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HubSpot Marketing Hub vs Marketo vs Oracle Eloqua comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of HubSpot Marketing Hub is 8.2%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Marketo is 8.0%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Eloqua is 5.9%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HubSpot Marketing Hub8.2%
Marketo8.0%
Oracle Eloqua5.9%
Other77.9%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Xx Ee - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Content Marketing Strategist at a outsourcing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Has supported marketing and sales alignment while leaving room for better customization options
I have recommendations for making it easier to customize. I used to work in a tech company, so it's very easy to do that in-house, and our team did that. It's not easy to customize for a regular user though. In the world of generative AI where it's easy for you to connect different tools, APIs, etc., HubSpot Marketing Hub still requires some customization. For example, if you want to make sure it's connected with a custom CRM or some other CRM, there is some fair bit of modification that's required. Some main differences in my experience between HubSpot Marketing Hub and Salesforce are that Salesforce is a bit un-user-friendly. I have to be fair, I haven't used Salesforce too much, but I think HubSpot Marketing Hub is much more user-friendly.
Anika Gaur - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Digital Solutions Analyst at Rich Products
Effective lead management and useability with room for reporting improvements
Customer support could be more helpful. The reporting could be better, with more engaging reports and the ability to collaborate more objects, like opportunities. Incorporating AI features similar to tools like HubSpot and Salesforce account engagement would be beneficial. Additionally, Marketo should work on automating tools and updating the product since it looks similar to how it did five years ago.
Mayilsamy Subramanian - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Oracle implementation provides seamless CRM integration and detailed performance metrics for effective marketing strategy
The most valuable feature of Oracle Eloqua is its user-friendliness, making it easier for developers or individuals new to Oracle Eloqua to access all components. It's user-friendly compared to other marketing tools with straightforward navigation, and for example, if someone is transitioning from Marketo or Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Oracle Eloqua, they can quickly understand the components, such as segmentation, which is named simply as 'segment'. Another main feature I value is lead scoring, and the reporting part is also beneficial, as Oracle Eloqua comes with many predefined reports such as email group performance and click-through links. I gather performance metrics from Oracle Eloqua to optimize my campaigns. For instance, in a previous project, my client wanted to check geography-based submissions for a specific form, which helped them plan their campaigns. I utilized default reports in the Insights area, such as geography-based form submission reports, to analyze performance for forms and emails. When deploying emails across multiple Asia-Pacific countries to promote an event, I assessed which email performed best and at what times, allowing us to provide performance-related insights that help determine the effectiveness of future campaigns, confirming that reports and performance metrics are crucial in Oracle Eloqua.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"HubSpot Marketing Hub is efficient and offers visibility. It also helps to track leads. I like the tool's Gmail functionality."
"The tool is very stable and very reliable."
"I find HubSpot Marketing Hub's user interface very intuitive and easy to navigate, which is something I really appreciate."
"HubSpot is a very helpful solution."
"HubSpot has been very useful for a startup when we didn't have marketing ops expertise."
"HubSpot offers native integrations with over three hundred third-party tools, which is a significant advantage."
"Overall speed and ease of use, plus the sandbox environment that allows for real-time examples to test and share with clients, lets us shine with a deep understanding of the platform."
"It saves a lot of time."
"One of the most important things about Marketo is its focus on GDPR compliance. It helps you follow GDPR and CAN-SPAM rules. For example, with Marketo, I won't accidentally target audiences without their consent. Firstly, the Marketo Insights system will highlight new customer segments that I should engage with."
"The product has been stable."
"This solution gives me a qualified lead, it will drive your sales even faster."
"Marketo gives me the toolset necessary to create automated drip email campaigns to my customers and prospects, delivering HUGE ROI with great customer service and a relatively nimble dev team always willing to help, even in special or one-off scenarios."
"The main highlights of Marketo are its support structure, the documentation available, and the features mainly related to forms, landing pages, and leads. Although other platforms like Oracle Eloqua have similar features, Marketo's support structure, lead generation, and segmentation features are easier than those of different platforms."
"Automated customer outreach from sign up to upgrade"
"The product has been stable and scalable, the custom support is great, it's easy to set up campaigns, events, and objects, there are a lot of custom solutions from Marketo, it can be integrated well in various ways, and everything can be found in the solution."
"I like that Marketo is user-friendly and has an easy view. It's like a one-stop solution for everyone. It is very good, and you can categorize leads in different ways. You can also create your custom objects and enjoy good connectivity."
"Eloqua10 is a great tool for marketing automation for both B2B and B2C companies."
"In Oracle Eloqua, the most valuable feature from the marketer's user experience perspective is the design editor, which is very feasible, allowing a marketer to design emails and landing pages in a very short amount of time through drag and drop of email components, making them ready to use instantly."
"Eloqua is very powerful and very customizable."
"If invested in properly, a worthwhile and extremely beneficial tool that I would advocate to any company looking for something that really delivers functionality and results"
"Once you get the knowledge to use it, Eloqua is so powerful."
"The stability is really good, and we have not had any problems."
"Powerful, solid platform that enables modern marketers to execute best in class nurture programs, lead scoring and campaigns that drive revenue."
"​Lead scoring is very useful for both measuring the effectiveness of campaigns as well as deciding which leads to send sales’ way."
 

