HubSpot CRM vs. Nutshell CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HubSpot CRM
Score 8.4 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]
Nutshell
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Nutshell offers a CRM with contact management, calendar sync, click-to-call, and collaboration features.
$19
per month per user
Pricing
HubSpot CRMNutshell CRM
Editions & Modules
Free Forever
$0
Per Month [Unlimited Users]
CRM Bundle
$50
per month
Foundation
$19
per month per user
Growth
$32
per month per user
Pro
$49
per month per user
Business
$67
per month per user
Enterprise
$89
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HubSpot CRMNutshell
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details15% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
HubSpot CRMNutshell CRM
Considered Both Products
HubSpot CRM
Chose HubSpot CRM
No integration with the HubSpot database we didn't want to have two databases. However, Nutshell offers an amazing ability for sales people to follow a specific sales process and has great metrics you can measure through their reports and HubSpot lacks that but I am sure they …
Chose HubSpot CRM
HubSpot relatively has better more engaging and time saving features compared to these platforms.
Nutshell
Chose Nutshell CRM
My understanding is HubSpot CRM is cheap and strength is in marketing/blogs, etc. Nutshell CRM is easy to use and powerful tracking reports.
Features
HubSpot CRMNutshell CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.0
1716 Ratings
2% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.1
15 Ratings
15% above category average
Customer data management / contact management8.91661 Ratings9.014 Ratings
Workflow management8.41631 Ratings10.013 Ratings
Territory management4.9184 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Opportunity management8.41563 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.71680 Ratings7.714 Ratings
Contract management7.9185 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Quote & order management7.81152 Ratings9.59 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.81623 Ratings7.812 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management8.2186 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.0
1157 Ratings
4% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
7 Ratings
26% above category average
Case management8.31085 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Call center management7.7927 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Help desk management8.1993 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.9
1513 Ratings
14% above category average
Nutshell CRM
8.7
14 Ratings
12% above category average
Lead management8.91439 Ratings9.713 Ratings
Email marketing8.91452 Ratings7.812 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.1
1567 Ratings
5% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.3
13 Ratings
19% above category average
Task management8.31510 Ratings9.712 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management7.8804 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Reporting8.31403 Ratings10.09 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.2
1538 Ratings
7% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
13 Ratings
27% above category average
Forecasting8.01220 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.51475 Ratings10.012 Ratings
Customizable reports8.31432 Ratings10.012 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.0
1470 Ratings
5% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.9
11 Ratings
26% above category average
Custom fields8.81450 Ratings9.511 Ratings
Custom objects8.71269 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Scripting environment6.3132 Ratings10.02 Ratings
API for custom integration8.41045 Ratings9.96 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
9.0
1430 Ratings
7% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.6
4 Ratings
13% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.01295 Ratings9.63 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.01374 Ratings9.63 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.0
984 Ratings
6% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.6
9 Ratings
24% above category average
Social data8.0972 Ratings9.29 Ratings
Social engagement8.1960 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
8.1
1102 Ratings
7% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
2 Ratings
28% above category average
Marketing automation8.41104 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Compensation management7.8728 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
HubSpot CRM
7.9
1293 Ratings
4% above category average
Nutshell CRM
9.0
13 Ratings
17% above category average
Mobile access7.91302 Ratings9.013 Ratings
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User Ratings
HubSpot CRMNutshell CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(1771 ratings)
9.7
(15 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
(32 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(1619 ratings)
8.7
(5 ratings)
Availability
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(25 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(9 ratings)
8.0
(1 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 CRMNutshell CRM
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.
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Nutshell Inc.
This can be used for different industries, healthcare, IT, retail or any company with a customer service line, big or small. if i had to ask, i would say "Do you have any type of filing system that you use?" "anything where you are keeping track of personal/ business information." Do you need access to information on a day to day basis? If they do , then this can be used , especially if you need to keep track of the numbers; we like how we can see if are things going up or down.
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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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Nutshell Inc.
  • Customization - we are able to make Nutshell make the most sense for our company and processes
  • Scheduling - the ability to set tasks allows us to never forget a follow-up call or email
  • Tags - allow us to prioritize leads and segment our customers and potential customers
  • Communication - the ability to tag colleagues in notes for callbacks or updates to accounts is very helpful to keep everyone on the same page
  • Email History - being able to blind copy all our email communication to Nutshell, allows us to have email threads and notes all in one place
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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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Nutshell Inc.
  • integration with email doesn't work as advertised
  • would like integration with quickbooks
  • If there is a misspelling in any one email address, you can not send a mass email. You must go back and correct each error before it can send.
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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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Nutshell Inc.
This is perfect for a small business / Home based business with SaaS. Nutshell constantly adds new features and the price is much better than more robust software like Salesforce.
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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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Nutshell Inc.
Extremely easy to use and they help you throughout the process. I find it not challenging, an effective utility to help us prioritize and engage efficiently at a reasonable price point. We enjoy working with the team there and they're easy to access. I've already recommended it to two colleagues
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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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Nutshell Inc.
Nutshell's support team has always been great and they tend to go above and beyond. They are polite, friendly, personable and great listeners. They are also great about sending follow up emails too.
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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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Nutshell Inc.
Implementation is difficult everytime but this was relatively simple due to the small amount of data we moved
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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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Nutshell Inc.
When I first started with BCI, they were using ACT!. It was hard to navigate and there were a lot of spots for duplicate information that made it hard to know if you were in the right spot or not. Then if you had trouble, you would spend 3 hours on the phone with customer service and often they would not even be able to find a solution. I would not recommend ACT! to anyone. Since getting nutshell, I have learned a bit about Cosential and I know that it is more catered to the construction industry and can help with proposal creation, so I think that may be something we consider in the not-too-near future.
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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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Nutshell Inc.
  • Nutshell CRM has had a major impact on ROI. The last program we used cost more and had fewer features and accessibility.
  • One negative impact is its email functions. As stated before in this review I need to be able to send large attachments and pics through email and Nutshell is very limited when it comes to that.
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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.

Nutshell Screenshots

Screenshot of Nutshell's dashboard, mobile app, and sales metrics.Screenshot of the interface to build custom pipelines.Screenshot of where to measure contact engagement with Nutshell Marketing emails, forms, website traffic, and landing pages.Screenshot of the interface to engage with website visitors and leads throughout the buying journey via multiple channels using Nutshell Engagement. Channels include SMS, AI webchat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs.Screenshot of Quotes & Invoices, where users can create, send, and monitor custom quotes and invoices without leaving Nutshell.