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Close CRM

Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, automation, and pipeline workflows.

Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, automation, and pipeline workflows.

Best For: Buyers comparing tools in the crm sales category.

Core Platform Strengths

Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, automation, and pipeline workflows.
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Feature & Pricing Comparison Matrix

Comparison Matrix: Close CRM vs. Top Alternatives

Compare starting pricing, license models, and key specialties at a glance.

Software NamePrice & LicenseKey Specialty HighlightFree Tier / TrialOfficial Action Link
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Close CRM (Anchor)Official Standard
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Monthly Subscription
Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, automation, and pipeline workflows.Check vendorVisit Close CRM
☁️Salesforce Sales Cloud
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Monthly Subscription
Salesforce Sales Cloud β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
🟠HubSpot CRM
Free tier / paid plans
Free Tier
HubSpot CRM β€” listed at Free tier / paid plansFree option listedView Details
🟒Pipedrive
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Monthly Subscription
Pipedrive β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
πŸ”·Zoho CRM
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Monthly Subscription
Zoho CRM β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
🟣monday CRM
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Monthly Subscription
monday CRM β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
🌱Freshsales
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Monthly Subscription
Freshsales β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
🟀Copper CRM
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Monthly Subscription
Copper CRM β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
πŸ’šKeap
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Monthly Subscription
Keap β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details
πŸ…±οΈBigin by Zoho CRM
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Monthly Subscription
Bigin by Zoho CRM β€” listed at Check vendorCheck vendorView Details

9 Alternatives to Close CRM

Feature & pricing comparison
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OPTION #1

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Product profile

Enterprise CRM for pipeline management, sales automation, forecasting, and revenue operations.

Starting Price
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Salesforce Sales Cloud β€” listed at Check vendor

Enterprise CRM for pipeline management, sales automation, forecasting, and revenue operations.

Core Capabilities

  • Enterprise CRM for pipeline management, sales automation, forecasting, and revenue operations.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #2

HubSpot CRM

Product profile

CRM platform combining sales, marketing, service, and operations tools.

Starting Price
Free tier / paid plans
Free Tier
HubSpot CRM β€” listed at Free tier / paid plans

CRM platform combining sales, marketing, service, and operations tools.

Core Capabilities

  • CRM platform combining sales, marketing, service, and operations tools.
  • Listed starting price: Free tier / paid plans β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

Editorial Price Reference:Free tier / paid plans
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OPTION #3

Pipedrive

Product profile

Visual sales pipeline CRM focused on deal tracking and sales activity management.

Starting Price
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Monthly Subscription
Pipedrive β€” listed at Check vendor

Visual sales pipeline CRM focused on deal tracking and sales activity management.

Core Capabilities

  • Visual sales pipeline CRM focused on deal tracking and sales activity management.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #4

Zoho CRM

Product profile

Multichannel CRM with sales automation, analytics, workflows, and AI assistance.

Starting Price
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Zoho CRM β€” listed at Check vendor

Multichannel CRM with sales automation, analytics, workflows, and AI assistance.

Core Capabilities

  • Multichannel CRM with sales automation, analytics, workflows, and AI assistance.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #5

monday CRM

Product profile

Flexible sales CRM built on monday.com work management with customizable pipelines.

Starting Price
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monday CRM β€” listed at Check vendor

Flexible sales CRM built on monday.com work management with customizable pipelines.

Core Capabilities

  • Flexible sales CRM built on monday.com work management with customizable pipelines.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #6

Freshsales

Product profile

Freshworks sales CRM with contact management, pipelines, automation, and AI features.

Starting Price
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Monthly Subscription
Freshsales β€” listed at Check vendor

Freshworks sales CRM with contact management, pipelines, automation, and AI features.

Core Capabilities

  • Freshworks sales CRM with contact management, pipelines, automation, and AI features.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #7

Copper CRM

Product profile

Google Workspace-focused CRM for relationship management and sales pipelines.

Starting Price
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Monthly Subscription
Copper CRM β€” listed at Check vendor

Google Workspace-focused CRM for relationship management and sales pipelines.

Core Capabilities

  • Google Workspace-focused CRM for relationship management and sales pipelines.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #8

Keap

Product profile

Small-business CRM combining sales pipelines, marketing automation, and payments.

Starting Price
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Monthly Subscription
Keap β€” listed at Check vendor

Small-business CRM combining sales pipelines, marketing automation, and payments.

Core Capabilities

  • Small-business CRM combining sales pipelines, marketing automation, and payments.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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OPTION #9

Bigin by Zoho CRM

Product profile

Pipeline-centric CRM designed for small businesses moving beyond spreadsheets.

Starting Price
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Monthly Subscription
Bigin by Zoho CRM β€” listed at Check vendor

Pipeline-centric CRM designed for small businesses moving beyond spreadsheets.

Core Capabilities

  • Pipeline-centric CRM designed for small businesses moving beyond spreadsheets.
  • Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.

Best Fit For

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How to Choose Between Close CRM and Its Alternatives

Consider Close CRM If:

Its documented strengths match your priorities β€” especially Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, automation, and pipeline workflows., Listed starting price: Check vendor β€” verify current pricing with the vendor before purchase.. Confirm current plan limits, integrations, and vendor terms before purchase.

Consider Alternatives If:

You need a different pricing model, free tier, deployment approach, integration mix, or specialist capability. Compare the alternatives above and use verified deal badges where an active offer exists.

Are there free alternatives to Close CRM?

Yes. StackArena currently lists HubSpot CRM as having a free option or free-plan signal. Check each vendor for current limits and eligibility.

Are lifetime deals available for Close CRM alternatives?

No active lifetime deal is currently verified for this comparison. StackArena keeps the lifetime-deal search intent visible and will surface a sourced offer when one is confirmed.

How should I compare Close CRM with alternatives?

Compare category fit, listed pricing, feature scope, integrations, and the vendor's current documentation against your own requirements.