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Switching from HubSpot to Klaviyo

Neither tool imports the other automatically. Contacts move by CSV export/import; store-event history reconnects separately once your e-commerce platform is linked to Klaviyo.

Quick verdict: Move to Klaviyo if you run an e-commerce store and want native purchase-event sync and revenue attribution, features HubSpot does not build around.

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Switching Cost & Friction Estimator

Most buyers only budget for the new subscription. This estimates the hidden labor, data-cleanup, and retraining cost of actually making the switch.

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Estimate assumes: 1 hour of data-mapping/cleaning labor per 2,000 records, a blended $75/hr ops rate, tiered migration & cleaning tooling fees, and 4 hours of retraining per seat at a $45/hr fully-loaded rate.

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Total Hidden Switching Cost $0

    Why teams move from HubSpot to Klaviyo

    Native Shopify sync

    Purchase and browsing events sync automatically.

    Revenue attribution

    Built into every flow and send.

    Not seat-limited

    Pay for profile volume, not headcount.

    How the migration actually works

    You lose HubSpot’s shared CRM record across marketing, sales and service — Klaviyo has no CRM equivalent.

    StepWhat you do
    1Export your contact listExport contacts, tags and segments as CSV from the old tool.
    2Create your Klaviyo accountCreate your Klaviyo account and connect your store to sync existing customer and order data.
    3Rebuild flows in Klaviyo’s flow builderRecreate abandoned-cart, welcome and post-purchase flows using Klaviyo’s flow builder, tied to your synced store events.
    4Rebuild automationsRecreate email sequences, triggers and automation rules by hand — these do not transfer automatically.
    5Reconnect integrationsReconnect your website forms, e-commerce store, payment processor or CRM sync to the new tool.
    6Run a real send before cancellingSend one real campaign through the new tool and confirm deliverability before cancelling the old plan.

    What this path doesn’t do for you:

    HubSpot’s unified CRM and cross-Hub automation have no Klaviyo equivalent — keep a separate CRM if you relied on it.

    Pricing side by side

    PlanHubSpotKlaviyo
    Pricing basisPer seatPer active-profile tier
    Entry priceStarter $20/seat/mo (standing)Email $20/mo (500 profiles)
    CRMFull CRM shared across HubsNone — event/profile data only
    Invoicing/paymentsNot on Marketing Hub StarterNot offered

    Standard list prices checked on each vendor’s pricing page on September 23, 2026. HubSpot price is the $20/seat standing rate, not its current new-customer promo.

    Feature parity check

    CapabilityHubSpotKlaviyo
    CRMFull CRM shared across HubsNone
    Revenue attributionNot coreBuilt in
    Price$20/seat/mo$20/mo (500 profiles)
    Built forGeneral businessE-commerce

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Klaviyo import HubSpot data?

    No. Export contacts as CSV and connect your store to sync event data separately.

    Will it cost more?

    Depends on seats vs. list size — the entry tiers are the same $20, but they scale on different dimensions.

    Do I lose CRM features?

    Yes, Klaviyo has no CRM — keep a separate CRM if you relied on HubSpot’s shared contact and deal records.

    Do my automations and workflows carry over?

    No. Automation logic, workflows and segmentation rules are specific to each platform’s builder and are rebuilt by hand in the new tool; only contact data moves via export/import or a migration service.

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