Sergiy Ustenko - PeerSpot reviewer
Marketing Manager at Idealsoft
Real User
Scalable and stable CRM software which offers ease of use and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "Easy to use and easy to setup CRM software, with good stability and scalability."
  • "HubSpot CRM integration needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

An example of our use of HubSpot CRM is for our client based in the UK, e.g. a company with many small offices, which requires us to buy a professional solution such as HubSpot, or another cloud-based solution, as it can be useful for them.

Our clients have employees who work remotely, and employees who work from the main office, which can be difficult, but HubSpot CRM makes it easier and is very useful in that type of situation.

It's also a solution that can be used for marketing purposes.

What is most valuable?

HubSpot CRM is a software that's very easy to use. It's very useful and setting it up is very easy. I can set it up myself without any problem, as it's a web solution. These are the things I like about it.

What needs improvement?

HubSpot CRM integrations could be improved. I'd also like to see better pricing for the paid version of this software.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using HubSpot CRM for three years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

HubSpot CRM is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I find HubSpot CRM scalable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have customers we had to switch from other CRM solutions to HubSpot CRM, upon request, or on demand. If our customers ask about a growth CRM that's free to use, we can provide them with HubSpot CRM.

If the customer needs a CRM solution for a large project, or if the customer is from a large company or organization, we can provide Microsoft Dynamics instead.

How was the initial setup?

HubSpot CRM has a straightforward setup.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

HubSpot CRM has a free version, and small companies, e.g. our clients with only 10 to 15 employees, like to use solutions which are free.

We're on a yearly subscription with HubSpot CRM. This is the standard for any project in my country. The paid version of HubSpot CRM needs to be priced better.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I was able to use other CRM software, e.g. Zoho and SugarCRM.

What other advice do I have?

We have 1000 users of HubSpot CRM in our company. Its deployment and maintenance is handled by 10 technical specialists. We have administrators for it, but no developers, as it is a web solution.

We have not contacted their technical support team.

When our customers ask us about other CRM solutions, e.g. Marketo and HubSpot, we  And we kind of propose other CRM solutions.

HubSpot CRM is a standard resource for small companies which has a very easy setup. It's a standard solution that workers use. I will recommend it to others.

I'm rating HubSpot CRM an eight out of ten, especially because it's used by businesses.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Naresh Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Solutions Architect at OORWIN LABS INC
Real User
Top 5
Easy to implement, simple for lead distribution, and helps track sales pipelines
Pros and Cons
  • "We get a good overview of where everything is in the pipeline."
  • "There is no option to remove duplicate constant contacts."

What is our primary use case?

Through HubSpot, we are getting a lot of leads from different sources where we can post HubSpot forms. Once any customer fills that form, we will get a lead request. 

From the lead, we are going to segregate. We are going to distribute those leads to our internal team, like a round-robin, by using workflows. This is the way we are going to assign leads. 

Basically, we will get opportunities. From that, our opportunities, our people are going to convert that opportunity to leads where we can manage end-to-end communication between customers and our people. 

By logging in, I am able to see what things are going on. For example, how many leads are in the pipeline, how many opportunities are converted into leads, how many are in trial mode, how many are in payer mode, et cetera. All these things we can track through HubSpot. At the same time, we are going to track the salesperson's activity also through HubSpot. 

What is most valuable?

It's very useful for tracking both leads and salespeople. We get a good overview of where everything is in the pipeline.

We are maintaining our constant contact with the product in terms of the client and vendor contact information. At the same time, we are getting good analytics from HubSpot.

It's stable and scalable too. We were able to have API integrations with our portal. We can have access to HubSpot information. 

We found the initial implementation process to be simple.

What needs improvement?

There is no option to remove duplicate constant contacts. They are not restricting duplicates. When we want to remove them, we need to remove them manually one by one by maxing one and adding another duplicate. There is no option to remove bulk duplicate records in HubSpot. To do this, I have taken on Dedupely. This is a HubSpot marketplace application where I pay this amount to remove bulk records. By using that third-party marketplace API, I remove unwanted or Constant Contacts from my HubSpot, however, I shouldn't need an app to do it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for the last five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is great. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. We are running HubSpot to manage the leads and everything and have never run into any restrictions.

Currently, we have 13 users. We do have plans to increase usage,  however, at present, we are good with the services we currently have.

How are customer service and support?

We've contacted technical support in the past, mostly for duplication removal. I talked to the tech support, however, there is no other option when it comes to duplication issues. In apps from the marketplace, I can find a plugin that might help with my issues. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation process is very simple and straightforward. It's a user-friendly product that makes the implementation easy.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to handle the implementation myself. I did not need the assistance of any outside integrators or consultants. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We have an enterprise license. We pay a yearly subscription fee. There is a limitation on our contract and if we exceed it we need to pay a bit more. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to others.

I'd rate the product a nine out of ten. If it offered duplicate removal, I'd likely rate it higher.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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StefanoDel Gobbo - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy-to-use product with good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "HubSpot CRM helps our company to organize and track a high number of leads easily."
  • "HubSpot CRM could be flexible and customizable."

What is our primary use case?

We use HubSpot CRM to track sales leads.

How has it helped my organization?

HubSpot CRM helps our company to organize and track a high number of leads easily.

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable feature is the ability to track leads efficiently.

What needs improvement?

HubSpot CRM could be flexible and customizable.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using HubSpot CRM for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable platform.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have five HubSpot CRM users in our company.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Microsoft Dynamics before. Comparatively, HubSpot CRM is easy to use but lacks flexibility and customization options.

How was the initial setup?

We have deployed HubSpot CRM's cloud version. It doesn't require any maintenance.

What other advice do I have?

I rate HubSpot CRM an eight out of ten.

