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CRM · 3-way · 2026

Attio · EspoCRM · HubSpot

Three credible picks in crm. Here's the trade-off that actually decides it.

Reviewed by Switchpoint Editors ·

Attio

Modern, customizable CRM with great UX.

Best for

Startups and B2B sales teams who hated their last CRM.

Pricing

Free. Plus $34/user/mo.

Top strength

Beautiful UI

Biggest trade-off

Newer, fewer integrations than HubSpot

EspoCRM

Open-source CRM you can self-host.

Best for

Privacy-conscious teams who want full control.

Pricing

Free self-hosted. Cloud from $15/user/mo.

Top strength

Open source

Biggest trade-off

Dated UI

HubSpot

All-in-one CRM, marketing, and sales platform.

Best for

Sales-led teams under 50 people who want one tool for the whole funnel.

Pricing

Free CRM. Starter from $20/mo. Hubs add fast.

Top strength

Tight integration across sales/marketing

Biggest trade-off

Hub bundling balloons cost

The matrix

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AttioEspoCRMHubSpot
Best forStartups and B2B sales teams who hated their last CRM.Privacy-conscious teams who want full control.Sales-led teams under 50 people who want one tool for the whole funnel.
PricingFree. Plus $34/user/mo.Free self-hosted. Cloud from $15/user/mo.Free CRM. Starter from $20/mo. Hubs add fast.
Top strengthBeautiful UIOpen sourceTight integration across sales/marketing
Biggest trade-offNewer, fewer integrations than HubSpotDated UIHub bundling balloons cost

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