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Freshsales vs. HubSpot Sales Starter
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$9/mo
AI-assisted CRM in the Freshworks suite with built-in phone and chat.
- Best for: SMBs wanting an integrated Freshworks stack
- Model: per-seat
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$20/mo
Sales CRM with automation
- Best for: Small sales teams entering HubSpot ecosystem
- Model: per-seat
Pricing math
Freshsales is 55% cheaper than HubSpot Sales Starter on starting plans — roughly $11/mo · $132/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick Freshsales if you're smbs wanting an integrated freshworks stack. Pick HubSpot Sales Starter if you're small sales teams entering hubspot ecosystem.
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Caveats
- Freshsales: UX inconsistent across Freshworks modules
- HubSpot Sales Starter: Add-ons and required seats inflate price quickly
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