HubSpot just quoted me $3,200/month.
For a "starter" package.
For my 5-person business.
I laughed. Then I found something better for $37.
⚠️ The HubSpot Reality Check:
• Free plan: So limited it's basically a demo• Starter: $45/month (missing 90% of features)
• Professional: $800-3,200/month (the real price)
• Enterprise: $3,600+/month (don't even ask)
Hidden costs: Onboarding fees, contact limits, add-ons
Why Small Businesses Get Trapped by HubSpot
The pattern is always the same:
1. Start with "free" HubSpot
2. Hit limits immediately
3. Upgrade to Starter ($45)
4. Realize you need Professional
5. Get quoted $3,200/month
6. Feel stuck because your data is trapped
Sound familiar?
The Features Small Businesses Actually Need
📊 Real Feature Comparison:
Average annual savings when switching from HubSpot
What HubSpot Doesn't Want You to Know
The contact limit scam: They charge by contacts, not usage. Got 10,000 email subscribers? That's $3,200/month even if you email them once.
The feature gatekeeping: Need workflows? That's Professional. Want reporting? Professional. Custom properties? Professional. Everything useful requires their most expensive tier.
The integration trap: Want to connect your tools? Each integration costs extra or requires Enterprise.
See the $37 Alternative in ActionSmall Business Success Stories
🚀 Real Results from Real Small Businesses:
Local Gym (12 employees):• Was paying: HubSpot $1,200/month
• Now paying: AI Media Machine $37/month
• Results: 3x more leads, 80% less time on marketing
E-commerce Store (6 employees):
• Was paying: HubSpot $2,400/month
• Now paying: AI Media Machine $37/month
• Results: Doubled email conversions, automated everything
Consultant (Solo):
• Was paying: HubSpot $800/month
• Now paying: AI Media Machine $37/month
• Results: Freed up 20 hours/week, tripled content output
The AI Alternative That Changes Everything
AI Media Machine gives small businesses:
✅ 12 AI employees that work 24/7
✅ Unlimited everything (contacts, emails, content)
✅ No hidden fees or surprise charges
✅ Content creation included (HubSpot doesn't even offer this)
✅ One price: $37/month for everything
⚡ What You Can Do Day 1:
• Import all your HubSpot contacts (no limits)• Set up unlimited automation workflows
• Create content for 30 days in 30 minutes
• Build unlimited landing pages
• Schedule social media for the entire month
• Generate leads while you sleep
The Money You'll Save (Calculated)
💰 Your Annual Savings:
HubSpot Professional: $3,200/month × 12 = $38,400/yearAI Media Machine: $37/month × 12 = $444/year
You save: $37,956 per year
That's a new employee's salary. Or a lot of advertising budget.
Why This Matters for Small Business
Big companies can afford to waste $3,200/month on HubSpot.
Small businesses can't.
Every dollar matters when you're growing. Why spend $38,400/year on software when $444 gets you more features?
Making the Switch (It's Easier Than You Think)
📋 Your Migration Checklist:
1. Export your HubSpot data (contacts, deals, etc.)2. Sign up for AI Media Machine ($1 trial available)
3. Import everything (takes minutes, not days)
4. Set up AI employees (pre-configured templates)
5. Cancel HubSpot (save immediately)
Total migration time: 2-3 hours
Money saved: $3,163 in month one alone
The Features HubSpot Can't Match
Even at $3,200/month, HubSpot can't do what AI does:
❌ HubSpot can't write your blog posts
❌ HubSpot can't create your graphics
❌ HubSpot can't make your videos
❌ HubSpot can't be your copywriter
❌ HubSpot can't design your ads
AI Media Machine does all of this. For $37.
The Bottom Line for Small Business
If you're a small business paying for HubSpot, you're overpaying by approximately 8,649%.
That's not a typo.
The same core features cost $37 instead of $3,200.
Plus you get AI capabilities HubSpot doesn't even offer.
🎯 Perfect for Small Businesses That Need:
• Professional marketing without the enterprise price• Simple tools that actually work
• Everything in one place (not 17 different tools)
• To save money while growing faster
• AI that works like having a full marketing team
Your Next Step (Takes 60 Seconds)
Still paying HubSpot hundreds or thousands per month?
Here's what to do:
1. Calculate how much you're wasting (probably $20k-40k/year)
2. Try AI Media Machine for $1
3. See how it does MORE for less
4. Cancel HubSpot
5. Use the savings to grow your business
Start Your $1 Trial → Save $37,956/Year
Marcus Chen helps small businesses cut software costs by 90% while growing faster. His clients have collectively saved over $2 million in unnecessary software subscriptions.
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