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HubSpot CRM
Free / $15-150+/mo4.5/5
Generous free CRM with scalable paid features for growing teams.
Why founders use HubSpot CRM
Contact and deal management
Email tracking
Meeting scheduling
Live chat (free plan)
Task management
Basic reporting
App marketplace integrations
Mobile app
The Good
Completely free plan with no expiration or hidden limits
Unlimited users on free tier
Excellent email tracking and deal management
Extensive app marketplace (1000+ integrations)
Scales from solopreneur to enterprise
The Bad
Paid plans can become expensive quickly
Marketing Hub requires separate paid subscription
Higher-tier reporting and automation locked behind paywalls
Can feel overwhelming with feature breadth
The Verdict
HubSpot's free CRM is genuinely free forever—unlimited users, unlimited contacts, core features, no time limit. This makes it the perfect starting point for indie hackers validating their sales process before investing in upgrades. As you scale, pay only for advanced hubs (Marketing, Sales, Service) as needed.\n\nWith its hub-based modular approach, email tracking, deal management, and extensive integrations through a 1000+ app marketplace, HubSpot grows with your indie business without forcing early feature overload or unnecessary costs.