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Every HubSpot workflow, mapped and audited

See every workflow connection and dependency, catch what's broken, and know the blast radius before you change anything.

Free 7-day trial · No credit card required · Read-only access

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

NEW

Explore your HubSpot automations with Claude

Howly brings your portal infrastructure to Claude so you can move beyond manual reporting. Ask questions in natural language to get instant operational insights, map dependencies, and get clear recommendations on how to clean up your technical debt.

Meet Howly

The visibility layer that maps and audits every workflow in your HubSpot portal

Connect

See workflow connections

Automatically see how your workflows connect through direct enrollments, shared lists, and property triggers, all on one canvas. Export to PDF or Lucidchart to document your portal.

  • Direct enrollment chains across object types

  • List-based and property-based trigger connections

  • Export your live maps to PDF, PNG, or Lucidchart

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Map Workflow Connections

MANAGE

Preview change impact

Howly traces every upstream and downstream dependency before you touch your live environment. Add planned workflows to your canvas to catch logic conflicts before they happen.

  • Upstream and downstream dependency mapping

  • Property impact across your entire portal

  • Know the blast radius before you make a change

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Preview Change Impact

analyze

Monitor workflow health

See which workflows are active, stale, or orphaned across your entire portal. Howly scores your health, surfaces issues to fix, and catches workflows silently writing the same property to the same value.

  • Stale, orphaned, and empty workflow detection

  • Duplicate actions causing race conditions

  • Portal health score from 0 to 100

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Monitor Workflow Health

scale

Export branded reports

Stop wasting hours building portal documentation by hand. Automatically export your workflow audits into clean, polished reports with your logo, colors, and an easy-to-read health score that your team or clients actually understand.

  • Your brand on everything

  • Build instant SOPs

  • Win business with proof

Howly Branded PDF Report - Client-Ready HubSpot Workflow Audit Deliverable

Total visibility for every HubSpot role

Agencies & Consultants

Run instant portal health checks to win client proposals, export white-labeled documentation, and deliver clear system data that justifies cleanup fees.For agencies ›

RevOps

Map upstream and downstream property dependencies, isolate field blast radiuses, and run deep automated portal health audits inside Claude Desktop.For RevOps ›

Marketers

Launch new campaigns and email nurtures with zero operational risk, see hidden automation overlaps, and protect your pipeline from broken routing.For marketers ›

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

Don't just take our word for it

★★★★★

The strategic advantage every HubSpot consultant needs

"Howly transforms the most painful part of HubSpot consulting into a strategic advantage. The visualization sells itself on client calls, and your expertise sells the solution."

★★★★★

Massive time saver that pays for itself

"Outputs a report I can give to clients that would cost me several hours to deliver on. So this improves my margins and lowers the cost I charge to clients."

★★★★★

Game-changer for closing deals

"Pulled up Howly on a client call, showed the workflow map and health checker, and closed $5K MRR within 24 hours."

Secure by design

Read-only access

Connect safely via read-only OAuth 2.0 without ever giving access to contacts, deals, or ticket data.

Zero data storage

Workflow metadata is cached in memory for responsiveness and never written to a database table.

Encrypted in transit

All communication between HubSpot, Howly, and your browser is fully protected using TLS 1.2 or higher.

Privacy-first AI

Automated audits process structural system logic only, keeping your CRM records isolated.

Resources

Howly - Governing Workflows At Scale

Governing Workflows At Scale

QBS eliminates hidden workflow debt at scale. Learn how they use Howly to gain full portal visibility from day one.

Howly - MAVN Marketing Case Study

15 hours to 90 minutes

MAVN Marketing manages 18 HubSpot portals with a team of three.
Learn how they use Howly to run pre-sales audits and close clients faster.

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Audit your HubSpot automations from Claude

Connect Howly’s live infrastructure engine directly to your Claude Desktop workspace via our native MCP server. Ask questions about workflow triggers, spot duplicate loops, and get prioritized optimization recommendations instantly.

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Audit your HubSpot automations from Claude

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

Ask questions. Take action.


Ask Claude about your workflows

Query your HubSpot portal health directly from Claude Desktop. Ask about broken enrollments, stale workflows, and your overall health score without opening Howly.

  • Native MCP integration with Claude Desktop

  • Query portal health in natural language

  • The only HubSpot workflow tool with MCP support

Howly AI - Native MCP Integration for HubSpot

Run AI workflow audits

Get a full AI audit of your HubSpot workflows in 15 seconds. Every finding ranked by priority so you know exactly where to start.

