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ClearSync vs HubSpot's Stripe App

HubSpot offers a free Stripe data sync app. So why do SaaS teams switch to ClearSync? Here's what's different between the two. (Hint: ClearSync is purpose-built for SaaS teams!)

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FEATURE COMPARISON

Side-by-Side Breakdown

What you get with each option

Capability

Capability

Capability

HubSpot's Stripe App

HubSpot's Stripe App

HubSpot's Stripe App

ClearSync

ClearSync

ClearSync

MRR Calculations

MRR Calculations

X

✓

Subscription Lifecycle Tracking

Subscription Lifecycle Tracking

X

✓

HubSpot Edition Required

HubSpot Edition Required

Enterprise for Subscription & Payment data

Enterprise for Subscription & Payment data

Works with ALL HubSpot editions

Works with ALL HubSpot editions

Company-Level Revenue

Company-Level Revenue

X

✓

Historical Backfill

Historical Backfill

X

✓

Revenue-Aware Workflows

Revenue-Aware Workflows

X

✓

Setup

Setup

Setup

✓ Self-serve

✓ Self-serve with expert-led implementation available

✓ Self-serve with expert-led implementation available

THE GAP

Where HubSpot's Stripe App Falls Short

HubSpot's free Stripe App is a fine starting point for basic invoice syncing. But if you need real revenue intelligence with subscription and payment data, the app requires HubSpot Enterprise and the data you get has critical gaps.

No MRR calculation

The native sync doesn't calculate MRR. Payment amounts show prorated charges, not actual revenue changes, and one-time and recurring charges get commingled into one view.

Revenue stuck at contact level

Stripe customers only sync to HubSpot contacts, never companies, so revenue data stays stuck at the contact level. You can't see total account value on the company without manual work.

No historical backfill

The native sync only moves data forward from when you connect. Your entire Stripe history stays invisible in HubSpot.

HubSpot Enterprise required for key objects

Syncing Stripe subscription & payment data require HubSpot custom objects, only available in Enterprise. Many custom fields also need the Data Hub Starter add-on. The "free" sync has hidden costs.

No subscription lifecycle tracking

You can't distinguish between an upgrade, downgrade, cancellation, or trial conversion. All subscription changes look the same.

Orphaned, disconnected data

Payments have no Stripe subscription ID, so you can't link them to subscriptions. Invoices can't associate to custom objects. Coupon and discount fields exist but don't populate.

Want to know more about how HubSpot's Stripe App works? Check out our detailed blog post and video:

CLEARSYNC'S ADVANTAGE

Where ClearSync Pulls Ahead

A closer look at the areas where the difference matters most

Real MRR, not raw data

HubSpot's native sync gives you subscription records. ClearSync gives you actual MRR, calculated the way SaaS teams need it. ClearSync captures every upgrade, downgrade, product and plan change with date stamps and updates in real time as subscriptions change in Stripe.

Real MRR, not raw data

HubSpot's native sync gives you subscription records. ClearSync gives you actual MRR, calculated the way SaaS teams need it. ClearSync captures every upgrade, downgrade, product and plan change with date stamps and updates in real time as subscriptions change in Stripe.

Real MRR, not raw data

HubSpot's native sync gives you subscription records. ClearSync gives you actual MRR, calculated the way SaaS teams need it. ClearSync captures every upgrade, downgrade, product and plan change with date stamps and updates in real time as subscriptions change in Stripe.

Company-level revenue, not contact-level records

The native sync connects Stripe customers to HubSpot contacts but doesn't roll revenue up to the company level. ClearSync matches subscriptions to companies automatically, so your team sees total account value, even when there are multiple subscriptions per company.

Company-level revenue, not contact-level records

The native sync connects Stripe customers to HubSpot contacts but doesn't roll revenue up to the company level. ClearSync matches subscriptions to companies automatically, so your team sees total account value, even when there are multiple subscriptions per company.

Company-level revenue, not contact-level records

The native sync connects Stripe customers to HubSpot contacts but doesn't roll revenue up to the company level. ClearSync matches subscriptions to companies automatically, so your team sees total account value, even when there are multiple subscriptions per company.

Full subscription history with real MRR, not raw Stripe data

HubSpot's native sync only captures data from the moment you connect and what it captures are raw payment amounts, not MRR. ClearSync imports your complete Stripe subscription history, calculates real MRR for every period, and gives your team a clear view of growth, churn, and expansion over time.

Full subscription history with real MRR, not raw Stripe data

HubSpot's native sync only captures data from the moment you connect and what it captures are raw payment amounts, not MRR. ClearSync imports your complete Stripe subscription history, calculates real MRR for every period, and gives your team a clear view of growth, churn, and expansion over time.

Full subscription history with real MRR, not raw Stripe data

HubSpot's native sync only captures data from the moment you connect and what it captures are raw payment amounts, not MRR. ClearSync imports your complete Stripe subscription history, calculates real MRR for every period, and gives your team a clear view of growth, churn, and expansion over time.

Revenue-aware automation

The native sync can trigger workflows when a record updates, but it can't tell you what changed. ClearSync gives you granular subscription events you can act on, like alerting CS when a customer downgrades, notifying sales when a trial converts to paid, and automatically collecting payment when it's past due.

Revenue-aware automation

The native sync can trigger workflows when a record updates, but it can't tell you what changed. ClearSync gives you granular subscription events you can act on, like alerting CS when a customer downgrades, notifying sales when a trial converts to paid, and automatically collecting payment when it's past due.

Revenue-aware automation

The native sync can trigger workflows when a record updates, but it can't tell you what changed. ClearSync gives you granular subscription events you can act on, like alerting CS when a customer downgrades, notifying sales when a trial converts to paid, and automatically collecting payment when it's past due.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ClearSync work?

Who is ClearSync for?

What Stripe data does ClearSync push to HubSpot?

Does ClearSync create new companies and contacts in HubSpot for me?

Will ClearSync overwrite my existing HubSpot data?

How far back can I import my Stripe history?

Can I see churn and expansion over time?

How often does ClearSync push Stripe data to HubSpot?

Can I connect multiple Stripe accounts to the same HubSpot account?

Do you offer free implementation help?

Make Stripe Revenue Actionable in HubSpot

Try ClearSync and give your team the visibility they need—accurate, synced, and always ready.

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Make Stripe Revenue Actionable in HubSpot

Try ClearSync and give your team the visibility they need—accurate, synced, and always ready.

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Make Stripe Revenue Actionable in HubSpot

Try ClearSync and give your team the visibility they need—accurate, synced, and always ready.

Book a Demo