Axonaut vs HubSpot
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to HubSpot? Here's how Axonaut compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Axonaut. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
CRM, invoicing, project and business management in one tool
Inbound marketing, sales, and service software for growing businesses.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data hosting is available on request for eligible customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€34.99/mo
$20/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Gmail, Outlook, PrestaShop, Shopify, WooCommerce +10
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, WordPress, Slack +5
Where each one wins
Axonaut
Strengths
- +All-in-one business suite with CRM, quotes, invoicing, expenses and payment tracking in a single workflow
- +Intuitive interface with quick learning curve for core tasks like contact management and invoicing
- +Reduces manual work via invoice reminders, shared customer histories and expense tracking
- +Responsive support through chat and ticketing systems
- +Cost-effective for businesses using multiple modules under one subscription
Limitations
- −Pricing can feel steep for solo users or very small businesses needing only invoicing
- −Limited depth in reporting, dashboards and document customization
- −Pre-accounting focus with manual work required for bank reconciliation and recurring transactions
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
Axonaut
HubSpot
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Axonaut
- Standard €69.99/month no commitmentAll features included · 15-day free trial
- Discounted from €34.99/month 3-year commitmentAll features included · 15-day free trial
Pricing varies based on commitment period. Exact billing details not fully confirmed.
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
Axonaut
- CRM and Sales
- Centralized contact and customer records, Sales follow-up and pipeline management, Quotes, sales documents and electronic signature, Appointment booking
- Invoicing and Payments
- Invoices and credit notes, Online invoice payment, Automated reminders for unpaid invoices
- Expenses and Accounting
- Expense and receipt management with OCR, Accounting exports and connections to accounting software, Free access for the accountant
- Projects and Time Tracking
- Project management and task tracking, Time tracking, Project-linked ticket handling
- Cash Flow and Banking
- Cash-flow monitoring, Connected business account, Banking reconciliation
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