  • Issues, gaps, and opportunities surfaced automatically

  • Every finding ranked by priority

  • Powered by Claude, runs inside Howly

Howly AI Agent Governance - HubSpot Workflow Visibility for AI-Built Automations

Get started with Howly for Claude


Step 1: Connect Howly with your HubSpot portals


Step 2: Connect Howly with your Claude Desktop workspace


Step 3: Ask questions, run health audits, and catch hidden tech debt


Howly AI Agent Governance - HubSpot Workflow Visibility for AI-Built Automations

AI use cases and example prompts

Portal health & priority audits

What's my HubSpot portal health score right now, and what are my biggest problems?Give me a prioritized to-do list of everything I should fix in my HubSpot workflows this week.

Redundant & broken workflows

Which of my workflows are broken and trying to enroll contacts into deleted workflows?Are any workflows setting the same property to the same value? Find my redundant logic.

Deep-dives & client reporting

I have a workflow called 'Lead Nurture Sequence'—what does it actually do?Write an email to my client summarizing the current health of their entire HubSpot portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner

Howly

What's the word?

Coverage, guest writing, and mentions from across the HubSpot ecosystem.

AS FEATURED IN

Howly
Howly

HubSpot.com

July 2026

5 HubSpot Workflows Your Startup Needs (And Why)

Guest article for HubSpot for Startups. Christian Baun, Howly's founder, breaks down the five foundational workflows every early-stage company should build first, from lead capture through churn prevention.

"Once you've set up dozens or even hundreds of workflows, a tool like Howly helps you keep track of and organize these workflows as you grow and scale."


Koalify

June 2026

Dirty Data Secrets: Your HubSpot Workflows Are a Black Box

A video interview with Jonas De Mets, co-founder of Koalify, on workflow debt, race conditions between overlapping automations, and why lifecycle stage beats list-based enrollment as a source of truth.

"Automation without visibility is just pure guesswork."


Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner

Workflow Audits

Complex portals hide their risk in plain sight. Howly's audit surfaces every workflow, every dependency, and every maintenance risk in one pass.

Free 7-day trial · No credit card required · Read-only access

Howly App - Howly Workflow Map

The audit, in five parts


Automatically map every workflow dependency

Howly connects to your portal and builds the full map on one visual canvas, every workflow, every enrollment chain, every list and property trigger, without opening a single workflow.

  • Direct enrollment chains across object types

  • List-based and property-based trigger connections

  • Reliable on portals with hundreds of workflows

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Map Workflow Connections

See your automation health score, 1-100

Howly flags stale, orphaned, empty, and duplicate workflows automatically. It also traces every upstream and downstream dependency of any workflow or property, so you know what a change will affect before you make it.

  • Portal health score, 0 to 100

  • Stale, orphaned, empty, and duplicate workflow detection

  • Full upstream and downstream dependency mapping

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Monitor Workflow Health

Let AI rank what matters

Howly's AI audit, powered by Claude, reads your entire portal and returns a ranked list of findings in about 15 seconds, so you know exactly where to start.

  • Every finding ranked by priority

  • Issues, gaps, and opportunities surfaced automatically

  • Query directly from Claude Desktop through native MCP

Howly HubSpot Workflow Map - Map Workflow Connections

Turn tribal knowledge into documentation

Add a purpose and risk level to any workflow, and Howly compiles it into a clean SOP page, so the next admin inherits context instead of guesswork.

  • Document any workflow's purpose and risk level

  • Coverage summary: what's documented, what's still a black box

  • Included automatically in your exported audit report

SOP & Documentation - Turn tribal knowledge into a document.

Export reports you can hand off

Export the whole audit, health score, AI insights, benchmarks, and workflow inventory, as a report your team or your leadership can actually use.

  • Portal health score and AI findings included

  • Benchmark your portal's health against others

  • Add your logo, colors, and org name to every report

Howly HubSpot Workflow Report

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

Howly - MAVN Marketing Case Study
Case study · MAVN Marketing

15 hours to 90 minutes

MAVN Marketing manages 18 HubSpot portals with a team of three.
Learn how they use Howly to run pre-sales audits and close clients faster.

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Howly

Solutions & ROI

Six ways teams use Howly to get their time back.

01 · Impact analysis

See what breaks before you touch anything

Problem

You need to rename a property or turn off a workflow, but you have no idea what else depends on it

Solution

The Impact Analyzer maps every workflow that uses that property as a trigger, a condition, or an output, so you see the full picture before you change a thing.

See what breaks before you touch anything

"Before Howly, there was no easy way to know if updating one property would set off a chain of events that wasn't planned."

