Teamleader vs Close
Short version: Teamleader is the better fit for European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects, while Close is built for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Teamleader
CRM, projects & invoicing for SMBs
$38/mo
From ~€38/user/mo annual; CRM + quotes + project + invoicing
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 | Teamleader | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $38/mo | $9/mo |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 200+ | 100+ |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
Feature comparison
Teamleader offers 7 of 11 tracked crm features; Close offers 10.
| Feature | Teamleader | 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 |
Teamleader
Pros
- CRM, quotes, projects, and invoicing together
- Strong fit for Benelux/EU SMBs
- Good for service businesses
Cons
- Less focused as a pure sales CRM
- Mostly European relevance
- Customization is limited
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 Teamleader if…
- you want CRM, quotes, projects, and invoicing together
- you want strong fit for Benelux/EU SMBs
- you want good for service businesses
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: Teamleader for European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects, and Close for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Teamleader or Close cheaper?
Close is the more affordable option ($9/mo versus $38/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, Teamleader or Close?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Teamleader is the stronger pick for European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects, while Close suits SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM.
What's the main difference between Teamleader and Close?
Teamleader is intermediate and mid-range, while Close is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked crm features, Teamleader covers 7 and Close covers 10.