GoHighLevel vs. Other CRMs: Why It’s the Best Choice for Australians

Choosing the right CRM can make or break your business.
Whether you’re chasing leads, managing clients, or trying to grow sustainably — your CRM should make things easier, not harder.

At Set You Free Business, we’re a GoHighLevel Australia Partner, and we’ve seen firsthand how this platform stacks up against the competition.

In this post, we’ll break down how GoHighLevel compares to other popular CRMs — and why it’s hands down the best choice for Australian business owners in 2025 and beyond.

🧠 What Is a CRM and Why Does It Matter?

A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system helps you track and manage customer interactions — from first enquiry to final sale and beyond.

The right CRM should:

• Capture and organise leads

• Automate follow-ups

• Improve customer experience

• Help you close more deals

• Save you time and stress

Sounds good, right? The tricky part is choosing the right one.

Let’s compare GoHighLevel to some of the most popular CRMs used by Aussie businesses.

🔍 GoHighLevel vs Other CRM Platforms

Here’s how GoHighLevel stacks up against other common tools used in Australia:

🆚 GoHighLevel vs HubSpot

• HubSpot is well-known but comes with expensive add-ons as your needs grow.

• GoHighLevel includes everything (email, SMS, pipelines, automations, calendar, reviews) in one affordable monthly fee.

✅ Best for: Businesses that want an all-in-one system without enterprise pricing.

🆚 GoHighLevel vs Salesforce

• Salesforce is powerful but built for large corporations with IT teams.

• GoHighLevel is built for small to medium businesses — and we set it up for you.

✅ Best for: Service providers, solo operators, and local businesses who need simplicity and speed.

🆚 GoHighLevel vs ActiveCampaign

• ActiveCampaign handles email marketing well but lacks funnels, booking, and all-in-one functionality.

• GoHighLevel replaces multiple tools — including email, text, forms, funnels, calendar, and automation — with one dashboard.

✅ Best for: Those ready to replace 5+ tools with one unified platform.

🆚 GoHighLevel vs Zoho / Monday / Notion

• These tools are flexible but require lots of setup and often don’t talk to each other.

• GoHighLevel is designed for lead flow and client conversion — with full support from us to get it working fast.

✅ Best for: Business owners who want systems that just work — without tech headaches.

🇦🇺 Why GoHighLevel Works Best for Australian Businesses

Here’s where GoHighLevel shines in the Australian market:

✅ 1. Local Phone Numbers & SMS Support

You can send appointment reminders, auto-replies, and marketing messages with verified Australian numbers — no weird international codes.

✅ 2. Aussie Timezone-Smart Automation

Your automations run on local time — so no more leads getting texts at 3am.

✅ 3. Built for Trades, Coaches, and Service Providers

Whether you’re a plumber in Perth, a beauty therapist in Brisbane, or a coach in Sydney — we customise your GoHighLevel setup to match how your business actually works.

✅ 4. Full Setup & 24/7 Support (by Us)

As your GoHighLevel Australia Partner, Set You Free Business:

• Builds your CRM and pipeline

• Creates your automations

• Connects your booking calendar

• Sets up your reviews and chat widget

• Offers live chat support — anytime you need help

You won’t find that with most CRMs.

💡 What Makes GoHighLevel Different?

Here’s what sets it apart from traditional CRMs:

• ✅ All-in-one: Funnels, booking, email, SMS, automation — all in one place

• ✅ No coding needed: We build it for you

• ✅ Built-in mobile app: Run your business from your phone

• ✅ Conversation tracking: Manage leads across SMS, email, Facebook, Instagram, and more — from one inbox

• ✅ Review automation: Ask for Google reviews after every job

• ✅ AI Agent add-on: Automate replies to FAQs and keep leads warm 24/7 (pay-as-you-use)

📈 Real Results from Aussie Businesses

🧖 A wellness clinic in Sydney went from 1–2 bookings a day to fully booked weeks in advance using GoHighLevel’s automated calendar and reminder system.

🔧 A Brisbane tradie now has a full pipeline, instant text replies to missed calls, and automated quote follow-ups — and says he “finally feels like a real business.”

📚 A business coach in Melbourne launched a funnel with nurture emails and tripled her weekly discovery calls without spending a cent more on ads.

🎯 Should You Switch to GoHighLevel?

Ask yourself:

• Are you using 4+ different apps to run your business?

• Do leads slip through the cracks?

• Do you follow up manually (or forget to)?

• Are you tired of paying more for tools that don’t talk to each other?

If you said yes to any of these — GoHighLevel is probably the upgrade your business needs. And with us as your GoHighLevel Australia Partner, we’ll make switching easy.

🚀 Ready to Make the Switch?

We’ll set up everything for you — and support you 24/7.

👉 Book Your Free Strategy Call
Let’s show you how GoHighLevel can work for your business — and why it’s the smartest CRM choice for Australians in 2025.