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Close vs Zoho CRM: Which is better in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Close and Zoho CRM.

Close

CRM built for inside sales teams that call and email

From $49/mo
No free plan
Zoho CRM

Affordable CRM with deep customisation for growing businesses

From $14/mo
Free plan available

Head-to-head comparison

Feature Close Zoho CRM
Starting price $49/mo $14/mo ✓ Cheaper
Free plan ✗ No ✓ Yes
Pricing model paid freemium
G2 rating 4.7/5 ↑ 4.1/5
Capterra rating 4.7/5 4.3/5
Founded 2013 2005

Close: pros & cons

Pros
  • Best built-in calling of any CRM
  • No integrations needed for outreach
  • Clean UI
  • Fast onboarding
Cons
  • Expensive per seat
  • No free plan
  • Less suited for non-sales-heavy teams
  • Limited marketing features

Zoho CRM: pros & cons

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Highly customisable
  • Strong automation
  • Good Zoho ecosystem integration
Cons
  • UI feels dated
  • Customer support can be slow
  • Learning curve for advanced features
  • Some features buried in menus