Research-desk assessment · Updated October 2026
Every review on Agency Tested is a research-desk assessment by our editorial team — built from deep product research, documentation review, and pricing verification across real agency use cases. Each review carries a transparent Agency Tested Score built from our published methodology: agency features (25%), ease of use (20%), pricing value (20%), support (15%), and integrations (20%).
8.7/10
HubSpot CRM Review for Agencies (2026)
The most complete CRM for full-service agencies — powerful, but pricing scales fast as you grow. Updated October 2026.
8.4/10
ClickUp Review for Agencies (2026)
One workspace for projects, docs, and client work — unmatched flexibility with a real learning curve. Updated October 2026.
8.2/10
ActiveCampaign Review for Agencies (2026)
The best automation value for agencies that sell lifecycle marketing — provided you quote clients on Plus pricing, not the Starter headline.
8.0/10
Pipedrive Review for Agencies (2026)
The best sales-first CRM for agencies that close on pipelines — provided you quote clients on Growth pricing, not the Lite headline.
7.9/10
Mailchimp Review for Agencies (2026)
Still the easiest email platform to hand to clients — but agencies outgrow it faster than expected. Updated October 2026.
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