FindForce vs Clearbit (Breeze): The Chrome Extension HubSpot Killed in 2025
Clearbit Connect is dead. HubSpot killed the Chrome extension 100K+ users loved. FindForce is the independent alternative with better pricing and no CRM lock-in.
FindForce vs Clearbit: Picking Up Where HubSpot Left You Behind
The Clearbit Story: From Independent Tool to HubSpot Prison
- December 2023: HubSpot acquires Clearbit for $150M
- March 2024: Clearbit rebrands as “Breeze Intelligence”
- September 2024: Chrome extension updates stop
- January 2025: Clearbit Connect officially discontinued
- Today: Accessible only through HubSpot subscription
The Death of Independent Clearbit
What Clearbit Users Lost vs What FindForce Offers
| What You Had with Clearbit | What HubSpot Gives You | What FindForce Delivers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Chrome extension | Must buy HubSpot CRM | Standalone Chrome extension |
| $30-700/month flexible pricing | Part of $800+/month bundle | $49/month flat |
| Use with any CRM | HubSpot lock-in | Works with all CRMs |
| 100 free credits monthly | No free tier | 25 free verifications |
| Gmail & Outlook integration | HubSpot email only | Universal integration |
| Quick email verification | Buried in platform | One-click verification |
The HubSpot Tax: Why Breeze Intelligence Costs 10x More
Old Clearbit Pricing (RIP)
- Starter: $30/month (100 credits)
- Growth: $149/month (1,000 credits)
- Business: $299/month (2,500 credits)
- Enterprise: $700/month (10,000 credits)
New “Breeze Intelligence” Reality
- Requires HubSpot: Starting at $800/month
- Credits: Part of bundled package
- Flexibility: Zero - all or nothing
- Independence: Gone forever
FindForce: The Independent Alternative
- Price: $49/month unlimited
- Credits: No credit system
- CRM: Use any or none
- Independence: Forever guaranteed
Why HubSpot Killed Clearbit Connect
The Lock-In Strategy
HubSpot didn’t buy Clearbit to improve it. They bought it to force you into their ecosystem:
- Kill the Chrome extension ✓ (Done Jan 2025)
- Force HubSpot CRM adoption ✓ (Only access point)
- Bundle with expensive packages ✓ ($800+ minimum)
- Eliminate competitor access ✓ (No more Salesforce integration)
The Revenue Play
- Before: Clearbit user paying $149/month
- After: Must buy HubSpot at $800+/month
- Result: 5.4x revenue per user forced upgrade
The Features Clearbit Users Need (That FindForce Delivers)
✅ Chrome Extension Email Finder
- Clearbit:
Discontinued - HubSpot: Requires full platform
- FindForce: Native Chrome extension
✅ LinkedIn Integration
- Clearbit:
Had it, now gone - HubSpot: Limited functionality
- FindForce: One-click verification
✅ CRM Flexibility
- Clearbit:
Worked with any CRM - HubSpot: HubSpot only
- FindForce: Universal compatibility
✅ Predictable Pricing
- Clearbit:
Credit-based tiers - HubSpot: Complex bundles
- FindForce: $49 unlimited
✅ Email Verification Accuracy
- Clearbit: 85-90% claimed
- HubSpot: Unspecified
- FindForce: 95% guaranteed
Migration Guide: Clearbit → FindForce in 15 Minutes
- Visit Chrome Web Store
- Click “Add to Chrome”
- Pin to toolbar for easy access
- Same keyboard shortcuts
- Similar UI placement
- Familiar verification flow
- Salesforce ✓
- HubSpot ✓ (ironically)
- Pipedrive ✓
- Any CRM via API ✓
- No credit management
- No HubSpot requirement
- No limitations
The Hidden Costs of “Breeze Intelligence”
What HubSpot Doesn’t Tell You:
| Hidden Cost | Impact | Annual Loss |
|---|---|---|
| CRM Migration | Switch from Salesforce/Pipedrive | $10,000+ |
| Training Time | Learn new platform | 40 hours |
| Lost Productivity | Workflow disruption | $5,000 |
| Vendor Lock-in | Can’t leave HubSpot | Priceless |
| Feature Bloat | Pay for unused tools | $6,000+ |
| Per-Seat Pricing | Team scaling costs | $500/user |
Total Hidden Cost: $21,000+ first year
Why 3,400+ Former Clearbit Users Chose FindForce
Speed & Simplicity
“Clearbit Connect was 2 clicks. HubSpot Breeze is 7 clicks through menus. FindForce brought back the 2-click experience.” - Former Clearbit power user
Team-Friendly Pricing
“Clearbit charged per seat. HubSpot charges per everything. FindForce is $49 for the whole team. Finally, sane pricing.” - VP of Sales, 50-person team
No Platform Prison
“We use Salesforce. HubSpot buying Clearbit meant switching CRMs or losing email finding. FindForce saved us from that choice.” - RevOps Manager
FAQ: Clearbit Shutdown & FindForce Alternative
Is Clearbit completely dead?
The independent Clearbit is dead. It only exists as “Breeze Intelligence” inside HubSpot’s walled garden. The Chrome extension is discontinued.
Can I still use my Clearbit account?
Existing accounts are being migrated to HubSpot. You’ll need a HubSpot subscription to maintain access. Standalone Clearbit accounts end in 2025.
What happened to the free Clearbit Connect?
Gone. HubSpot offers no free tier for Breeze Intelligence. FindForce offers 25 free verifications monthly - not as generous, but actually available.
Why did HubSpot kill the Chrome extension?
Control. They want you in their platform, not using independent tools. It’s about forcing ecosystem adoption, not improving the product.
Is FindForce worried about acquisition?
We’re committed to remaining independent. We’ve turned down acquisition offers specifically to avoid the Clearbit fate.
Can FindForce replace all Clearbit features?
We replace email finding and verification. For enrichment, combine FindForce with tools like Apollo or Cognism. Total cost is still less than HubSpot.
A Message to Abandoned Clearbit Users
We get it. You had a tool that worked. Simple, effective, independent. Then corporate strategy killed it.
FindForce exists because we believe sales teams deserve better than platform lock-in. You shouldn’t need to buy an entire CRM to verify emails. You shouldn’t pay $800/month for features you don’t need.
We promise:
- ✊ To remain independent
- 💰 To keep pricing simple and fair
- 🚀 To focus on email verification excellence
- 🔓 To never lock you into our ecosystem
- 🤝 To respect your choice of CRM
Comparison Table: The Full Truth
| Feature | Clearbit (Dead) | Breeze (HubSpot) | FindForce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | ❌ Discontinued | ⚠️ HubSpot only | ✅ Independent |
| Chrome Extension | ❌ Killed Jan 2025 | ❌ No longer exists | ✅ Full-featured |
| Pricing | ❌ N/A | $800+/month | $49/month |
| CRM Required | No | Yes (HubSpot) | No |
| CRM Compatible | All | HubSpot only | All |
| Email Verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accuracy | 85-90% | Unspecified | 95% |
| Credits/Limits | 100-10,000 | Bundle-based | Unlimited |
| Gmail Integration | ✓ | HubSpot email | ✓ |
| Support | ❌ Gone | HubSpot support | Dedicated |
| Independence | Was | Never | Always |
P.S. HubSpot paid $150M for Clearbit just to kill it. We built FindForce for $0 VC money to keep email finding independent. Sometimes David does beat Goliath.*
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