The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- HubSpot starts lower, at $7/mo against $99/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our CRM ranking, HubSpot places 3 and Thryv 17 of 20.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
HubSpot
- FreeFree for up to 2 users, no credit card needed.Free
- StarterSeen as $7 per seat per month billed annually (promo), regular $20 monthly. Includes 500 HubSpot Credits.$20/mo/seat
- ProfessionalPer seat, 3,000 HubSpot Credits, and a $1,500 one-time onboarding fee is required.$100/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer seat billed annually (shown per month), 5,000 HubSpot Credits, and a $3,500 one-time onboarding fee is required.$150/yr/seat
TH
Thryv
- Starterbusinesses establishing their online presence$99/mo
- Signaturebusinesses ready to scale faster$399/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose HubSpot if…
B2B teams, from solo founders to mid-market companies, that want CRM, marketing, sales and service on one shared contact database and prefer to start on the free tier and upgrade deliberately.
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