Close vs Freshsales: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Close starts at $19/mo. Freshsales starts at $11/mo. Freshsales is $8/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Close.
See price history: Close · Freshsales
Sales CRM built specifically for inside sales teams that live on the phone. Positioned as the alternative to Salesforce/HubSpot for teams whose primary activity is outbound calling. Distinctive for built-in power dialer, VoIP calling, and SMS in the base product (competitors charge add-ons). Priced $59-$149/user/month. Bootstrapped and profitable, founded 2013, popular with SDR-heavy SaaS sales teams.
CRM from Freshworks (publicly traded, ~$5B market cap), positioned as the value alternative to Salesforce Starter and HubSpot Sales. Distinctive for its Freddy AI features built in at lower tiers rather than charged separately at competitors. Notable 2026 pricing move: cut Growth plan from $15 to $11/user in June 2026 to defend the low end against HubSpot Free and monday CRM. Popular with SMB sales teams that outgrew spreadsheets.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Close monthly | Close annual | Freshsales monthly | Freshsales annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solo / Free | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Essentials / Growth | 49 | 35 | 11 | 9 |
| 3 | Growth / Pro | 109 | 99 | 47 | 39 |
| 4 | Scale / Enterprise | 149 | 139 | 71 | 59 |
What each is best for
Sales CRM built specifically for inside sales teams that live on the phone. Positioned as the alternative to Salesforce/HubSpot for teams whose primary activity is outbound calling. Distinctive for built-in power dialer, VoIP calling, and SMS in the base product (competitors charge add-ons). Priced $59-$149/user/month. Bootstrapped and profitable, founded 2013, popular with SDR-heavy SaaS sales teams.
CRM from Freshworks (publicly traded, ~$5B market cap), positioned as the value alternative to Salesforce Starter and HubSpot Sales. Distinctive for its Freddy AI features built in at lower tiers rather than charged separately at competitors. Notable 2026 pricing move: cut Growth plan from $15 to $11/user in June 2026 to defend the low end against HubSpot Free and monday CRM. Popular with SMB sales teams that outgrew spreadsheets.
At a glance
| Close | Freshsales | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $19/mo | $11/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 24, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 25, 2026. Tracked daily.