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Holded vs HubSpot

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
All-in-one ERP for SMEs with invoicing, accounting and CRM
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
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€15/mo
$20/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Wix, Amazon +22
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, WordPress, Slack +5

Where each one wins

Holded

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and quick to learn for invoicing, expenses and basic accounting
  • +All-in-one platform combining invoicing, accounting, banking, inventory, CRM, projects and HR
  • +Time-saving automation for recurring invoices, payment reminders and billing
  • +Strong fit for SMEs and freelancers, especially in Spain
  • +Modern, user-friendly interface for everyday workflows

Limitations

  • −Support can be slow or difficult to reach, with mixed experiences reported
  • −Pricing and plan limits (e.g., invoices, users, features) may become costly as needs grow
  • −Limited flexibility for advanced workflows, report customization and exports

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

Holded
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
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Holded

  • Plus €15 per monthInvoicing and documents · Banking and cash flow · First 3 months at 50% off
  • Basic €29 per monthAll Plus features · CRM and sales funnel · Project profitability tracking
  • Standard €59 per monthAll Basic features · Inventory management · Advanced accounting
  • Advanced €99 per monthAll Standard features · HR and payroll · Multi-user access
  • Premium €199 per monthAll Advanced features · POS system · Priority support

Prices exclude VAT. First 3 months at 50% off. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

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

Holded

Invoicing and documents
Sales and purchase invoices, simplified invoices, pro forma invoices and quotes, Custom numbering and fields, 50+ document templates, Payment methods
Accounting and taxes
Accounting entries, Reconciliation suggestions, Automatic completion of VAT forms 303, 369, 390, 347, 349, Automatic completion of IRPF forms 111, 115, 123, 130, 180, 190
Banking and cash flow
Automatic bank synchronization, Connections to 300+ banks, Cash flow tracking, Reconciliation rules
CRM and sales
Sales funnel, Contact management, Deal tracking
Projects, inventory and HR
Project profitability tracking, Purchase orders, Product price rates, lot or serial-number details, Payroll recording (individual or bulk import)

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