— Lea Moise Kleinman, Strategic Operations Leader

"We've been able to quickly identify issues in client accounts that would have taken hours to uncover manually."

— Lindsay John, Adoption & Enablement Manager

02 · Agency discovery & sales

Win the client on the first call

Problem

Discovery on a large portal can eat the entire first week before any real work begins.

Solution

Connect the portal and get a complete map, AI insights, and a prioritized issue list before the second meeting. Then show it live on the call.

Win the client on the first call

"Use it in your sales calls. The visualization sells itself, and your expertise sells the solution."

— Mike Rizzo, CEO, MarketingOps.com

"Game-changer for closing deals - showed workflow visualization to client and landed $5K MRR in 24 hours."

— Bradley Foster, CRO, CULT Collective

03 · Workflow cleanup

Stop guessing what's safe to delete

Problem

Stale workflows, orphaned automations, and broken logic have piled up for years. Nobody knows what is safe to remove.

Solution

The Health Checker flags every stale, orphaned, and empty workflow automatically. Cleanup becomes a list instead of a guessing game.

Stop guessing what's safe to delete

"Helped us identify redundant workflows, missing triggers, and inactive logic within minutes. Our audit time has been reduced by over 70%."

— Osamah Khalid, Senior Marketing Manager

"Saved me hours of untangling messes across workflows, especially ones triggering each other. This should honestly be built into HubSpot."

— James Winters, HubSpot Solutions Partner

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

04 · Audit, handoff & migration

A complete, client-ready deliverable

Problem

You need to show a client exactly what is broken and what it will take to fix, or de-risk a migration, without days of manual digging.

Solution

Connect the portal and get a health score and a branded report in minutes. For migrations, you get the full dependency map before you move anything.

A complete, client-ready deliverable

"Outputs a report I can give to clients that would cost me several hours to deliver on."

— Nicole Pereira, Founder, Smuves

"A no-brainer tool that saves tons of time with incredible speed and visualization - wish I'd found it sooner!"

— David Roddy, Senior GTM Engineer

05 · AI agent governance

Full visibility from day one

Problem

AI agents can now create HubSpot workflows through the API. Without a visibility layer, portals get messy faster than ever.

Solution

Howly maps everything an agent builds, so you can see connections, property dependencies, and downstream impact before anything goes live.

Full visibility from day one

"Gives instant visibility into workflows and catches issues before they become problems."

— Brandon Blitz, HubSpot Solutions Partner

"Makes it much easier to understand dependencies and stay organized as your portal scales."

— Samantha Kall, COO, Melanin Money

06 · Workflow planning

Build before touching HubSpot

Problem

You want to build a new workflow but you're not sure how it fits into your existing automation or what it might conflict with.

Solution

Configure a planned workflow in Howly and see every connection it would have before you build it in HubSpot.

Build before touching HubSpot

Get total HubSpot visibility.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Launch with confidence

See every automated list and property trigger connecting your marketing campaigns before you launch.

Free 7-day trial · No credit card required · Read-only access

Does any of this sound familiar?

A new email nurture is cleared for launch without historical context.

You look at the contact list trigger, but you have no idea if a legacy workflow from a past campaign is going to overlap and double-email the same leads. You scan HubSpot, but you're flying blind. You hit launch anyway and pray.

A colleague updates a property field on a lead capture form.

They don't realize that field was the primary enrollment trigger for a core nurturing sequence. The connection silently snaps, and hundreds of new signups stall out over the weekend.

Leads are mysteriously getting dropped between lifecycle stages.

Your team is forced to manually click into dozens of individual workflows, cross-referencing contact histories line-by-line, trying to find the exact point where the data routing broke.

Trace every trigger

See how forms, lists, and properties connect to workflows

  • Map complex list-based and property-based trigger paths automatically

  • Visualize direct enrollment chains across different object types on one canvas

  • Export full high-res structural maps to PDF or PNG for team campaign planning

See exactly how your forms and contact lists connect to active sequences.

Preview the impact

Know the exact blast radius of a property change before you make it

  • Trace upstream and downstream dependencies for any field or form

  • Identify every workflow affected before you rename, delete, or restructure

  • Catch hidden broken enrollment gaps before updates go live in production

Know the exact blast radius of a property change before you make it.

Stop race conditions

Eliminate conflicting worklows that ruin your data

  • Detect duplicate workflow actions trying to update the exact same records

  • Surface active versus stale marketing flows to eliminate system noise

  • Ensure clean, predictable lead routing and keep your reporting metrics accurate

Eliminate conflicting background automations that ruin your data.

