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Attio vs Close

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

Starting price

Attio

$35/user/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Flexible CRM with custom objects, enrichment and a free plan for up to 3 seats. Plus is $35/user/mo billed annually or $44 monthly.

Where Attio fits

  • Startups replacing a rigid CRM with custom objects
  • Small teams that want Free (3 seats) before paying
  • RevOps that will run Claude against the CRM via MCP
  • Sales teams that need sequences and call intelligence later

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

DetailAttioClose
Starting price$35/user/mo$9/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underLead generation, CRMDialers, Lead generation
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 164 reviews

Where they pull apart

Attio

Stands out: A hosted MCP server and REST API are available on every plan, including Free, with a 14-day Pro trial.

Watch out: Plus caps at 10 seats. Call Intelligence, sequences, and AI agents sit on Pro. Extra workspace credits are add-on packs.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams of 11+ that will not pay for Pro
  • Recruiters who need a full ATS, not a CRM

Close

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

Attio

  • Free plan for up to 3 seats
  • Plus $35/user/mo on annual billing
  • Hosted MCP plus REST on every plan
  • Plus stops at 10 seats
  • Call Intelligence and sequences need Pro
  • AI and workflows burn a credit meter

Close

  • 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

Attio

$35/user/mo

Free covers up to 3 seats. Plus is $35 per user per month billed annually or $44 month to month, for up to 10 seats; Pro is $79 annually or $99 monthly and adds sequences and Call Intelligence. Enterprise is a custom annual quote, extra workspace credits start at $70 to $85 a month, and a 14-day Pro trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Close

$9/user/mo

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Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Attio cheaper than Close?
Close starts lower, at $9/user/mo against $35/user/mo for Attio. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Attio or Close for free?
Attio carries a free tier on our listing. Attio offers a 14 day free trial. Close offers a free trial.
Does Attio or Close have an MCP server?
Attio and Close ship 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?