Our pick
HubSpot
DuelStack Score 7.3/10 vs Keap 5.1/10
It particularly excels at very easy to use even for first-time users with intuitive interface. That said, Keap is the better pick if you need powerful automation.
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HubSpot
Keap
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HubSpot | Keap |
|---|---|---|
| AI features | ✓ | ✗ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in calling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lead scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pipeline management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
HubSpot Pricing
HubSpot
Pros
- Very easy to use even for first-time users with intuitive interface
- Powerful automation streamlines sales and marketing tasks
- Excellent integration with other tools and within hubs
- Generous free tier with core CRM and limited marketing tools
- Responsive customer support and onboarding resources
Cons
- High cost for Professional/Enterprise tiers with onboarding fees
- Complex pricing structure based on seats, contacts, credits
- Steep learning curve for advanced workflows and reporting
- Frequent UI updates can be disruptive
- Limited customization in lower tiers
Keap
Pros
- powerful automation
- dedicated support
- all-in-one platform
- strong small business focus
Cons
- high starting price
- contact-based scaling increases costs
- US-centric features like text
Why we landed here
HubSpot takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 7.3/10 vs 5.1/10. It particularly excels at very easy to use even for first-time users with intuitive interface. That said, Keap is the better pick if you need powerful automation.
The DuelStack Score (1–10) weights feature breadth (25%), pricing value (25%), pros/cons ratio (20%), tier flexibility (15%), and maturity + user rating (15%). Last updated June 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, HubSpot or Keap?
Based on our analysis, HubSpot is the better pick. HubSpot takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 7.3/10 vs 5.1/10. It particularly excels at very easy to use even for first-time users with intuitive interface. That said, Keap is the better pick if you need powerful automation.
How much does HubSpot cost vs Keap?
HubSpot offers a free plan. Keap starts at $299/month.
Does HubSpot have a free plan?
Yes, HubSpot offers a free plan with limited features.
Does Keap have a free plan?
Keap does not offer a free plan, but pricing starts at $299/month.