Document your workflows

Note what each workflow does, so no one guesses later

  • Add a purpose and risk level to any workflow

  • See what's documented and what's still a mystery

  • Export it all as a clean SOP page

Howly Branded PDF Report - Client-Ready HubSpot Workflow Audit Deliverable

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

What marketing teams are saying

★★★★★

I can see what my workflows are actually doing

"Howly just shows me the web. When I'm about to flip something off or rework an enrollment, I want to know what else it touches before I find out the hard way."

★★★★★

Howly is great

"I honestly don't know how we were operating within HubSpot before Howly. It makes everything visible, saves time, makes me look great for my boss. Just perfect."

★★★★★

Dynamic product for workflow triage + visibility

"When you're dealing with a portal full of automations and don't know where to start, Howly is the 10K foot view you always wanted but never had."

Resources

Howly - Governing Workflows At Scale

Governing Workflows At Scale

QBS eliminates hidden workflow debt at scale. Learn how they use Howly to gain full portal visibility from day one.

Howly - MAVN Marketing Case Study

15 hours to 90 minutes

MAVN Marketing manages 18 HubSpot portals with a team of three.
Learn how they use Howly to run pre-sales audits and close clients faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.

Clear visibility wins.

Stop guessing what your HubSpot automations are doing. Protect your database pipeline.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Scale your margins

Stop spending 15+ hours manually clicking through client portals. Map their architecture and score their health in 15 seconds.

Free 7-day trial · No credit card required · Read-only access

Does any of this sound familiar?

A prospect wants a retainer proposal by next week.

You need to audit their existing tech stack. Your team spends 15 hours manually clicking through their unorganized HubSpot workspace, manually building a workflow map just to prove you know your stuff.

You are trying to explain a messy portal to a client.

You pull up a massive Excel sheet tracking 200 interconnected workflows. The client’s eyes glaze over. They don't see the risk, so they pass on the cleanup project.

Your agency takes over a messy, legacy client portal.

You tweak a single operational workflow to optimize their pipeline. Within an hour, a hidden enrollment chain triggers a wave of outdated, broken automated emails to their entire client database.

Instant workflow maps

Generate full technical automation layout structures live on discovery calls

  • Map a client's entire system ecosystem automatically in under 30 seconds

  • Isolate complicated multi-branching logic chains clearly on your screen

  • Identify immediate portal bottlenecks to secure high-value cleanup projects fast

Generate full technical automation layout structures live on discovery calls.

Branded compliance reports

Export polished, client-ready technical deliverables under your agency name

  • Fully customize your exports with your team’s custom logo, colors, and branding

  • Deliver clean portal health scores from 0 to 100 that justify remediation fees

  • Hand over professional workflow inventories to prove project delivery value

Export polished, client-ready technical deliverables under your agency name.

Spot system waste

Instantly find stale, empty, or forgotten client flows to lower overhead

  • Filter active pathways from abandoned, legacy automations instantly

  • Isolate orphaned logic triggers and empty workflow shells causing database lag

  • Clean up messy client workspaces while lowering structural operational risk

Instantly find stale, empty, or forgotten client flows to lower overhead.

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

What agencies are saying

★★★★★

The strategic advantage every HubSpot consultant needs

"Howly transforms the most painful part of HubSpot consulting into a strategic advantage. The visualization sells itself on client calls, and your expertise sells the solution."

★★★★★

Game-changer for closing deals

"Pulled up Howly on a client call, showed the workflow map and health checker, and closed $5K MRR within 24 hours."

★★★★★

Massive time saver that pays for itself

"Outputs a report I can give to clients that would cost me several hours to deliver on. So this improves my margins and lowers the cost I charge to clients."

Resources

Howly - MAVN Marketing Case Study

15 hours to 90 minutes

MAVN Marketing manages 18 HubSpot portals with a team of three.
Learn how they use Howly to run pre-sales audits and close clients faster.

Howly - The Agency Guide to HubSpot Workflow Audits

Guide to Workflow Audits

Most agencies audit HubSpot workflows one tab at a time. Learn the five-stage process to map, audit, and document any portal in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.

Stop auditing manually.

Win bigger client retainers, deliver faster audits, and maximize your team's project margins.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner

Total portal governance

Trace upstream and downstream data dependencies, isolate property blast radiuses, and audit complex workflows instantly.

Free 7-day trial · No credit card required · Read-only access

Does any of this sound familiar?

Your team needs to clean up a cluttered database dictionary.

Your team spends 15 hours manually clicking through their unorganized HubSpot workspace, manually building a workflow map just to prove you know your stuff.

There are overlapping workflows spanning years.

