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Close
Sales CRM with built-in calling, email and SMS, plus AI call summaries and email help.
What is Close?
Close is a CRM made for small sales teams that sell by phone and email. Calling, email and SMS are built in, so reps work in one place. AI features summarise calls and help write emails. It runs on the web, desktop and mobile.
Best for: Small, high-activity sales teams that make a lot of calls.
What you can do with Close
Call a list of leads from the CRM
Get an AI summary after each call
Send a follow-up sequence
Key features
- Built-in calling, email and SMS
- AI call summaries
- Email sequences
- Simple pipeline and reports
Close pros and cons
Pros
- Everything for outreach in one app
- Simple to learn
Cons
- No free plan
Close pricing
Free trial
Close is a paid tool with a free trial. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open close.com and create a free account or start the trial.
- Try one real task first: call a list of leads from the CRM.
- Compare the result with Apollo.io or Pipedrive, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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1. Apollo.io
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2. Gong
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3. Clay
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Salesforce's AI agent platform that works inside its CRM for sales, service and marketing.
5. Outreach
PaidSales engagement platform with AI that writes emails, summarises calls and guides deals.
Close FAQ
What is Close?
Close is a CRM made for small sales teams that sell by phone and email. Calling, email and SMS are built in, so reps work in one place. AI features summarise calls and help write emails. It runs on the web, desktop and mobile.
Is Close free?
Close is a paid tool with a free trial. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Close?
With Close you can call a list of leads from the CRM; get an AI summary after each call; send a follow-up sequence.
Who is Close best for?
Small, high-activity sales teams that make a lot of calls.
Does Close have an app?
Yes. Besides the web version, Close has apps for iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac and Windows.
Who makes Close?
Close is made by Close.
What are the best alternatives to Close?
Popular alternatives include Apollo.io, Pipedrive, Attio and lemlist. See the full ranking on our AI Sales & CRM page.
AltFTool is not affiliated with Close. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools