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ameax AkquiseManager vs HubSpot

Last updated November 2026

Looking for a European alternative to HubSpot? Here's how ameax AkquiseManager compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: ameax AkquiseManager. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
CRM for sales teams with lead tracking and activity management
Inbound marketing, sales, and service software for growing businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany
Available on some plansEU data hosting is available on request for eligible customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 9001, ISAE 3402
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€25.00/mo
$20/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Placetel, estos ProCall Enterprise, Google Calendar, MS Exchange (including Outlook/Office 365), iCal +8
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, WordPress, Slack +5

Where each one wins

ameax AkquiseManager

Strengths

  • +Highly adaptable workflows and customizable fields for sales processes
  • +Strong customer support with a 9.6/10 satisfaction rating in OMR reviews
  • +Comprehensive customer data management, including conversation notes and follow-up tracking
  • +Integrated calendar and campaign-status tools for sales activity management
  • +Cloud-based access with modular configuration options
  • +Ability to link CRM tasks with invoicing and project time tracking
  • +Area and distance search functionality for targeted outreach

Limitations

  • −Less intuitive user interface with limited personalization options
  • −Sales funnel analytics and reports not optimally aligned with all business models
  • −Outlook integration issues and lack of direct Microsoft 365 integration

HubSpot

Strengths

  • +All-in-one platform reduces tool sprawl
  • +Intuitive drag-and-drop editors
  • +Strong automation capabilities
  • +Extensive integration ecosystem

Limitations

  • −Can become expensive as needs grow
  • −Some features locked behind higher tiers
  • −Learning curve for advanced features
  • −Occasional performance slowdowns

Data residency & compliance

ameax AkquiseManager
HubSpot
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany
Available on some plansEU data hosting is available on request for eligible customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 9001, ISAE 3402
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

ameax AkquiseManager

  • AkquiseManager Solo €25.00 per monthLimited to 1 user · Basic CRM features
  • AkquiseManager Business €69.00 per monthFor 3 users · +7 additional users at €6.90 each · Object management, web forms, statistics module
  • AkquiseManager Plus €99.00 per monthFor 3 users · +7 additional users at €6.90 each · Microsoft Exchange integration, Google Offline Conversion Tracking

Prices are net, plus statutory VAT. Annual payment offers savings. 30-day free trial available.

HubSpot

  • Free Free ForeverBasic CRM features · Email marketing · Live chat
  • Starter $20 per monthRemoves HubSpot branding · Additional marketing contacts · Basic automation
  • Professional $890 per monthAdvanced automation · Custom reporting · A/B testing
  • Enterprise $3600 per monthAdvanced permissions · Predictive lead scoring · Custom objects

Pricing varies by product suite (Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, CMS Hub, Operations Hub). Discounts may apply for annual billing.

Features

ameax AkquiseManager

Customer and contact management
Central customer and contact records, Customer relationship tracking, Duplicate detection and merging, Custom fields (50+ field types)
Activities, tasks and processes
Log customer interactions, Schedule, prioritize, repeat and delegate follow-ups, Manage appointments in a calendar, Process buttons for linked actions (log activity, send email, set reminder, change status)
Sales management and analytics
Track campaign status, Set activity and sales targets, Analyze win/loss reasons, Track customer sales volumes by manufacturer
Marketing and communications
Email inbox, Automated email sequences with double opt-in and unsubscribe handling, Serial email and letter campaigns, Reusable personalized text templates
Territory and field sales
Search for customers by radius, Visualize customers on maps, Calculate driving distance and time for visits

HubSpot

Marketing
Email marketing campaigns, Landing pages and forms, Lead capture and tracking, Social media management
Sales
Contact and deal management, Email tracking and notifications, Pipeline management, Meeting scheduling
Service
Ticketing system, Live chat and chatbots, Knowledge base, Customer feedback surveys
Reporting
Custom dashboards, Traffic and conversion analytics, ROI tracking, Sales performance reports
Integrations
CRM sync, Email platform integrations, Social media integrations, E-commerce platforms