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| Attribute | Close CRM | Pipedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | Close CRM is a purpose-built inside sales platform for high-velocity teams. Built for speed, it eliminates friction in lead management, calling, and deal tracking for startup sales operations. | Pipedrive is a sales CRM built around visual pipeline management, helping SMB sales teams track deals, forecast revenue, and close faster with minimal setup. |
| Pricing | paid · See vendor site — sample data | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Editor rating | — | — |
| Categories | Sales & Revenue, CRM | Sales & CRM, Pipeline Management |
| Key features | Built-in VoIP calling with local/toll-free numbers and automatic call recording · SMS two-way messaging integrated into contact records and deal workflows · Customizable pipeline stages, fields, and lead scoring rules · Bulk lead import, contact deduplication, and activity automation · API and Zapier integration for connecting email, calendar, and external data sources (verify on vendor site for current integrations) | Visual Kanban-style deal board for pipeline management and drag-and-drop deal progression · Contact and company management with custom fields and activity timelines · Sales forecasting and pipeline analytics with customizable reports (verify current reporting capabilities on vendor site) · Email and activity integration with Gmail, Outlook, and phone systems · Workflow automation for lead assignment, reminders, and deal notifications |
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