Clearbit

AI-powered B2B data enrichment and lead intelligence platform

HubSpot

AI-powered CRM platform for marketing, sales, and customer service

Clearbit

Moderate

14/25

HubSpot

Moderate

16/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionClearbitHubSpot

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Clearbit: US-based infrastructure. No EU data residency option. Business contact data processed in US.

HubSpot: EU data hosting on AWS EU is available for Professional and Enterprise tiers but requires explicit configuration.

2/5

US-based infrastructure. No EU data residency option. Business contact data processed in US.

3/5

EU data hosting on AWS EU is available for Professional and Enterprise tiers but requires explicit configuration.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Clearbit: US corporation (part of HubSpot). Subject to US jurisdiction. GDPR and CCPA compliance features available.

HubSpot: US-incorporated public company on the NYSE, subject to CLOUD Act, with SCCs available for EU data transfers.

2/5

US corporation (part of HubSpot). Subject to US jurisdiction. GDPR and CCPA compliance features available.

2/5

US-incorporated public company on the NYSE, subject to CLOUD Act, with SCCs available for EU data transfers.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Clearbit: Business intelligence data from public sources. Customer CRM data not shared. GDPR data subject rights supported.

HubSpot: Does not train AI models on customer CRM data; configurable data retention and deletion controls are available.

3/5

Business intelligence data from public sources. Customer CRM data not shared. GDPR data subject rights supported.

4/5

Does not train AI models on customer CRM data; configurable data retention and deletion controls are available.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Clearbit: SOC 2 Type II certified (through HubSpot). GDPR DPA available. Strong security posture as part of a public company.

HubSpot: Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, with a detailed sub-processor list and DPA available for all customers.

4/5

SOC 2 Type II certified (through HubSpot). GDPR DPA available. Strong security posture as part of a public company.

4/5

Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, with a detailed sub-processor list and DPA available for all customers.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Clearbit: Handles business contact data with appropriate GDPR and CCPA compliance. SOC 2 certification provides enterprise security assurance. Data enrichment activities require GDPR legitimate interest basis.

HubSpot: Adequate for most EU businesses when EU hosting is confirmed and DPA signed; regulated sectors should validate sub-processors.

3/5

Handles business contact data with appropriate GDPR and CCPA compliance. SOC 2 certification provides enterprise security assurance. Data enrichment activities require GDPR legitimate interest basis.

3/5

Adequate for most EU businesses when EU hosting is confirmed and DPA signed; regulated sectors should validate sub-processors.

Total Score

14/25

16/25

Best For

Clearbit

Best for teams on a tight budget.

HubSpot

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Clearbit vs HubSpot: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Clearbit (Clearbit (HubSpot), US) scores 14/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-powered B2B data enrichment and lead intelligence platform. HubSpot (HubSpot, US) scores 16/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-powered CRM platform for marketing, sales, and customer service.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

HubSpot leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Clearbit (2/5): US-based infrastructure. No EU data residency option. Business contact data processed in US.

●HubSpot (3/5): EU data hosting on AWS EU is available for Professional and Enterprise tiers but requires explicit configuration.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 2/5.

●Clearbit (2/5): US corporation (part of HubSpot). Subject to US jurisdiction. GDPR and CCPA compliance features available.

●HubSpot (2/5): US-incorporated public company on the NYSE, subject to CLOUD Act, with SCCs available for EU data transfers.

#### Data Retention & Training

HubSpot leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Clearbit (3/5): Business intelligence data from public sources. Customer CRM data not shared. GDPR data subject rights supported.

●HubSpot (4/5): Does not train AI models on customer CRM data; configurable data retention and deletion controls are available.

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Clearbit (4/5): SOC 2 Type II certified (through HubSpot). GDPR DPA available. Strong security posture as part of a public company.

●HubSpot (4/5): Holds both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, with a detailed sub-processor list and DPA available for all customers.

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 3/5.

●Clearbit (3/5): Handles business contact data with appropriate GDPR and CCPA compliance. SOC 2 certification provides enterprise security assurance. Data enrichment activities require GDPR legitimate interest basis.

●HubSpot (3/5): Adequate for most EU businesses when EU hosting is confirmed and DPA signed; regulated sectors should validate sub-processors.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Clearbit	HubSpot
GDPR DPA	Yes	No
ISO 27001	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

HubSpot has a clear trust advantage, scoring 16/25 compared to Clearbit's 14/25. HubSpot particularly excels in data residency, data retention & training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Clearbit or HubSpot?

Clearbit has a TrustKit score of 14/25 while HubSpot scores 16/25. HubSpot currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Clearbit and HubSpot compare on data residency?

Clearbit scores 2/5 for data residency (US-based infrastructure. No EU data residency option. Business contact data processed in US.), while HubSpot scores 3/5 (EU data hosting on AWS EU is available for Professional and Enterprise tiers but requires explicit configuration.).

Are Clearbit and HubSpot GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Clearbit has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and HubSpot scores 3/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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