AlgorithmShift vs HubSpot
Free to start, expensive to scale
The Verdict
Choose AlgorithmShift if you want full CRM functionality without contact-based pricing tiers and the inability to export your workflows and customizations.
At a Glance
Quick comparison of key features and capabilities
| Feature | HubSpot | AlgorithmShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium + contact tiers | Fixed pricing |
| Code Export | No | Full source code |
| Vendor Lock-in | High | None |
| Contact Limits | Tiered pricing | Unlimited |
| Workflow Export | No | Yes (as code) |
| Self-Hosting | No | Yes |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Explore features by category to see the full picture
Pricing Comparison
True cost of ownership, not just the sticker price
HubSpot
Freemium + tiered
Starting Price
Free (limited)
Enterprise
$3,600+/month
Hidden Costs to Watch
- Contact tier pricing
- Marketing contacts vs non-marketing
- Add-on fees for features
- Onboarding fees ($3K-6K)
- API limits on lower tiers
AlgorithmShift
Fixed pricing
Starting Price
Free tier available
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Everything Included
- Unlimited contacts
- All features included
- Full source code
- No onboarding fees
Pros & Cons
An honest look at both platforms
HubSpot Pros
- Generous free tier to start
- All-in-one marketing + sales + service
- User-friendly interface
- Extensive documentation and academy
- Good native integrations
HubSpot Cons
- Expensive at scale
- Contact-based pricing is punishing
- Feature gating across tiers
- No code export
- Workflows don't transfer out
Choose HubSpot if you...
- •You're just starting and need a free CRM
- •You want an all-in-one marketing + sales suite
- •You have a small contact database
- •You value ease of use over ownership
Choose AlgorithmShift if you...
- •You have a large or growing contact database
- •You want to own your CRM code
- •You need unlimited customization
- •You want predictable pricing at scale
What Users Are Saying
Real experiences from teams who made the switch
“HubSpot's pricing is designed to hook you with free and then squeeze you as you grow. By the time you realize how much you're paying, you're too invested to leave.”
Anonymous
“We went from $0 to $2,000/month in 18 months as our contact list grew. The value didn't scale with the price.”
SaaS Founder
Switching from HubSpot
Your migration roadmap
Migration Difficulty
Easy
Typical Timeline
2-4 weeks
Migration Steps
Export contacts, companies, and deals from HubSpot
Export activity and engagement data
Set up your CRM template in AlgorithmShift
Import your data
Rebuild key workflows as code
Connect integrations
What Transfers Easily
- All contact and company data
- Deal/opportunity records
- Email history (as records)
- Custom properties
Requires Rebuilding
- HubSpot workflows (need rebuilding)
- Marketing automation sequences
- HubSpot-specific integrations
- Email templates (need recreation)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from HubSpot
HubSpot's free tier is generous, but costs escalate quickly. Professional tiers start at $890/month, and contact-based pricing means your bill grows with your database. Many users report 10x cost increases within 2 years.
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