NeoKivo vs HubSpot
HubSpot started as marketing software and grew a CRM around it, so you get campaigns, a service desk, and a CMS in the same login. That breadth is real, and so is the setup time and the climbing bill as you add hubs. NeoKivo is the opposite bet: a CRM for agencies that manage clients and the deals done on their behalf, with commissions, splits, and invoice tracking already built in, live the afternoon you import your CSV. If your problem is tracking who you represent, what they're owed, and who gets paid, NeoKivo solves it. If your problem is that you also need to run marketing and support in one place, that is HubSpot's job, not ours.
At a glance
| NeoKivo | HubSpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small agencies tracking clients, commissions and invoice status | Companies wanting marketing + sales + service in one platform |
| Core idea | Clients, deals, and commissions in one pipeline | A broad CRM platform with many hubs and add-ons |
| Setup | Import a CSV, mapped automatically, live the same afternoon | Capable, but more configuration; often onboarding effort |
| Speed | Keyboard-first (⌘K), renders in milliseconds | Full-featured UI, more surface area to navigate |
| Pricing shape | $29/month covers five seats, then $7 per extra seat | Free tier, then per-seat paid hubs that scale with features |
| AI | In-app Copilot + MCP server for Claude/ChatGPT/Cursor | Breeze AI features across the platform |
| Integrations | Zapier (invite-only app), MCP server, REST API | Large native app marketplace |
| Beyond the pipeline | Invoice tracking, AR aging, commissions, roles & access control | Marketing, service, and CMS hubs |
When to pick which
Pick NeoKivo if
- You are a small agency that wants clients, deals, and commissions tracked in one place, not a platform to administer.
- You value speed: keyboard-first, set up from a CSV in an afternoon, no admin seat.
- You want predictable pricing: $29/month covers five seats, then $7 per extra seat.
- You want AI built in, an in-app Copilot and an MCP server so Claude or ChatGPT can work your pipeline.
Pick HubSpot if
- You need marketing automation, email campaigns, and a service desk in the same tool.
- You have an ops/admin function to configure workflows, custom objects, and reporting.
- You are scaling past a small sales team into multiple departments.
The core difference: focus vs breadth
HubSpot grew into a platform: marketing, sales, service, content, and operations, with a generous free tier and deep configurability. That breadth is its strength for companies that need it, and its cost for a small team that does not, in setup time, in moving parts, and in the discipline required to keep it tidy.
NeoKivo deliberately does one thing: it keeps deals moving for agencies working on behalf of clients. Every deal links back to who you represent and carries the commission it's worth, and the Focus view surfaces what is overdue or due today. There is nothing to administer and nowhere for a deal to hide.
Migrating from HubSpot
Export your deals and contacts from HubSpot to CSV and import them into NeoKivo; columns are mapped automatically and you can export everything again at any time, so there is no lock-in.
FAQ
Is NeoKivo a HubSpot alternative?+
Yes, for the CRM/pipeline part. NeoKivo is a focused alternative for agencies that manage clients and the deals done on their behalf, without HubSpot's marketing and service breadth. It is not a replacement for HubSpot's marketing automation or service desk.
Can I move my data from HubSpot to NeoKivo?+
Yes. Export your contacts and deals from HubSpot as a CSV and import them into NeoKivo. Your columns are mapped automatically, and you can export everything from NeoKivo anytime.
How does pricing compare?+
$29/month covers five seats on NeoKivo, then $7 per extra seat, with a 14-day free trial and no card to start. HubSpot has a free tier and paid hubs that scale per seat and per feature tier as your needs grow.
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