Attainment vs HubSpot
HubSpot sells you software. We build and run your entire growth system. Strategy, execution, development, and AI automation under one roof.
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Attainment
Growth System, Fully Built and Managed
We build your strategy, deploy your campaigns, develop your integrations, and automate your operations. You get results, not homework.
- Strategy + execution in one team
- Development and AI automation included
- We do the work, you see results
HubSpot
Software Platform You Manage
HubSpot provides powerful tools, but you (or your team) build the campaigns, manage the workflows, and analyze the data. Great if you have bandwidth.
- Requires in-house team or agency
- Custom dev and automation cost extra
- You do the work, software is the tool
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Attainment | HubSpot |
|---|---|---|
| What You Get | Strategy + execution + development + AI automation. One team builds and runs everything. | Software platform. You (or your team) build the campaigns, workflows, and reports. |
| Who Does the Work | We do. Full-service team that builds, deploys, and optimizes your systems. | You do. HubSpot provides training and support, but you execute. |
| Pricing Model | Project-based or retainer. Includes strategy, execution, and ongoing optimization. | Software license + implementation fees. Often requires hiring a HubSpot admin or agency. |
| Development Included | Yes. Custom integrations, landing pages, dashboards, and AI automation built for you. | No. You build in HubSpot's platform or hire developers for custom work. |
| AI Automation | Included. We deploy AI to handle repetitive work (calls, emails, data entry). | Limited. HubSpot has AI features, but you configure and manage them. |
| Strategic Guidance | Included. Fractional CMO-level strategy built into every engagement. | Extra cost. Requires hiring consultants or upgrading to enterprise support. |
| Speed to Results | Fast. We build and deploy systems in weeks, not months. | Slow. Implementation typically takes 3-6 months before you see results. |
| Best For | Businesses that want results, not software. Owner-operators who need execution, not training. | Companies with in-house marketing teams that need a platform to centralize their work. |
When to Choose Each
Choose Attainment If:
- You want results, not software to manage
- You don't have an in-house marketing team
- You need AI automation and custom development
- You want strategy and execution in one partner
- You want to lower operational costs while growing
Choose HubSpot If:
- You have a marketing team that needs a platform
- You want to own and manage your tools in-house
- You're willing to invest time in training and setup
- You prefer software over services
- You have budget for both software and implementation
Why Businesses Leave HubSpot for Attainment
Many of our clients came from HubSpot. They bought the software thinking it would solve their growth problems. Six months later, they had a powerful tool they weren't using effectively because:
- Nobody on their team had time to build campaigns
- Custom integrations required expensive developers
- They needed strategy, not just execution tools
- Hiring a HubSpot admin or agency doubled the cost
They switched to Attainment because they wanted results, not software to manage.
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