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Farrukh Hanif - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at DEFQON SOLUTIONS
Real User
Top 5
Scalable and stable CRM used to manage all aspects of client engagement and keep track of ongoing projects
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is their marketing automation service and sales lead management."
  • "This solution could be easier to use. You really have to be hands on in the beginning as its an in depth solution. It takes some time to learn how it works before you can start using it."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for client management. It is connected to my email and to ClickUp. It keeps track of all my clients and my projects. It keeps tracks of what needs to be done and sends reminders for emails that need to be sent. It helps me with creating templates and helps organize my client portfolios. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is their marketing automation service and sales lead management.

What needs improvement?

This solution could be easier to use. You really have to be hands on in the beginning as its an in depth solution. It takes some time to learn how it works before you can start using it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. They have certain parameters if you want to upgrade that to enterprise level. I haven't used all of the features yet but it is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support for this solution is really good. They have proactively called us when we have needed it. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have previously used Zoho. We switched to HubSpot CRM because the marketing tool was really good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is slightly complex. 

What about the implementation team?

In - House 

What was our ROI?

We have not yet experienced ROI. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing for this solution is user based. We're paying $39 to $45 per user.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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ShmulikDavar - PeerSpot reviewer
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at Medint
Real User
Simple learning curve, reliable, and easy to onboard
Pros and Cons
  • "HubSpot CRM's most valuable features are that it is straightforward and it gives us most of the things that we need and it is easy to onboard with it. You don't need specific integrations with IT, which is very good. The learning curve for HubSpot CRM is quite easy."
  • "HubSpot CRM could improve by combining additional functions within the organization, such as operations because it's heavily focused on sales and marketing. This makes sense since that is what it is for, but if had integrations with other solutions or additional dashboards that would be good."

What is our primary use case?

We're working on HubSpot CRM for marketing aspects and sales.

What is most valuable?

HubSpot CRM's most valuable features are that it is straightforward and it gives us most of the things that we need and it is easy to onboard with it. You don't need specific integrations with IT, which is very good. The learning curve for HubSpot CRM is quite easy.

What needs improvement?

HubSpot CRM could improve by combining additional functions within the organization, such as operations because it's heavily focused on sales and marketing. This makes sense since that is what it is for, but if had integrations with other solutions or additional dashboards that would be good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using HubSpot CRM for approximately four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found HubSpot CRM to be stable, I have not had a problem with it.

We do have lots of developers, but they only integrated some of the additional functions we wanted. You do not have to be a technician or IT specialist to implement it. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

HubSpot CRM is salable to a certain extent. However, it does have some limitations.

I have approximately 20 people using the solution in my organization. We do not have plans to increase usage, we use it for the sales team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Salesforce.

How was the initial setup?

HubSpot CRM implementation is straightforward. You can download it, open an account and start working within a couple of minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of HubSpot CRM myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There are a few licensing payment models, such as annual or monthly.  The solution is modular, which means that if you need a specific capability or function within the organization, you can purchase it specifically and you don't have to purchase something that is only utilized by 20 percent of the organization.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate HubSpot CRM a nine out of ten.

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Owner at Lucracorp
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Stable platform with a user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup process is straightforward."
  • "The product's free version could have more integration and automation options."

What is our primary use case?

We use HubSpot CRM to keep track of leads for sale.

What is most valuable?

The product offers a lot of valuable features in the free version. It has a user-friendly interface.

What needs improvement?

The product's free version could have more integration and automation options. We must be able to connect it to other social media platforms.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using HubSpot CRM for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a very stable platform. I rate its stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We use HubSpot CRM every day. We plan to increase the usage of the product.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process is straightforward. We have to sign up, learn the process and start using it.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the product with the help of our in-house team.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We are using HubSpot CRM’s free version. It has an annual license per user.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend HubSpot CRM to others and rate it an eight out of ten. It has a lot of features for small businesses that are free of charge.

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Preetha Shree - PeerSpot reviewer
Brand Content Marketer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Useful forms, simple setup, and responsive support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of HubSpot CRM is the forms."
  • "HubSpot CRM could improve in integration with other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

We are using HubSpot CRM for many tasks, such as tracking emails and capturing mail IDs.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of HubSpot CRM is the forms.

What needs improvement?

HubSpot CRM could improve in integration with other solutions.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using HubSpot CRM for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of HubSpot CRM an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale and it is easy to do.

we have approximately 15 people using the solution.

How are customer service and support?

The support has been helpful and they were responsive.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of HubSpot CRM is simple.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution could improve because it is expensive.

I rate the price of HubSpot CRM a seven out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I rate HubSpot CRM a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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SeanLord - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Director at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Helpful technical support, reliable, and beneficial business intelligence
Pros and Cons
  • "The feature that is beneficial from HubSpot CRM is business intelligence."
  • "All the features of HubSpot CRM are not buddled together, you need to purchase different modules to have a complete solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use HubSpot CRM mainly for sales. For example, clients' contact details and business intelligence. The business intelligence gives analytics on who opened emails or if they clicked on links within emails.

What is most valuable?

The feature that is beneficial from HubSpot CRM is business intelligence.

What needs improvement?

All the features of HubSpot CRM are not buddled together, you need to purchase different modules to have a complete solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using HubSpot CRM for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

HubSpot CRM is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have less than 10 people using HubSpot CRM in our organization. The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The support from HubSpot CRM is helpful.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of HubSpot CRM is lower than Salesforce and this is a key benefit. There are different tiers, and my company hasn't bought certain functionality.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Salesforce before choosing HubSpot CRM. 

HubSpot CRM is as easier to use than Salesforce, it's more modular and better suited for smaller companies.

What other advice do I have?

I rate HubSpot CRM an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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