2019). When finalized, it is then uploaded back into Zoho CRM Plus under the Opportunity. The sale then continues through the process, and once signed off on, all the details of the job are logged into the Zoho CRM Plus. When the job is completed and closed out, Zoho CRM Plus automatically sends the client a thank you email. The client will then can biannual automatic emails reminding them to set up their bi-annual inspection.
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    Pros
    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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    Zoho
    • Zoho CRM Plus is very good at automating many functional areas of our company including: sales, marketing, operations, and engineering. It is functionally rich, and matches the functionality we used to have with Salesforce.com, but at a much more reasonable cost.
    • Zoho CRM Plus is easily "configured" to match our business processes. The ability to configure the user interface is very good, and the "BluePrint", custom functions, and reporting allow us to automate our unique operational needs.
    • The buying process for Zoho CRM is extremely friendly. You can switch between software types from basic CRM to Zoho CRM +. You also can pay monthly, or annually, and don't have to purchase months before your renewal dates and get pestered by sales people.
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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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    Zoho
    • Managing attachments. Limited space for each user and you can’t easily delete attachments in bulk so if you reach your limit it becomes expensive to buy more space or labor-intensive to find and delete attachments manually.
    • You can’t filter accounts by their related module fields. For example, in list view, filter all accounts with more than one contact.
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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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    Zoho
    I personally started off as a CRM novice. But in a matter of 2 months, I was writing my own custom workflows, playing with modules and fields, and training my sales and operations teams to manage leads and accounts. Simply put, the system is intuitive after a brief introduction. The level of customization is staggering until you change your mindset. Zoho CRM Plus excels where you're able to attack your goals as problems already solved in the platform — you just need to locate the feature to make what you want to happen... happen! I equate it to the Adobe Creative Suite. You don't pick the fun filter before you lay out what exactly you want to draw. With that mindset intact, you can dial in the system to meet your and your team's needs based on your proposed SOLUTIONS, not just leaning heavily into a single feature to "force" some ROI.
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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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    Zoho
    Every account representative I have worked with has been extremely helpful and nice. You can tell the account reps and support staff truly care about the product and want to provide you with the resources that you need. The response time is also fast for support inquiries and that has been a massive help for us.
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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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Zoho
    I utilize HubSpot to gather data based on IP addresses from customers who visit our website. I do not use Zoho CRM for forms since the customization is clunky to design. HubSpot collects account data from the form and that helps me evaluate to sales potential of that account. Then I use Zapier to Zap the info into Zoho. Zoho CRM then is used to reach back out to the customer and begin tracking interactions
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    HubSpot
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    I would recommend that module wise update feature be opened up, for free to an additional 50-75% of paid users. These users can be restricted to work on a single module to update information only where they do not cross over multiple modules
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    Professional Services
    HubSpot
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    I already discussed this prior with the Enterprise Support. But them aside, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Zoho is committed to connecting their userbase together. Within a month or two of using the product, we were told about Zoho User Groups. We had one right in my backyard (Chicago). I was able to both attend a meeting (pre-covid), and then stay in touch in an integrated Cliq channel. I always have power-users at my fingertips to ask quick questions. That Zoho makes it a point to keep these connections, and empower them... makes my life easier when inevitable "wants" pop up.
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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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    Zoho
    • The ROI is significantly positive due to the comprehensive set of modules available.
    • Positive: My clients have better Dashboard data developed through Zoho Analytics than they do even though they use Salesforce. Also, Zoho CRM Plus can integrate with Salesforce or other system either through their own integrations or from Zapier.
    • Campaigns allows me to target specific prospects via HTML emails, and complete tracking. This is a complement to the more shotgun approach of social media,
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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.

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