Is Freshsales cheaper than Close CRM?

Yes. On their starting paid plans, Freshsales is about 82% cheaper than Close CRM — roughly $480 per seat per year.

Does Close CRM have a free plan?

Close CRM does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $49/user/mo Startup (billed yearly).

Yes — Freshsales's pricing page lists a free tier (Free; $9/user/mo Growth; $39 Pro; $59 Enterprise). Limits apply; see source for current caps.

Pick Close CRM if you're high-velocity inside sales teams. Pick Freshsales if you're smbs wanting an integrated freshworks stack.

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pricing checked June 2026

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$49/mo

Inside-sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, and email sequences.

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$9/mo

AI-assisted CRM in the Freshworks suite with built-in phone and chat.

Freshsales is 82% cheaper than Close CRM on starting plans — roughly $40/mo · $480/yr per seat.

Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12

Pick Freshsales if you're smbs wanting an integrated freshworks stack. Pick Close CRM if you're high-velocity inside sales teams.

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