Close alternatives
Close is sales CRM with built-in calling, email and SMS. If it is not the right fit on price, features or setup, these 10 tools do a similar job. We rank them by how closely they match Close, and every listing is checked against its official site.
Compare Close and its alternatives
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Starts at | MCP server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closecurrent | Inside sales teams running calls and outbound | Paid | From $9/user/month billed annually (Solo) (as of October 2026) | Official |
| Freshsales | Startups and SMBs wanting a sales CRM with AI help | Paid | $9/user/month billed annually (Growth) | Not checked |
| Nutshell | Small B2B sales teams that want CRM and email in one tool | Paid | $13/user/month | Official |
| Jacquard | Large brands optimizing messaging | Enterprise | See site | Not checked |
| Pipedrive | Small and mid-size sales teams | Paid | $14/seat/month | Official |
| Salesforce Agentforce | Large organizations running Salesforce | Enterprise | See site | Not checked |
| Attio | Startups and growth teams that want a flexible CRM | Free plan | Free plan up to 3 seats, Plus from $35/user/month billed annually or $44 monthly (as of October 2026) | Official |
| Keap | Small service businesses wanting CRM plus marketing automation | Paid | $299/month (2 users) | Community |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Mid-size and large companies already on Microsoft 365 | Enterprise | See site | Not checked |
| Nimble | Solopreneurs and small sales teams | Paid | $24.90/seat/month (annual billing) | Official |
| PipelineDeals | Small sales teams that want a simple CRM | Paid | $24/user/month | Not checked |
The alternatives
1. Freshsales
Sales CRM from Freshworks with lead scoring and an AI agent.
Pricing: Paid, from $9/user/month billed annually (Growth) · Best for: startups and SMBs wanting a sales CRM with AI help · Also covers: sales crm
2. Nutshell
Sales CRM with pipeline management, email marketing and automation for growing teams.
Pricing: Paid, from $13/user/month · Best for: small B2B sales teams that want CRM and email in one tool · Also covers: sales crm
3. Jacquard
AI agents that write, check and optimize brand-safe marketing copy across channels.
Pricing: Enterprise · Best for: large brands optimizing messaging · Also covers: email, sms
4. Pipedrive
Sales CRM built around visual pipelines, with AI assistance and workflow automation.
Pricing: Paid, from $14/seat/month · Best for: small and mid-size sales teams
5. Salesforce Agentforce
Salesforce's AI agent platform for building and running agents on CRM data.
Pricing: Enterprise · Best for: large organizations running Salesforce
6. Attio
Customizable CRM with built-in AI agents and workflows for growing teams.
Pricing: Free plan, from Free plan up to 3 seats, Plus from $35/user/month billed annually or $44 monthly (as of October 2026) · Best for: startups and growth teams that want a flexible CRM
7. Keap
All-in-one CRM and marketing automation for small businesses.
Pricing: Paid, from $299/month (2 users) · Best for: small service businesses wanting CRM plus marketing automation
8. Microsoft Dynamics 365
Cloud CRM and ERP suite with prebuilt AI agents for sales, service and finance.
Pricing: Enterprise · Best for: mid-size and large companies already on Microsoft 365
9. Nimble
Single-plan CRM for small teams with contact management, pipelines and prospecting.
Pricing: Paid, from $24.90/seat/month (annual billing) · Best for: solopreneurs and small sales teams
10. PipelineDeals
Cloud CRM for small sales teams with deal tracking and reporting.
Pricing: Paid, from $24/user/month · Best for: small sales teams that want a simple CRM
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Close?+
Freshsales, Nutshell and Jacquard are the closest matches in our directory. Freshsales: Sales CRM from Freshworks with lead scoring and an AI agent.
Is there a free alternative to Close?+
Attio has a free plan or is open source. Free plans usually cap usage or features.
What is Close?+
Sales CRM with built-in calling, email and SMS.
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