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HubSpot vs Salesforce: MCP servers compared

Which one works better with Claude, ChatGPT and other AI assistants? Here is what each vendor publishes, side by side, from our dated verdicts.

The short answer

  • Both HubSpot and Salesforce publish an official MCP server.
  • HubSpot is listed as a Claude connector; the other is not.
  • HubSpot documents more tools (8 vs 7 for Salesforce).
  • Safety flags to review: HubSpot 1, Salesforce 1. See each verdict for details.

Side by side

HubSpot and Salesforce MCP servers compared
DetailHubSpotSalesforce
VerdictOfficialOfficial
Claude connectorYesNot confirmed
ServerHubSpot remote MCP server (HubSpot)Salesforce Hosted MCP Servers (Salesforce)
How it runsHosted (remote URL)Hosted (remote URL)
Sign-inOAuth sign-inOAuth sign-in
StageUnknownGenerally available
Plan neededClaude connector: any HubSpot plan, plus a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise). AEO tools need Marketing Hub Professional or Enterprise; quote management (beta) needs Revenue Hub Professional or Enterprise.Reported (third-party hands-on) as Enterprise Edition and above, plus Developer Edition; each standard server is disabled by default and must be activated in Setup. Pricing: reported free at time of that session, may change.
Documented tools8 (4 read, 4 write)7 (4 read, 3 write)
Can delete dataNo documented delete toolsYes, 1 tool
Safety flagsCreates and updates CRM records and engagements, and can create and publish landing pages, website pages and blog posts. HubSpot recommends setting Write tools to Needs Approval. Per HubSpot the Claude connector does not support delete operations; bulk writes limited to 10 records. Writes are attributed in the HubSpot audit log.Servers are split by capability: SObject Reads is read-only; Mutations create/update; Deletes delete-only; SObject All is full access. Sources conflict on whether SObject All includes delete. Choose the Reads server for read-only use; standard servers ship disabled.
Setup guidesClaude, Claude CodeClaude
Last checkedOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

HubSpot verdict

As of October 2026, HubSpot hosts an official remote MCP server at mcp.hubspot.com, documented on developers.hubspot.com, and a HubSpot connector for Claude listed as Anthropic verified. It uses OAuth with PKCE. It can create and update CRM and marketing records; HubSpot says the Claude connector does not support delete.

Setup, tools and safety check for HubSpot →

Salesforce verdict

As of October 2026, Salesforce publishes official hosted MCP servers (SObject Reads, Mutations, Deletes, All and others) at api.salesforce.com, reported generally available since April 2026. Admins must enable each server, and Claude connects as a custom connector via an External Client App. No directory connector was found. Salesforce's separate local DX server reaches end of life November 2, 2026.

Setup, tools and safety check for Salesforce →