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Close Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons

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Short answer

Close ranks #6 of 7 in our CRM tools ranking (75/100). Best for high-volume inside sales and calling. Paid plans start at $35/user/mo (Essentials, billed annually ($9 Solo plan for 1 user)).

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Best for high-volume inside sales and calling
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Starting price$35/user/moEssentials, billed annually ($9 Solo plan for 1 user)
Free trial / plan14-day free trial
Vettlo score75/100
G2 user rating4.7/52,124 reviews

What is Close?

Close is a CRM with built-in calling, SMS and email sequences, built for inside sales teams that live on the phone.

Who it's best for

Inside sales and SDR-heavy teams that make a high volume of calls and want communication inside the CRM.

Why we rank it

Calling, recording and sequencing sit inside the CRM itself, so reps do not toggle between a dialer and a database.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Native calling and SMS inside the CRM
  • Built-in email sequences
  • Quick for reps to work through call lists

Watch-outs

  • Less suited to field sales or complex account management
  • Smaller app ecosystem

Skip it if: Enterprise teams with long, multi-threaded deals may find it limiting.

Close pricing

Paid plans start at $35/user/mo (Essentials, billed annually ($9 Solo plan for 1 user)). Free plan or trial: 14-day free trial.

From Close's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our CRM tools pricing overview.

How we scored Close

CRM Software score: 75/100

Pipeline & deal management (25%)4/5
Automation & workflows (20%)4/5
Reporting & forecasting (20%)3.5/5
Integrations & data quality (15%)3/5
Usability & rep adoption (10%)4.5/5
Price & value (10%)3.5/5

Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.

How Close compares

#ToolBest forStarting priceScore
1Salesforce Sales CloudEnterprises with complex sales processes$25/user/mo91/100
2HubSpot Sales HubTeams that want marketing and sales on one database$7/seat/mo88/100
3PipedriveSmall, pipeline-first sales teams$14/seat/mo82/100
4Zoho CRMBudget-conscious teams that want depth$14/user/mo78/100
5FreshsalesTeams that want built-in AI scoring on a budget$9/user/mo76/100
6CloseHigh-volume inside sales and calling$35/user/mo75/100

Alternatives and comparisons

Close FAQ

How much does Close cost?

Paid plans start at $35/user/mo (Essentials, billed annually ($9 Solo plan for 1 user)). Free plan or trial: 14-day free trial.

Is Close worth it?

Close scores 75/100 in our CRM tools ranking, where it is best for high-volume inside sales and calling. It's a weaker fit if: enterprise teams with long, multi-threaded deals may find it limiting.

Does Close have a free plan or trial?

14-day free trial.

What are the best Close alternatives?

In our CRM tools ranking, the closest alternatives are Salesforce Sales Cloud, HubSpot Sales Hub and Pipedrive.

Vettlo Editorial Team

Researched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.