Mautic vs HubSpot
Self-host swap-in for HubSpot. · Self-host HubSpot · Mautic on os-alt
Mautic is one of the open-source self-host replacements for HubSpot — license GPL-3.0, 20min (PHP + MySQL) to stand up, and $10 vps for low-volume sending; smtp/ses for actual delivery. Compare against HubSpot's Free CRM; Marketing Hub Pro starts at $890/mo below.
| Mauticopen-source | HubSpotpaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM + marketing automation | CRM + marketing automation |
| License / pricing | GPL-3.0 | Free CRM; Marketing Hub Pro starts at $890/mo |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $20/user/mo |
| GitHub | mautic/mautic | closed source |
| Setup time | 20min (PHP + MySQL) | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS for low-volume sending; SMTP/SES for actual delivery. | from $20/user/mo (Free CRM; Marketing Hub Pro starts at $890/mo) |
Switching from HubSpot to Mautic
Marketing automation only — pair with a CRM. Export HubSpot contacts → Mautic CSV import. Recreate workflows in Mautic's Campaign builder.
- Good fit for
- Marketing teams that want HubSpot's drip + lead-scoring on their own infra.
- Weak at
- No CRM surface — you'll need EspoCRM/SuiteCRM alongside.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to HubSpot
Mautic also replaces
- ConvertKit (Kit)— Creator email marketing
- Mailchimp— Email marketing / newsletters
In a terminal? npx os-alt hubspot prints HubSpot's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is Mautic a free alternative to HubSpot?
Yes — Mautic is open source under GPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $10 VPS for low-volume sending; SMTP/SES for actual delivery.. HubSpot starts at $20/user/mo (Free CRM; Marketing Hub Pro starts at $890/mo).
How long does Mautic take to set up vs HubSpot?
Self-hosting Mautic: 20min (PHP + MySQL). HubSpot is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Mautic good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Marketing teams that want HubSpot's drip + lead-scoring on their own infra.. Weak at: No CRM surface — you'll need EspoCRM/SuiteCRM alongside..