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Head-to-head · Mac CRM

Daylite vs HubSpot CRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Daylite #1 in Mac CRM 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Daylite
HubSpot CRM #2 in Mac CRM 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit HubSpot

Daylite leads on 0 checks, HubSpot CRM on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaylite · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly HubSpot CRM
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresHubSpot CRM · 1 of 4

Daylite scores higher on our rubric for mac crm: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

HubSpot CRM offers free plan; Daylite doesn't.

Daylite is the better fit for mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking. HubSpot CRM is the better fit for teams wanting an established free CRM on Mac.

  • Daylite fits best

    Mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking

  • HubSpot CRM fits best

    Teams wanting an established free CRM on Mac

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Side by side

Feature Daylite 8.8/10 Visit ↗ HubSpot CRM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #1 in Mac CRM #2 in Mac CRM
Best for Mac-first teams wanting CRM plus project tracking Teams wanting an established free CRM on Mac
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms macOS, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Daylite 0/4 · HubSpot CRM 1/4
Pipeline management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mac access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Syncs contacts with Apple Contacts and connects email activity to records.
  • Combines opportunity pipelines, lead scoring, quotes and project boards.
  • Runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud sync and a 14-day free trial.
  • Free plan includes contacts, deals, quotes, live chat, and meeting scheduling
  • Connects Gmail and Outlook inboxes with email tracking and scheduling
  • Offers reporting, AI tools, mobile apps, and 1,800 integrations
Cons
  • Not compatible with Windows or Android.
  • Leap is limited to 1 user, 1 email integration and 500 contacts.
  • Paid plans start at $15/month with annual billing; there is no free plan.
  • No Mac desktop app is listed; access is through web and mobile platforms
  • Paid tiers add complexity across marketing, sales, service, content, and data tools
  • Free plan's feature list is narrower than paid sales automation capabilities
Our verdict

Daylite brings contact management, sales workflows, tasks and project tracking together for small businesses working on Apple devices. It runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud synchronization, and includes Apple Contacts synchronization and…

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HubSpot CRM brings contact and company records, deal pipelines, tasks, activity history, and communication tools into a cloud CRM for sales, marketing, service, and operations teams. It suits Mac users who want a free starting point and…

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  1. DayliteMac CRM 8.814-day trial
  2. HubSpot CRMMac CRM 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Daylite — where it wins

    • Syncs contacts with Apple Contacts and connects email activity to records.
    • Combines opportunity pipelines, lead scoring, quotes and project boards.
    • Runs on macOS and iOS, with cloud sync and a 14-day free trial.

    Where it doesn't

    • Not compatible with Windows or Android.
    • Leap is limited to 1 user, 1 email integration and 500 contacts.
    • Paid plans start at $15/month with annual billing; there is no free plan.

  • HubSpot CRM — where it wins

    • Free plan includes contacts, deals, quotes, live chat, and meeting scheduling
    • Connects Gmail and Outlook inboxes with email tracking and scheduling
    • Offers reporting, AI tools, mobile apps, and 1,800 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No Mac desktop app is listed; access is through web and mobile platforms
    • Paid tiers add complexity across marketing, sales, service, content, and data tools
    • Free plan's feature list is narrower than paid sales automation capabilities
  • Daylite8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A Mac- and iOS-focused CRM that connects sales pipelines, tasks and project boards.

    Visit DayliteFull verdict →
  • HubSpot CRM8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad free CRM for Mac users who are comfortable working in a browser or mobile app.

    Visit HubSpotFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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