You pull up a massive Excel sheet tracking 200 interconnected workflows. The client’s eyes glaze over. They don't see the risk, so they pass on the cleanup project.

Your team uses AI to spin up workflows in seconds.

You tweak a single operational workflow to optimize their pipeline. Within an hour, a hidden enrollment chain triggers a wave of outdated, broken automated emails to their entire client database.

Map all dependencies

Track complete data infrastructure pathways across your CRM architecture

  • View comprehensive upstream and downstream property tracking instantly

  • Trace cross-object pathways across contacts, deals, and custom fields

  • Simulate configurations directly on canvas before building live inside HubSpot

Track complete data infrastructure pathways across your CRM architecture.

Instant AI audits

Surface deep backend system logic issues and structural flaws in seconds

  • Automatically locate hidden operational loops, gaps, and data conflicts

  • Rank all technical findings by severity so you know exactly where to triage

  • Run completely secure metadata health logic analysis powered by Claude

Surface deep backend system logic issues and structural flaws in seconds.

Query with Claude

Audit database health score variables directly via natural language input

  • Leverage full, native Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool support

  • Ask questions about stale paths directly from Claude Desktop

  • Get live architectural intelligence parameters without opening Howly

Audit database health score variables directly via natural language input.

Customers are reporting

70%

faster workflow audits

3–5x

quicker client discovery

45%

fewer workflow problems

<30 min

for a full audit

What RevOps leaders are saying

★★★★★

A must-have for anyone managing HubSpot automations

"Howly immediately showed me connections and dependencies I had no idea existed. The visual map alone is worth it, but the health score and AI audit make it genuinely useful day-to-day."

★★★★★

A game changer for complex HubSpot workspaces

"It's so nice that you can quickly see how things relate and make changes with much more confidence. It's quickly become one of those tools that just makes operating inside HubSpot easier."

★★★★★

A must-have workflow mapper

"Howly saved me hours of untangling messes across workflows, especially ones triggering each other. The visual map makes it so much easier to onboard and troubleshoot. This should honestly be built into HubSpot."

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.

Secure your portal.

Keep data clean, master technical system governance, and completely eliminate automation guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.
Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Terms of Service

Last updated: April 14, 2026By accessing or using Howly, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the service.


1. Ownership & Operator

Howly is owned and operated by Christian Baun Consulting, a corporation registered in Canada. All rights, title, and interest in and to the service remain the exclusive property of Christian Baun Consulting.


2. Eligibility & Access

To use Howly, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.

  • Possess the legal authority to connect third-party applications to your (or your client’s) HubSpot portal.

  • Ensure that your use of the service complies with all applicable laws and regulations.


3. Data Access & Security

Howly operates on a read-only basis regarding your HubSpot workflow data.

  • Scope: We access workflow names, triggers, actions, and connections.

  • Limitation: We do not modify, delete, or write data to your HubSpot portal.

  • Storage: We do not store your HubSpot workflow data on our servers. Data is fetched solely to render the visual map within your session.


4. Acceptable Use & Restrictions

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use Howly for internal business purposes or on behalf of your direct clients.Prohibited Actions: You agree not to:

  • Sublicense, resell, or commercially redistribute Howly as a standalone service.

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the platform.

  • Use automated systems (scrapers, bots) to extract data from the service.

  • Interfere with the security or integrity of the platform.


5. Non-Compete & Competitive Use

Access to Howly by competitors or for the purpose of competitive analysis is strictly prohibited. You may not use the service to build a competing product, perform benchmarking, or conduct competitive research without express written consent from Christian Baun Consulting. We reserve the right to terminate any account suspected of violating this provision.


6. Payments & Cancellations

  • Billing: All paid plans are processed securely via Stripe.

  • Cancellations: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, your access will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.

  • Refunds: Unless required by law, payments are non-refundable.


7. Limitation of Liability & Warranty

Howly is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. While we strive for 100% uptime and accuracy:

  • We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

  • Christian Baun Consulting shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data, revenue, or business reputation resulting from your use of the service.


8. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Howly at our sole discretion, without notice, if we determine that you have violated these terms or engaged in conduct that harms the platform or its users.


9. Amendments

We may update these terms from time to time. Significant changes will be noted on this page. Your continued use of the service following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.


10. Contact Information

For questions regarding these terms, please contact us at [email protected].

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026At Howly, we believe in radical transparency regarding your data. This policy outlines exactly what we collect, how we use it, and—more importantly—what we do not do with your information.


1. Data We Access (HubSpot Integration)

When you authorize Howly via OAuth 2.0, we access specific metadata required to visualize your portal.

