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HubSpot Marketing Hub vs SAP Marketing Cloud comparison

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Categories and Ranking

HubSpot Marketing Hub
Ranking in Marketing Automation
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Marketing Automation
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Marketing Resource Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of HubSpot Marketing Hub is 8.2%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Marketing Cloud is 2.3%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HubSpot Marketing Hub8.2%
SAP Marketing Cloud2.3%
Other89.5%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

JG
Guild Member at Invictus Growth Partners
Integrated marketing platform has streamlined our campaigns and maximized inbound lead generation
I think it is important that HubSpot Marketing Hub's approach seems to be that they have integrated a lot within that single tech stack; it does not require me to buy third-party applications to supplement our needs. This is particularly crucial for small to mid-sized companies as we want to focus efforts on demand generation and fulfillment. While Salesforce has added more modules, they require third-party solutions for website offerings. The main use case is consolidating the tech stack for marketing and sales, making it easy to use and allowing us to invest our resources in generating demand. I believe that one of the best features HubSpot Marketing Hub offers is its seamless integration with other workflows, and the fact that I do not usually have to pay additional for a bunch of modules. While there are extra costs for components like sales, it is not as financially burdensome as with other offerings. The integration of modules is straightforward, allowing for ease of use right out of the box. The seamless integration and consolidated platform have changed how we work by allowing us to focus on true marketing functions where we bring expertise in awareness and demand generation. If I had to spend time, money, and resources on a tech stack that is not integrated, it detracts from personnel time and the marketing investment we can make. HubSpot Marketing Hub enables us to spend more time on our jobs rather than becoming experts on using the platform, which ultimately helps grow the business. HubSpot Marketing Hub has positively impacted our organization by allowing us to execute more targeted campaigns, as the effort to launch these campaigns is minimal. With our resources, we create customized campaigns for specific target markets, resulting in better traction than if we were more general. This customization allows us to resonate better with our buyers, yielding a higher return on investment due to increased response and engagement rates.
Abhijit Misra - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Integrates well with master data but user experience and integration need improvement
Predictive Analytics in SAP Marketing Cloud is effective, but it requires two essential elements. The data should be correct and sufficient enough to run Predictive Analytics, and the right algorithms need to be included in the marketing decision-making process. In Predictive Analytics, certain algorithms can be used, but it has limited use because it does not cater to the complete business needs of the client. The solution is easy to customize, but it requires having the right data model attached to the dashboard. If the data model is correct, the data on the dashboard can be manipulated very easily. However, if the data model is incorrect and does not bring in the right elements of KPIs and dashboards, upgrading the data model becomes a challenging exercise. SAP's user interface from a user story point of view rates six to seven out of ten. The user experience could be improved, but in terms of flexibility, it functions adequately when data is available. Without available data, none of the dashboards can function.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Their blog platform and form capabilities are very easy to use and integrate within our web site."
"Absolutely, hands-down the best platform of its kind that we've experienced."
"HubSpot Marketing Hub has a lot of great features and benefits, it is very easy to use, and while I think there is room for improvement, specifically on the reporting and analytics side, overall, I think it is a great tool for a marketing team."
"HubSpot is a very helpful solution."
"I'd offer my strong endorsement."
"From my experience, just the ease of use and the user interface on HubSpot is phenomenal."
"I use HubSpot Marketing Hub for various tasks. It's easy to use and adaptable. After a little training, anyone can handle it efficiently. We use it for drip campaigns, social media, and marketing automation. We're not fully using marketing automation yet for smart content. I like the drag-and-drop feature for editing images and content in email templates. I don't need a developer to create designs. I can quickly test how emails look on different devices.4"
"It's my understanding that the initial setup is a straightforward process."
"Segmentation and campaigning are very important features."
"SAP Marketing Cloud integrates effectively with the SAP data, ensuring all the master data gets aligned effectively with marketing."
 

Cons

"In terms of drawbacks, I've found that it lacks in-depth analytics and reporting features."
"They're not the cheapest."
"Sometimes the product can be glitchy in the email marketing and landing page creation and I find myself having to refresh the page."
"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."
"They've inserted new modules over time, but they're add-ons and require additional licenses depending on packages."
"I think the customer support has been fine; I have never had a negative experience nor an extraordinarily positive one, but it has been satisfactory as we have not needed it much."
"HubSpot’s scoring is not good."
"There are issues with the consistency of notifications."
"Email response could be improved."
"Integration with third-party solutions is challenging with SAP Marketing Cloud."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"HubSpot Marketing Hub provided me with the startup package with 90% off, but it's still hundreds of dollars a month instead of thousands of dollars a month. There is an additional cost for training and onboarding which is hundreds of dollars. It is expensive and should be reduced."
"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."
"The platform itself will typically cost anywhere from $50,000 to $80,000 per year."
"The solution is cheaper than its competitors."
"Have sufficient content before signing up for the 30-day trial."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise11
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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 reporting perspective, I wish HubSpot Marketing Hub had more ad hoc reporting ability...
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 CRM so all activity associated with a record that is tracked within HubSpot Marke...
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. HubSpot Marketing Hub has a lot of great features and benefits, it is very easy ...
What needs improvement with SAP Marketing Cloud?
There are three main areas for improvement in SAP Marketing Cloud. The user experience side needs enhancement to improve the interface so that more marketing analytics can be used. Pre-configured c...
What is your primary use case for SAP Marketing Cloud?
My clients mainly use SAP Marketing Cloud for campaign management, sales force effectiveness, and marketing analytics that is supposed to be captured and insights need to come out of that data side...
 

Also Known As

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SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Emyth, CRS, ClearPivot, Stitch Live, SoldOut, Waterfall, SnapEngage, Duo
PT XL Axiata Tbk, Lenovo, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Sailing Team Germany, CHIO Aachen, Danone, Evoshield, Mohawk Industries, FC Bayern Munchen AG, D. SWAROVSKI KG, WeissBeerger, Groupe SAMSE, Cox Communications Inc.
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