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Pipedrive Essential vs. Close CRM
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$14/mo
Pipeline-focused sales CRM
- Best for: SMB sales teams wanting a pipeline-first CRM
- 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
Pipedrive Essential is 71% cheaper than Close CRM on starting plans — roughly $35/mo · $420/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick Pipedrive Essential if you're smb sales teams wanting a pipeline-first crm. Pick Close CRM if you're high-velocity inside sales teams.
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Caveats
- Pipedrive Essential: Reporting limited on the lowest tier
- Close CRM: No marketing automation; sales-only
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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.