  • Workflow Metadata: We pull workflow names, triggers, actions, and connection logic.

  • Identification: We access your email address to associate your HubSpot portal with your Howly account.

  • The "No-Store" Rule: We do not store your HubSpot workflow structures or logic on our servers. This data is pulled "on-the-fly" to render your map and exists only within your active session.


2. Data We Never Collect

Howly is designed to be a visualization layer, not a data warehouse. We never access, pull, or store:

  • CRM Object data (Contacts, Companies, Deals, Tickets, Leads, or Custom Objects).

  • Customer lists or contact timelines.

  • Private notes or sensitive internal communication.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited data we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To generate and display the visual map of your HubSpot workflows.

  • Account Management: To manage your subscription, trial status, and login via Supabase.

  • Communication: To send essential onboarding tips, billing notices, and product updates via Resend.


4. Third-Party Service Providers

We partner with a limited number of sub-processors to run the service. Each is vetted for security:

  • Supabase: Secure account authentication and user profile management (Email/Login).

  • Stripe: Secure payment processing. We never see or store your credit card details.

  • Resend: Transactional email delivery.

  • Analytics: We use privacy-focused analytics to track basic usage (e.g., page views) to improve the product. We do not use cross-site tracking or advertising cookies.


5. Data Security & Control

  • Encryption: All data transmitted between HubSpot, Howly, and your browser is encrypted via SSL/TLS.

  • Revocation: You maintain full control. You can revoke Howly’s access to your HubSpot portal at any time through your HubSpot Integrations settings.

  • Right to Deletion: If you wish to delete your Howly account and all associated profile data, please contact us.


6. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business data to third parties. We only disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of Christian Baun Consulting.


7. International Transfers

As a Canadian corporation, your account data may be processed on servers located in the United States or other jurisdictions where our sub-processors (like Supabase or Stripe) operate. By using the service, you consent to this transfer.


8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.


9. Contact Us

If you have questions about your privacy or how we handle your data, please reach out at [email protected].

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


We're on a mission to turn workflow complexity into a competitive advantage

As a HubSpot portal scales, so does the complexity of the workflows running inside it. Howly gives RevOps teams and agencies the visibility layer they need to manage that complexity with confidence.

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Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

Meet the team

Christian Baun Headshot

Christian Baun

Founder


I spent years uncovering messy HubSpot setups and overcomplicated automation as a consultant before starting Howly. I built this app to give teams a clear map of their workflows, so they can stop guessing what breaks when they flip a switch.

Chloe Vance Headshot

Chloe Vance

Customer Support


My background is in linguistics and teaching, which means I'm wired to break down complex things so they make sense. I help users through getting started with Howly, making sure every step feels clear and actually helps their team.

Jens Baun Headshot

Jens Baun

Advisor


I’ve been helping businesses automate their processes since the 1980s. Over the decades, I’ve learned that software only works if it actually serves the people using it, and I use that experience to help Howly grow the right way.

A Note from the Founder

HubSpot is the most powerful tool I've ever used to grow a business. But as a portal scales, the complexity of your workflow system grows with it. When you are managing hundreds of active automations, you cannot rely on memory alone.I built Howly because automation without visibility is guesswork.I wanted to see exactly what would happen before pushing a change live. Instead of spending hours manually mapping boxes and arrows, Howly gives you a clear picture of your entire workflow system in seconds. We are not here to change how you work in HubSpot. We're here to give you the clarity you need to do it faster.If you've ever felt the weight of managing a complex, high-growth portal, we built this for you.Christian Baun
Founder, Howly

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


See what Howly can do for you

Get a 15-minute walkthrough of how we help teams manage HubSpot at scale. We'll show you how to:

  • Audit your portal health

  • Benchmark your performance

  • Map every connection

  • Predict change impact

  • Clean up technical debt

Ready to get started? Start free trial ›

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams


Scale your HubSpot services with confidence

Partner with Howly to provide automated workflow documentation and technical oversight, ensuring your clients’ portals stay clean as they grow.

Howly Partners - Scale your HubSpot services with confidence

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

Scale your HubSpot services with confidence. Partner with Howly to provide automated workflow documentation and technical oversight, ensuring your clients’ portals stay clean as they grow.

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Howly Pricing

Choose the plan that fits. Upgrade anytime as your team and client base scale.

2 months free!
BASIC
Free

Essential tools to visualize and track your foundational workflows.

