Sellsy vs Close
Short version: Sellsy is the better fit for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, while Close is built for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Sellsy
French all-in-one CRM, billing & marketing
$29/mo
From ~€29/seat/mo; CRM + invoicing + marketing suite
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 | Sellsy | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $9/mo |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 50+ | 100+ |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
Feature comparison
Sellsy offers 8 of 11 tracked crm features; Close offers 10.
| Feature | Sellsy | 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 |
Sellsy
Pros
- CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- French accounting and compliance native
- Good value for SMBs
Cons
- Mostly relevant to the French market
- Less customizable than Salesforce
- Smaller integration catalog
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 Sellsy if…
- you want CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- you want French accounting and compliance native
- you want good value for SMBs
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: Sellsy for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, and Close for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Sellsy 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, Sellsy or Close?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Sellsy is the stronger pick for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together, while Close suits SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
What's the main difference between Sellsy and Close?
Sellsy is intermediate and mid-range, while Close is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked crm features, Sellsy covers 8 and Close covers 10.