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HubSpot CRM Feature Overload Makes the Platform Feel Overwhelming and Costly

Users find HubSpot CRM's interface clean but describe the sheer breadth of features as overwhelming to navigate. The cost of paid plans needed to unlock that functionality is also flagged as a significant expense.

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