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Head-to-head · CRM Software

HubSpot CRM vs KudosCRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score HubSpot CRM #1 in CRM Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit HubSpot
KudosCRM #77 in CRM Software 3.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit KudosCRM

HubSpot CRM leads on 0 checks, KudosCRM on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHubSpot CRM · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

HubSpot CRM scores higher on our rubric for crm software: 9.4 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #77.

HubSpot CRM is the better fit for free CRM with an approachable ecosystem. KudosCRM is the better fit for small teams wanting unusually broad CRM features.

  • HubSpot CRM fits best

    Free CRM with an approachable ecosystem

  • KudosCRM fits best

    Small teams wanting unusually broad CRM features

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Side by side

Feature HubSpot CRM 9.4/10 Visit ↗ KudosCRM 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 3.0
Ranking #1 in CRM Software #77 in CRM Software
Best for Free CRM with an approachable ecosystem Small teams wanting unusually broad CRM features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $9/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial ✓ ✓
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1,800+ integrations 9 integrations
Features HubSpot CRM 5/6 · KudosCRM 5/6
Visual sales pipeline ✓ ✓
Email sync ✓ ✓
Marketing automation ✓ ✓
AI features ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Open source — Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes contacts, deals, quotes, chat, and meeting scheduling
  • Supports Gmail and Outlook inbox synchronization plus email tools
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, and API with third-party integrations
  • Free plan plus paid tiers starting at $9 per user monthly
  • Combines pipelines, email sync, proposals, invoicing, support, and AI
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Gmail and Outlook synchronization
Cons
  • Advanced automation and forecasting require paid Sales Hub tiers
  • The platform spans many functions beyond core CRM needs
  • Paid tiers introduce credits and multiple capability levels to compare
  • Free plan is limited to 3 users, 1,000 contacts, and 1 pipeline
  • Paid plan pricing is shown with annual billing
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of focused CRM buyers
Our verdict

HubSpot CRM brings customer records, company data, activities, deals, tasks, communication history, and reporting into one cloud platform. It is designed for startups, small businesses, growing teams, and enterprises that want a CRM…

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KudosCRM is a customer relationship management platform for growing teams, professional services companies, agencies, consultants, and other small and midsize businesses. It brings sales pipelines, contact and company records, lead capture…

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  1. HubSpot CRMCRM Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. KudosCRMCRM Software 3.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HubSpot CRM — where it wins

    • Free plan includes contacts, deals, quotes, chat, and meeting scheduling
    • Supports Gmail and Outlook inbox synchronization plus email tools
    • Available on web, iOS, Android, and API with third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced automation and forecasting require paid Sales Hub tiers
    • The platform spans many functions beyond core CRM needs
    • Paid tiers introduce credits and multiple capability levels to compare

  • KudosCRM — where it wins

    • Free plan plus paid tiers starting at $9 per user monthly
    • Combines pipelines, email sync, proposals, invoicing, support, and AI
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Gmail and Outlook synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 3 users, 1,000 contacts, and 1 pipeline
    • Paid plan pricing is shown with annual billing
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of focused CRM buyers
  • HubSpot CRM9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A capable free CRM with contact, deal, email, AI, mobile, and integration coverage.

    Visit HubSpotFull verdict →
  • KudosCRM3.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad CRM for small teams that want sales, service, projects, and invoicing together.

    Visit KudosCRMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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