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GoHighLevel vs HubSpot

Both platforms run a CRM, email, and marketing automation. They charge differently and suit different teams. We build on GoHighLevel, so weigh our view with that in mind.

By the HireGHL team. Updated

How each one charges

HighLevel sells plans at a flat monthly price. Its standard plans list unlimited contacts and users, and the price rises with agency features such as unlimited sub-accounts and SaaS Mode.

HubSpot prices per seat, and its pricing page splits the product into separate hubs for marketing, sales, service, content, data, and revenue. A team that needs several hubs and many seats pays for each one. Our GoHighLevel pricing guide covers the plan details.

What you get in the box

  • GoHighLevel puts the CRM, calendars, funnels and websites, texting and email, and workflows in one account.
  • HubSpot organizes the same jobs into hubs you add as you need them.
  • GoHighLevel treats texting as a core channel. In the US that means registering for A2P 10DLC before your texts deliver reliably.

Where GoHighLevel fits

  • Local service businesses that run on booking, reminders, and fast follow-up by text.
  • Agencies that manage many clients and want one sub-account per client.
  • Teams that want a fixed monthly cost with many users.

Where HubSpot fits

  • Larger sales and marketing teams with an established process and a budget per seat.
  • Businesses that want to start on HubSpot's free CRM tier and add paid hubs later.
  • Companies that already run other software with a HubSpot integration and want to keep it.

Questions to settle before you switch

  • How many people need a login, and how does each platform charge for them?
  • Do you text customers, and are you ready to register for A2P?
  • Which reports does your team run every week, and can the new platform build them?
  • Who will maintain the automations after launch?

Moving between them

Moving contacts is the easy part. The work is rebuilding automations, forms, tracking, and reports in the new platform, then testing them before you switch the old one off. On the GoHighLevel side, our workflow automation and sub-account setup services cover that.

Common questions

Is GoHighLevel cheaper than HubSpot?

It depends on your team size. HighLevel charges a flat plan price with unlimited users, while HubSpot charges per seat and per hub, so HubSpot's bill grows with headcount. Get a real quote for your team from both.

Can GoHighLevel replace HubSpot?

For many small businesses, yes. Check the features you rely on, such as specific reports and integrations, before you move.

Does HubSpot have a free plan?

HubSpot lists a free CRM tier on its pricing page. The paid hubs add marketing, sales, and service tools.

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