Salesflare vs Close
Short version: Salesflare is the better fit for small B2B teams that want a CRM that fills itself in, while Close is built for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Salesflare
Automated CRM for SMBs that hate data entry
$29/mo
From ~$29/seat/mo; auto-logs emails, calls, and meetings
Close
CRM with calling & email built for closers
$9/mo
From ~$9/seat/mo annual (Solo); built-in calling, SMS, email
At a glance
| Spec | Salesflare | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $9/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 40+ | 100+ |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
Feature comparison
Salesflare offers 7 of 11 tracked crm features; Close offers 10.
| Feature | Salesflare | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Visual pipeline management | ||
| Contact & company records | ||
| Email sync & tracking | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Reporting & dashboards | ||
| Built-in dialer | ||
| Sales forecasting | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Salesflare
Pros
- Automatic logging of emails, calls, meetings
- Simple pipeline with smart reminders
- Great Gmail/Outlook sidebar
Cons
- Best for small teams, less for enterprise
- Fewer advanced customization options
- Smaller ecosystem
Close
Pros
- Built-in dialer, SMS, and email sequences
- Fast, activity-focused workflow
- Great for high-volume inside sales
Cons
- Less suited to complex enterprise process
- Fewer third-party integrations than Salesforce
- Reporting is solid but not deep
Which should you choose?
Choose Salesflare if…
- you want automatic logging of emails, calls, meetings
- you want simple pipeline with smart reminders
- you want great Gmail/Outlook sidebar
Choose Close if…
- you want built-in dialer, SMS, and email sequences
- you want fast, activity-focused workflow
- you want great for high-volume inside sales
The verdict
Both are solid crm tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Salesflare for small B2B teams that want a CRM that fills itself in, and Close for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Salesflare or Close cheaper?
Close is the more affordable option ($9/mo versus $29/mo). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Salesflare or Close?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Salesflare is the stronger pick for small B2B teams that want a CRM that fills itself in, while Close suits SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
What's the main difference between Salesflare and Close?
Salesflare is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Close is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked crm features, Salesflare covers 7 and Close covers 10.