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ForceManager vs HubSpot

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
Mobile-first CRM with AI, geolocation and route planning for field sales teams.
Inbound marketing, sales, and service software for growing businesses.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 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/IEC 27001:2013
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€14.50/user/mo
$20/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 SSO +18
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, WordPress, Slack +5

Where each one wins

ForceManager

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for daily sales tasks
  • +Strong mobile app with maps, geolocation and field-sales organization
  • +Effective tools for managing territories, pipelines and sales cycles
  • +Fast and responsive customer support for configuration and future needs
  • +Good value for sales teams seeking straightforward CRM functionality
  • +Real-time reporting and sales performance tracking
  • +Simplifies client data organization and reduces administrative work

Limitations

  • −Closed system requires support intervention for user rights and configuration changes
  • −Limited bulk editing capabilities for accounts and contacts
  • −Inconsistent views and actions across iPad, iPhone and web versions

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

ForceManager
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
Sub-processors
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

ForceManager

  • Essential €14.50 per user / monthFlat hierarchy relationship management · Opportunity pipeline · Calendar & tasks
  • Starter €19.50 per user / monthAll Essential features · Simple team hierarchy · Team activity tracking
  • Professional €27.50 per user / monthAll Starter features · ERP integration · Quota allocation and monitoring
  • Performance €42.50 per user / monthAll Professional features · Advanced integrations (SAP Business One, Sage 50) · Advanced analytics

Prices are for annual contracts. Regional pricing and billing cadence may vary.

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

ForceManager

Mobile CRM and field sales
Web, iOS and Android access, Route planning with estimated distance and travel time, Geolocated opportunities, Activity and visit logging
Accounts, activities and pipeline
Manage accounts, contacts, calendar and tasks, Activity tracking, Opportunities and multiple sales pipelines
AI and sales assistance
Customer chat and summaries, Email summaries and suggested replies, Business-card scanning, Smart Voice Reports
Sales tools and add-ons
Quotes & Orders with tax and discount management, Transport-cost breakdowns and units of measure, GoalManager, NewsManager
Analysis and administration
Dashboards and sales/activity analysis, Custom fields, forms and widgets, Business units and user hierarchies, Bulk updates and imports/exports

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