Start free
Includes 1 Howly user seat
  • See all workflow connections
  • Filter by trigger and action types
  • See recent workflow changes
  • Trace impact before changes
PRO
$250
$200
/month
/month
$250
Billed monthly • cancel anytime
$2,400/year billed annually

You manage HubSpot and want full visibility into your workflows.

Start 7-day trial
Includes 1 Howly user seat
  • See every workflow on one map
  • Trace impact before changes
  • AI audits powered by Claude
  • Native MCP for Claude Desktop
  • Plan workflows before you build
  • Portal health score, 0 to 100
  • Connect unlimited portals
  • Export to PDF, PNG, or Lucidchart
ENTERPRISE
Custom
Billed monthly
Billed annually

You need custom seats, dedicated onboarding, and hands-on support.

Contact us
Flexible seat counts for larger teams
  • Everything in Agency
  • Flexible seat counts
  • Dedicated onboarding specialist
  • Fast setup on new client portals
  • SLA-backed support
  • Custom security review
  • Volume pricing for large teams
  • Direct line to the Howly team
Pricing is in USD and renews monthly unless cancelled.
Pricing is in USD and renews annually unless cancelled.

Trusted by 150+ HubSpot teams

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Connected HubSpot portals
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Workflows shown
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Individual workspaces per seat
Core toolset
Visual workflow mapping & connections
Filter by trigger & action types
Recent changes tracking
Impact analysis before changes
Workflow notes
SOP documentation
AI audits powered by Claude
Native MCP for Claude Desktop
Plan workflows before you build
Portal health score
Benchmarks against similar portals
PDF, PNG & Lucidchart exports
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Shared team workspace
Branded audit reports with your logo
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Email support
Dedicated onboarding specialist
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150+ HubSpot teams have chosen Howly to map their workflows and audit their portals

★★★★★

The strategic advantage every HubSpot consultant needs

"Howly transforms the most painful part of HubSpot consulting into a strategic advantage. The visualization sells itself on client calls, and your expertise sells the solution.

★★★★★

I can see what my workflows are actually doing

"Howly just shows me the web. When I'm about to flip something off or rework an enrollment, I want to know what else it touches before I find out the hard way."

★★★★★

Game-changer for closing deals

"Pulled up Howly on a client call, showed the workflow map and health checker, and closed $5K MRR within 24 hours."

★★★★★

A must-have for anyone managing HubSpot automations

"Howly immediately showed me connections and dependencies I had no idea existed. The visual map alone is worth it, but the health score and AI audit make it genuinely useful day-to-day."

★★★★★

Dynamic product for workflow triage + visibility

"When you're dealing with a portal full of automations and don't know where to start, Howly is the 10K foot view you always wanted but never had."

★★★★★

Massive time saver that pays for itself

"Outputs a report I can give to clients that would cost me several hours to deliver on. So this improves my margins and lowers the cost I charge to clients."

★★★★★

A game changer for complex HubSpot workspaces

"It's so nice that you can quickly see how things relate and make changes with much more confidence. It's quickly become one of those tools that just makes operating inside HubSpot easier."

★★★★★

Howly is great

"I honestly don't know how we were operating within HubSpot before Howly. It makes everything visible, saves time, makes me look great for my boss. Just perfect."

★★★★★

A must-have workflow mapper

"Howly saved me hours of untangling messes across workflows, especially ones triggering each other. The visual map makes it so much easier to onboard and troubleshoot. This should honestly be built into HubSpot."

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Can I document my workflows in Howly?
Yes. You can add a purpose and notes to any workflow and assign it a risk level. These are compiled into an SOP and documentation page in your exported audit report, useful for handoffs, internal docs, and audits.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial with full access to everything Howly does, the workflow map, Impact Analyzer, AI audits, health score, MCP for Claude, exports, and branded reports. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
Your account moves to the free plan, where you keep an explorable workflow map of up to 50 workflows. You can view connections, filter by trigger and action type, and see recent changes. Paid features like AI audits, health scoring, the Howly MCP, exports, and branded reports require a Pro or Agency subscription. Your layout and settings are saved, so upgrading picks up where you left off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. After your trial, Howly stays free as a workflow map you can explore anytime, see up to 50 workflows, their connections, and recent changes at no cost. Upgrade to Pro or Agency for unlimited workflows plus audits, health scoring, exports, and client-ready reports.
How many workflows can I see on the free plan?
The free plan shows your 50 most recently updated workflows. If your portal has more than 50, you'll see the 50 that changed most recently, and upgrading to Pro or Agency unlocks your full portal with no limit.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.

Automation without visibility is guesswork.

Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Security at Howly

Howly connects to your HubSpot portal through read-only OAuth 2.0. We never write to your CRM, never store your workflow data, and you can revoke access from HubSpot in a single click.

