Head to head

Aloware vs Close

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Aloware

$30/user/mo Free tier Free trial

CRM-native dialing and bulk SMS. Core is $30/user/mo with a 10-user minimum and a 7-day trial.

Where Aloware fits

HubSpot or Salesforce teams that call and text
Speed-to-lead inbound
US outbound that needs bulk SMS plus a dialer
Buyers who will take a 7-day trial

Close

$9/user/mo Free trial

Sales CRM with a built-in power dialer. Solo is $9/user/mo billed annually ($19 monthly); trial with $5 calling credits.

Where Close fits

Small sales and recruiting desks that live on the phone
Teams that want CRM plus dialer in one login
Buyers who will try with no card
Agencies that hate Salesforce-plus-a-dialer

At a glance

Detail	Aloware	Close
Starting price	$30/user/mo	$9/user/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	Yes	Yes
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	–No	✓Yes
Listed under	Dialers, Lead generation	Dialers, Lead generation
Capterra	4.2 from 33 reviews	4.7 from 164 reviews

Where they pull apart

Aloware

Stands out: HubSpot/Salesforce-native calling and SMS with a 3-user package at $199/mo if you cannot hit the 10-seat Core floor.

Watch out: Core is $30/user (min 10). AloAi analytics is extra credits.

Not the right fit for

Solo operators (Core has a 10-user minimum)
International calling as the centre (use CloudTalk)
People who want a CRM included

Stands out: Calling inside the CRM (not a bolted-on dialer), plus WhatsApp, Calendly, HubSpot, and a first-party MCP.

Watch out: Phone lines are $1/line/month, which is not the CRM seat. Solo annual is $9/user. Calling is usage-based on top.

Not the right fit for

Enterprises standardised on Salesforce
People who only need SMS
Buyers who need a sub-$9 seat

Pros and cons

Aloware

CRM-native calling and SMS
7-day trial
HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive named

Core is $30/user with a 10-user floor
3-user package is $199
Not a recruiting ATS

CRM plus dialer without a second vendor
Annual Solo at $9/user/mo
MCP, API, and a real trial

Phone lines are billed separately, from $1/line/month
Calling usage is extra
Not a recruiting ATS

What each one costs

Aloware

$30/user/mo

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Checked 18 Sep 2026

$9/user/mo

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Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Aloware cheaper than Close?

Close starts lower, at $9/user/mo against $30/user/mo for Aloware. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Aloware or Close for free?

Aloware carries a free tier on our listing. Aloware offers a free trial. Close offers a free trial.

Does Aloware or Close have an MCP server?

Close ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 18 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?