HubSpot vs The BEAST CRM
As a certified HubSpot Partner, we love HubSpot. But is it the right fit for your growing business? Let's dive into the ultimate comparison between HubSpot and The BEAST (powered by GoHighLevel).
Choosing the right CRM is one of the most critical decisions a business can make. Get it right, and your sales and marketing become a seamless, automated machine. Get it wrong, and you're stuck paying thousands for software your team hates using.
The Elephant in the Room: We Love HubSpot
Before we dive in, let's establish some transparency. At RAW Corporation, we are a certified HubSpot Partner. We actively manage HubSpot accounts for enterprise clients, and we have immense respect for what they've built. HubSpot's user interface (UI) is arguably the best in the industry. It's clean, intuitive, and highly polished. For large corporations with complex, multi-layered sales teams and massive budgets, HubSpot is often the right choice.
However, we also recognize that HubSpot isn't for everyone. For small to medium-sized businesses, agencies, and growing service providers, the pricing model and feature gating can become a significant bottleneck.
Enter The BEAST CRM. Built on the powerful GoHighLevel (GHL) framework and customized by RAW Corp, The BEAST is designed to be an all-in-one powerhouse that doesn't punish you for growing.
The Pricing Model
Contacts vs Unlimited
HubSpot operates on a tiered system that scales based on the number of marketing contacts you have. It is very common for growing businesses to suddenly find themselves paying £2,000 to £5,000+ per month just to use the software.
The BEAST Advantage
Unlimited everything. For a flat fee (starting at £149/mo), you get unlimited users, unlimited contacts, and unlimited domains. Your software subscription cost does not change as you grow.
Competitor CRM
Marketing Contacts
Monthly Cost
The BEAST CRM
Marketing Contacts
Monthly Cost
The "Franken-stack"
Tax
Multiple subscriptions.
Data silos. Broken zaps.
The All-In-One
One subscription.
One unified database.
Feature Availability
The "Franken-stack" vs All-In-One
HubSpot is fantastic at inbound marketing. But if you want to build a membership site, use two-way SMS, or manage affiliates, you'll need third-party tools. This leads to the dreaded "Franken-stack"—a business held together by Zapier and duct tape.
The BEAST Advantage
Built from the ground up to replace your entire software stack. Out of the box, it includes Funnels, Email, SMS, Calendars, Courses, Reputations, Invoicing, and AI Chatbots.
User Interface
DIY vs Done-With-You
Let's give credit where credit is due: HubSpot wins on UI. It is incredibly clean and fast. GoHighLevel (The BEAST's engine) has historically received some criticism for its UI being overwhelming because it does so much.
The BEAST Advantage
This is exactly why RAW Corp created The BEAST CRM. We take the raw power of the engine and we tame it. We pre-build your pipelines, set up your automations, and provide personalized training.
Corporate Support
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Support & Community
Corporate vs Partner
HubSpot offers excellent support, but it is very corporate. You submit a ticket, you talk to a rep, and they help you within the confines of their system.
The BEAST Advantage
With The BEAST CRM, you get RAW Corp. We aren't just a software vendor; we are your growth partners. We hold weekly Q&A calls, offer direct support, and use the system ourselves to run our agency.
The Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Choose HubSpot If:
- You are an enterprise with a massive software budget.
- You have complex, multi-national sales hierarchies.
- You prioritize UI polish above all else.
- You rely heavily on deep inbound content marketing logic.
Choose The BEAST CRM If:
- You want all your tools (funnels, email, SMS, bookings) in one place.
- You refuse to be penalized financially for growing your contact list.
- You want aggressive, multi-channel marketing (SMS, WhatsApp, Social).
- You want a done-with-you partner, not just a software login.
Ready to see the difference for yourself? Stop paying the "Franken-stack" tax and upgrade to a system built for aggressive growth.