tech from europe
vsHubSpot

combit CRM vs HubSpot

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
German CRM with contact, pipeline and automation tools
Inbound marketing, sales, and service software for growing businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany (Hüllhorst, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Available on some plansEU data hosting is available on request for eligible customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
$20/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Office, CleverReach
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, WordPress, Slack +5

Where each one wins

combit CRM

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

combit CRM
HubSpot
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany (Hüllhorst, North Rhine-Westphalia)
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
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

combit CRM

No published pricing we could verify.

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

combit CRM

Data Management
Central data storage, Data import and export, Contact and lead management, Custom fields and data structures
Analytics and Reporting
Custom reporting, Sales analytics, Campaign performance tracking, Dashboard visualizations
Campaign and Task Management
Campaign planning and execution, Task scheduling and reminders, Automated workflows, Email marketing integration
Integration and Compatibility
Open API access, Microsoft Office compatibility, Email client integration, Third-party connector support

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