Tool Reviews
Best Marketing Automation Tools for Demand Gen (2026)
Platforms that automate email campaigns, lead nurturing, scoring, and multi-channel marketing workflows for demand gen teams.
| Tool | Score | % of Jobs | Mentions | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpot | 9.5/10 | 3.9% | 117 | $0-3,600/mo |
| HubSpot Marketing Hub | 7.1/10 | 1.2% | 37 | $20-3,600/mo |
| Marketo (Adobe) | 6.9/10 | 1.0% | 29 | Contact for pricing |
| Salesforce Marketing Cloud | 6.7/10 | 0.8% | 23 | $1,250-4,000+/mo |
| Klaviyo | 6.7/10 | 0.7% | 22 | $0-$20+/mo |
| Braze | 6.5/10 | 0.6% | 18 | $50K-200K+/year |
| Iterable | 6.3/10 | 0.4% | 11 | Contact for pricing |
| Customer.io | 6.2/10 | 0.2% | 7 | $100-1,000+/mo |
| Mailchimp | 6.1/10 | 0.1% | 4 | $0-350/mo |
| Drip | 6.1/10 | 0.1% | 3 | $39+/mo |
Marketing Automation Tools
Hubspot
9.5/10
Hubspot Marketing
7.1/10
Marketo
6.9/10
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
6.7/10
Klaviyo
6.7/10
Braze
6.5/10
Iterable
6.3/10
Customer Io
6.2/10
Mailchimp
6.1/10
Drip
6.1/10
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Data from Demand Gen Insider's proprietary database of 3,011 demand generation job postings with 13.6% salary disclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best marketing automation tool for demand gen?
Based on job market data, Hubspot is the most commonly required marketing automation tool, appearing in 3.9% of demand gen job postings.
How many marketing automation tools do demand gen teams use?
Most demand gen teams use 1-2 marketing automation tools. We track 10 marketing automation tools that appear in demand gen job postings.