HubSpot CRM vs Streak — Which One Wins?
Pick HubSpot CRM if: Growing companies that want a free CRM now and a full marketing/sales suite later
Pick Streak if: Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox
Our take: HubSpot CRM for simplicity, Streak for power users.
| HubSpot CRM | Streak | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free CRM with unlimited users and up to 1M contacts | Starter $15/mo/seat | Free for individuals (basic CRM) | Pro $49/user/mo |
| Features | Contact and deal management, Email tracking and templates, Meeting scheduler, Marketing hub integration, Reporting dashboards | Lives entirely inside Gmail, Pipeline views in inbox, Mail merge and tracking, Shared pipelines, Mobile app with full CRM |
| Best for | Growing companies that want a free CRM now and a full marketing/sales suite later | Solopreneurs and tiny teams who refuse to leave Gmail and want CRM right in their inbox |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
HubSpot CRM stands out with Contact and deal management and Email tracking and templates. Streak counters with Lives entirely inside Gmail and Pipeline views in inbox.
HubSpot CRM's Achilles heel: the jump from free to paid is steep — professional tier locks in annual contracts and costs add up with add-ons. Streak's: gmail-only means you’re locked in — plus the free plan is extremely limited on pipeline features. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value contact and deal management and growing companies that want, go with HubSpot CRM. If solopreneurs and tiny teams matters more, Streak is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.