Best CRM Solutions for Publishers
HubSpot alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than HubSpot's 2.3/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what HubSpot does well
- Powerful automation features for workflow and newsletters
- User-friendly interface
- Smart audience segmentation
And where it was marked down
- Price keeps increasing with added features
- Contact-based pricing not suitable for mid-sized publishers
- Lacks native media features
Unified media management platform for CRM order management and billing across multi-channel publishing
Scores 2.0 higher than HubSpot
AI-powered CRM platform for managing cross-channel advertising sales and subscriber lifecycles at enterprise scale.
Scores 1.6 higher than HubSpot
A unified media operating system combining CRM, ad operations, and audience data
Scores 1.6 higher than HubSpot
An all-in-one business management platform built to streamline ad sales, production, and billing for media publishers.
Scores 1.5 higher than HubSpot
An end-to-end publishing CRM and ERP for media sales, production, and accounting
Scores 1.5 higher than HubSpot
A specialized media CRM streamlining advertising sales and production workflows for publishers
Scores 1.4 higher than HubSpot
A unified CRM and business management platform designed to streamline sales, marketing, and order processing for mid-market organizations.
Scores 1.1 higher than HubSpot
A sales-first CRM designed to streamline deal management through intuitive visual pipelines and AI-driven automation.
Scores 0.2 higher than HubSpot
Common questions
What is the best alternative to HubSpot?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ad Orbit is the highest-scoring alternative in Best CRM Solutions for Publishers at 4.3/5, against HubSpot at 2.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from HubSpot?
Our editors flagged: Price keeps increasing with added features; Contact-based pricing not suitable for mid-sized publishers; Lacks native media features. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run HubSpot successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
