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Freshsales vs. Close CRM
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$9/mo
AI-assisted CRM in the Freshworks suite with built-in phone and chat.
- Best for: SMBs wanting an integrated Freshworks stack
- Model: per-seat
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$49/mo
Inside-sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, and email sequences.
- Best for: high-velocity inside sales teams
- Model: per-seat
Pricing math
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
Verdict
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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Caveats
- Freshsales: UX inconsistent across Freshworks modules
- Close CRM: No marketing automation; sales-only
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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.