CRM Showdown: Salesforce vs. HubSpot

It’s time to cut through the hype. Salesforce and HubSpot dominate the CRM conversation, but which one actually helps your sales team win today and prepare for an AI-powered tomorrow?

In this virtual showdown, we’ll break it down round by round, so you can see past the marketing spin and choose the platform that’s built for your fight.

Tale of the Tape

• Round 1: Fit & Flexibility

  • Salesforce: Unmatched customization power, but heavy to manage

  • HubSpot: Quick to launch, easier to adapt

• Round 2: Sales Productivity

  • Salesforce: Advanced automation, high setup costs

  • HubSpot: Streamlined tools reps actually use

• Round 3: Reporting, Forecasting, & AI Insights

  • Salesforce: Robust analytics + Einstein AI, but data quality and admin resources make or break it

  • HubSpot: Out-of-the-box dashboards + AI tools for content, emails, and deal insights with lighter lift

• Round 4: Integration Game

  • Salesforce: Broad enterprise ecosystem

  • HubSpot: Natively connects to Microsoft 365, marketing, ERP, and more

• Round 5: Total Cost to Win

  • Salesforce: Pricey licenses + ongoing admin overhead

  • HubSpot: Transparent pricing, lower TCO

Why Attend

• Get an unbiased scorecard to cut through vendor hype

• Learn where each CRM truly shines and where it comes up short

• Walk away with a clear, practical path forward for your business

Don’t go into the fight blind. Step into the ring on September 23rd and see which CRM deserves to be in your corner.

Fill out the form to reserve your spot.

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