Cons

"It can be disorienting when they put out a new release/beta test without informing us. It can be a bit disorienting to have to figure out how to access and adjust things in a new layout unexpectedly."
"HubSpot’s scoring is not good."
"The tool could concentrate on improving the analytics and the overall user experience with AI."
"They've inserted new modules over time, but they're add-ons and require additional licenses depending on packages."
"My experience with customer support has not been the greatest. Often, the support team provides generic answers that are not very helpful and can be found online."
"The solution does not enable one to know with certainty if another opened an email he had sent."
"From a reporting perspective, I wish HubSpot Marketing Hub had more ad hoc reporting ability, as there is a lot of reporting that you can do, but it does not feel as though you can just do some ad hoc reports and pull some things together."
"In terms of analytics and SEO, HubSpot offers a subpar solution."
"It could be more scalable."
"Changing a campaign in progress (i.e. changing the wait period between emails) is unnecessarily complicated."
"Customer Service: This is where Marketo falls short. Their customer service is awful."
"Takes time to setup and manage."
"Technical support is not good. I would rate them a two out of five."
"Marketo filters are not very efficient, and timely updates or features could improve this aspect."
"The user experience needs improvement, particularly in terms of ease of use and navigation between projects."
"The user interface could be improved."
"There are some limitations with the platform in terms of creativity."
"Costs a bit more than some of the other providers and there's a bit of a learning curve compared to less powerful Marketing Automation Platforms (MAPs) Some advances features like Eloqua for Sales are at an additional cost."
"Setup has been over four months now and it has been painful."
"The solution could improve by having a more user-friendly interface."
"Email WYSWIG editor is far from being the best I've seen, I recommend to work with FrontPage or Dreamweaver before and copy HTML code."
"Eloqua has great integration with Salesforce.com, but I'd love to see a little more of that rolled into a more intuitive UI."
"Some areas of Oracle Eloqua that could be improved include enhancements for campaign features, such as the ability to filter contacts based on date intervals or related functionalities that currently require installing apps from the Oracle App Market."
"It could be a bit more intuitive for the average user. The segmentation portion is difficult for a marketer with no marketing operations experience to understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cheaper than its competitors."
"We are on an annual license for this solution. There have many different versions to meet the needs of their customers, such as professional enterprise and basic versions. They charge for the particular feature or components which are available in the license you have."
"I'd rate the solution's pricing in the middle range. I want more regular communication from our customer service manager to help us improve our use of HubSpot Marketing Hub."
"Have sufficient content before signing up for the 30-day trial."
"I believe an individual license costs $50 per month."
"For our organization, HubSpot was pretty affordable compared to Google Analytics."
"At present, the pricing seems reasonable, but with our plans to scale, I anticipate that it could become a bit steep."
"The licensing costs are around $4,800 per month. Initially, there's an onboarding fee of around $10,000 or $5,000, but after that, it's just the licensing fee."
"The solution is expensive compared to others."
"Marketo is used a lot because it's cheaper and preferred by many firms."
"The initial pricing was excellent, but the pricing for renewals is not as good."
"I'm not sure about the cost because I don't get into this aspect. Clients normally take care of that. I only know that it is costly, and I don't think there are any additional costs to the licensing."
"The licensing cost usually depends on the users."
"Marketo is too expensive for a small-sized company but more affordable for a larger-sized company."
"It is expensive. We have a yearly license."
"The pricing is not cheap, but it's not that expensive either."
"The tool is pricey compared to products like Marketo."
"The solution is expensive."
"Oracle Eloqua is quite an affordable solution."
"Oracle Eloqua's pricing is medium."
"It's quite expensive."
"Our licensing costs are yearly."
"Oracle Eloqua can be expensive compared to alternatives."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HubSpot Marketing Hub?
One way HubSpot Marketing Hub can be improved is through the ability to integrate with the AI of choice. From a repor...
What is your primary use case for HubSpot Marketing Hub?
My main use case for HubSpot Marketing Hub is email marketing, landing pages, and lead generation. We use it as our C...
What advice do you have for others considering HubSpot Marketing Hub?
I do not have anything else to add about the features of HubSpot Marketing Hub, including integrations or reporting. ...
What needs improvement with Marketo?
The user interface could be improved. I would like to see an updated UI for 2025.
What is your primary use case for Marketo?
As a seasoned Marketo Expert with a decade of experience and a deep understanding of Adobe's ecosystem, I can confide...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Marketo?
The solution is cheaper than Alacor. That said, I do not know the exact price.
What needs improvement with Oracle Eloqua?
Some areas of Oracle Eloqua that could be improved include enhancements for campaign features, such as the ability to...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Eloqua?
In my company, I work with Oracle Eloqua and do not use it internally. My usual use cases for Oracle Eloqua include d...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Eloqua?
I am not sure how to answer that. We take care of emails and fetch the data regarding that only. I have not explored ...
 

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Eloqua, Oracle Marketing Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Emyth, CRS, ClearPivot, Stitch Live, SoldOut, Waterfall, SnapEngage, Duo
Marketo has a customer base of thousands of companies, including Sony, Citrix, BrightTALK, Curves International, HootSuite, Hyundai, SanDisk, and Samsung Electronics.
Thomson Reuters, The Dow Chemical Company, Avid, LifeSize, and Avalara.
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