HubSpot Alternative for Service Businesses
HubSpot is built for sales teams. SoloCRM is built for service businesses. Project-focused workflows, time tracking, invoicing, and more affordable at £14.99/month.
SoloCRM vs HubSpot
Built for different needs, different budgets
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Why service businesses choose SoloCRM over HubSpot
Project-Focused Workflows
HubSpot is built around sales pipelines. SoloCRM is built around projects. For service businesses that work on projects, not just leads, SoloCRM's project-focused approach is more natural and efficient.
Integrated Time Tracking & Invoicing
Service businesses need to track time and invoice clients. HubSpot doesn't include these features. SoloCRM does - time tracking and invoicing are built-in and integrated with your projects.
More Affordable
HubSpot starts at £45/month with per-user fees. SoloCRM is £14.99/month with no per-user fees. For small service businesses, SoloCRM is significantly more affordable while providing the features you actually need.
Simpler, Not Limited
HubSpot can be overwhelming with its many features. SoloCRM is simpler and focused on what service businesses need. Less complexity, more focus on your actual workflow.
Built for your workflow
Features designed specifically for your industry
Built for Service Businesses
HubSpot is built for sales teams. SoloCRM is built for service businesses. That means project-focused workflows, time tracking, and invoicing - not just lead management.
- Project-based organization
- Time tracking on projects
- Invoice generation from time
- Service business workflows
More Affordable
HubSpot starts at £45/month for basic features. SoloCRM Service Pro is £14.99/month for unlimited everything. No per-user fees, no hidden costs.
- £14.99/month vs £45+/month
- No per-user fees
- Unlimited everything included
- Free plan available
All-in-One Platform
HubSpot focuses on marketing and sales. SoloCRM combines CRM, project management, time tracking, and invoicing in one platform. No need for separate tools.
- CRM + project management
- Time tracking integrated
- Invoicing included
- One platform, one price
Simple, Not Complex
HubSpot can be overwhelming with its many features. SoloCRM is simple and focused - just what service businesses need, without the complexity.
- Intuitive interface
- No training required
- Quick setup
- Essential features only
Your data flows automatically
No copy-pasting. Everything connects automatically.
Lead
Project
Time
Invoice
Turn a lead into a project. Log time on that project. Invoice from that time. It all flows together.
More affordable than HubSpot
Start free with 25 leads, 25 contacts, and 5 projects. Upgrade to Service Pro for unlimited everything at £14.99/month - less than half of HubSpot's starting price, with no per-user fees.
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If you run a service business, SoloCRM is built for you. HubSpot is built for sales teams. SoloCRM includes project management, time tracking, and invoicing - features service businesses need that HubSpot doesn't focus on. Plus, SoloCRM is more affordable at £14.99/month vs HubSpot's £45+/month starting price.
Yes. HubSpot's starter plan is £45/month and includes limited features. SoloCRM Service Pro is £14.99/month for unlimited everything. HubSpot also charges per user, while SoloCRM has no per-user fees. For small service businesses, SoloCRM is significantly more affordable.
SoloCRM includes integrated time tracking and invoicing - features that service businesses need but HubSpot doesn't focus on. SoloCRM also has project-based workflows designed for service businesses, while HubSpot is focused on sales pipelines.
HubSpot has advanced marketing automation, email marketing, social media management, and more enterprise features. If you need those features, HubSpot might be better. But if you run a service business and need CRM, project management, time tracking, and invoicing, SoloCRM is a better fit.
You can export your data from HubSpot and import it into SoloCRM. While there's no direct integration, you can migrate your contacts, leads, and other data. SoloCRM's import feature makes it straightforward.
SoloCRM is optimized for small to medium service businesses. If you're a large enterprise with complex needs, HubSpot might be more suitable. But for most service businesses, SoloCRM's simplicity and focus on service workflows make it a better choice.
You can try SoloCRM alongside HubSpot to see if it's a better fit. Start with the free plan - no credit card required. If SoloCRM works better for your service business workflow, you can migrate your data and switch. Many service businesses find SoloCRM's project-focused approach more suitable than HubSpot's sales-focused approach.
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