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HubSpot Sales Starter vs. Close CRM
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$20/mo
Sales CRM with automation
- Best for: Small sales teams entering HubSpot ecosystem
- Model: per-seat
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$49/mo
Inside-sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, and email sequences.
- Best for: high-velocity inside sales teams
- Model: per-seat
Pricing math
HubSpot Sales Starter is 59% cheaper than Close CRM on starting plans — roughly $29/mo · $348/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick HubSpot Sales Starter if you're small sales teams entering hubspot ecosystem. Pick Close CRM if you're high-velocity inside sales teams.
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Caveats
- HubSpot Sales Starter: Add-ons and required seats inflate price quickly
- Close CRM: No marketing automation; sales-only
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