Read-only access
No data storage
TLS 1.2+ encrypted
OAuth 2.0

Secure by design

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner, built around HubSpot's own OAuth and API standards. It connects with read-only access and never modifies your data, so you get full visibility into your workflows without any risk to your portal.Learn more on the HubSpot Marketplace ›

Howly - Secure by Design - HubSpot Technology Partner

What Howly can see

Howly's HubSpot connection is scoped to one object type: workflows. It doesn't request access to your contacts, deals, tickets, or any other CRM data, only what's needed to map and audit your automations.

How we protect data in transit

All data transmitted between HubSpot, Howly, and your browser is encrypted with TLS 1.2 or higher.

AI-powered audits

Howly's AI audit sends workflow names, status, trigger types, action types, and action counts, along with portal-wide summary statistics, to Anthropic's Claude API to generate findings. For very large portals, only the 150 most recently modified workflows are sent in full detail, aggregate stats are still based on your entire portal. No contact, deal, or ticket data is ever included, only workflow structure. Audit results are cached for 24 hours to avoid rerunning the same analysis, then discarded.

What we store, precisely

The live structure of your workflows, names, triggers, actions, and connections, is cached in memory for up to two hours to keep the app responsive, then cleared. It's never written to a database table.Some things are saved deliberately, because that's the point of the feature: any note, purpose, or risk level you add to a workflow, and any planned workflow you build in the workflow planner, are stored so they're there the next time you log in.We also store your HubSpot connection token, so you're not reconnecting constantly, and a hashed version of any MCP access token you create, never the raw token.

Howly - Secure by Design - HubSpot Technology Partner

Sub-processors

We use a small, named set of sub-processors: Supabase for authentication and database hosting, Stripe for billing, Anthropic for AI-powered audits, and Loops for account emails. We don't sell or share your data with anyone else.

Security questions or vendor assessment?

Whether you're conducting vendor assessments, need clarification on our policies, or want to discuss custom security requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust & Security
How does Howly access my HubSpot data?
Howly uses OAuth 2.0 with strictly read-only access. We never store your credentials. Access is granted through a secure token issued directly by HubSpot. We cannot edit, write, or change anything in your portal.
Do you store my workflow structures?
No. Your workflow logic is pulled on demand to render your map and exists only within your active session. We do not store workflow structures or CRM object data on our servers.
Will Howly affect my HubSpot API rate limits?
No. Our sync engine batches API calls to respect HubSpot's rate limits. It is built to handle large portals with hundreds of workflows reliably without disrupting your other integrations.
Capabilities
What kind of connections can Howly detect?
Howly identifies three relationship types: direct enrollment, where one workflow explicitly sends records into another; list-based connections, where a shared list links two workflows; and property-based connections, where one workflow sets a property that triggers another.
How is this different from HubSpot's workflow view?
HubSpot shows workflows individually, but not how they intersect. Howly maps those connections visually, surfacing dependencies, identifying risks, and helping you understand the full system before making changes.
What is the Impact Analyzer?
The Impact Analyzer scans every workflow to find where specific HubSpot properties are referenced. Before you rename or delete a property, run it through the Impact Analyzer to see the full impact of that change across your portal.
Does Howly work with large portals?
Yes. The sync engine is built for portals with hundreds of workflows. First load takes 10 to 25 seconds depending on portal size, and it handles large instances reliably without hitting API limits.
Does Howly support Sandbox accounts?
Yes. Howly is compatible with all HubSpot Professional and Enterprise portals, including Sandbox and developer portals.
Plans & Access
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts start with a 7-day trial that gives you access to the core workflow map, detail panel, search, filters, connections, Impact Analyzer, and Recent Changes. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
A Pro subscription is required to continue after your 7-day trial. Your layout and settings are preserved. If your trial expires, you can log back in and subscribe to regain full access.
Is there a free plan?
There is no ongoing free plan. The 7-day trial gives you full access to the core feature set so you can evaluate Howly before committing.
Can agencies use Howly across multiple clients?
Yes. You can connect unlimited HubSpot portals to your Howly account, making it a practical tool for agencies and consultants managing automation across multiple client instances.
How do I revoke Howly's access?
You can revoke Howly's access at any time directly from your HubSpot Connected Apps settings. You stay in full control.
Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner


Howly

Automated workflow mapping and AI health audits for HubSpot. The visibility layer for RevOps teams and agencies.


© 2026 Howly · Independent of HubSpot, Inc.

Howly is an official HubSpot app and Technology Partner