Compare/Alternatives

Close alternatives

4 tools our write-ups put next to Close, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

Close from $9/user/moFree trialMCP serverAPI

Closest alternatives

See the Close listing

The short answer

  • CloudTalk : International cloud phone if you already have a CRM and only need the dialer. From $25/user/mo
  • Ringover : Voice plus SMS for recruiting desks if Close-the-CRM is unused. From $15/user/mo
  • Aloware : CRM-native dialing and bulk SMS if you live in HubSpot rather than Close. From $30/user/mo
  • KrispCall : Cheaper cloud phone if you do not want a full CRM. From $12/user/mo

Why people look past Close

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

What we noted

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

Not the right fit for

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

Worth keeping in mind: Calling inside the CRM (not a bolted-on dialer), plus WhatsApp, Calendly, HubSpot, and a first-party MCP.

Close alternatives compared

ToolFree tierFromMCPAPIHead to head
Close (the one you are on) –No$9/user/mo✓Yes✓Yes
CloudTalk International cloud phone if you already have a CRM and only need the dialer. –No$25/user/mo–No–NoHead to head
Ringover Voice plus SMS for recruiting desks if Close-the-CRM is unused. –No$15/user/mo–No✓YesHead to head
Aloware CRM-native dialing and bulk SMS if you live in HubSpot rather than Close. ✓Yes$30/user/mo–No–NoHead to head
KrispCall Cheaper cloud phone if you do not want a full CRM. –No$12/user/mo–No–NoHead to head

What each one does differently

CloudTalk

$25/user/mo Free trial

Why it comes up: International cloud phone if you already have a CRM and only need the dialer.

Stands out: Unlimited US and Canada calling with local numbers in 160-plus countries on a published seat price. HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Close, and WhatsApp are named.

Watch out: $25 is Starter on annual billing; Essential is $29 and Expert $49. Preview, power and parallel dialers, branded caller ID and AI conversation intelligence are add-ons, and CRM integrations do not turn on until Essential. Calling is still usage on top.

Best for

  • Distributed sales and recruiting teams that need international numbers
  • HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Salesforce shops
  • Buyers who want a 14-day no-card trial

4.4 on Capterra from 270 reviews

Read the CloudTalk write-up Close vs CloudTalk

Ringover

$15/user/mo Free trial API

Why it comes up: Voice plus SMS for recruiting desks if Close-the-CRM is unused.

Stands out: Dialer plus SMS with Bullhorn named next to HubSpot and Salesforce: agency recruiting actually shows up in the connector list.

Watch out: Engage is $15/user/mo; the $47 rung is the fuller sales/HR suite. Conversational AI, cadence, and CRM autofill are add-ons.

Best for

  • Recruiting agencies that call and text
  • Bullhorn shops
  • HubSpot or Salesforce sales teams

4.7 on Capterra from 886 reviews

Read the Ringover write-up Close vs Ringover

Aloware

$30/user/mo Free tier Free trial

Why it comes up: CRM-native dialing and bulk SMS if you live in HubSpot rather than Close.

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.

Best for

  • HubSpot or Salesforce teams that call and text
  • Speed-to-lead inbound
  • US outbound that needs bulk SMS plus a dialer

4.2 on Capterra from 33 reviews

Read the Aloware write-up Close vs Aloware

KrispCall

$12/user/mo

Why it comes up: Cheaper cloud phone if you do not want a full CRM.

Stands out: Every plan includes one free US, UK, or CA number per user plus HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Pipedrive, Intercom, Slack, Zoho, and monday.com among 100+ integrations.

Watch out: Starter is capped at 5 users. API and webhook access is listed as Coming Soon. The 14-day refund is a money-back window on the subscription, not a free trial, and usage add-ons are non-refundable.

Best for

  • Solo agents and shops under 5 seats that want a US/UK/CA number for $12/user/mo
  • Sales teams that need a power dialer and bulk SMS on Advance
  • Support desks that want IVR, recording, and Slack or HubSpot in the same callbox

Read the KrispCall write-up Close vs KrispCall

Common questions

What is the best Close alternative?
It depends on what sent you looking. Our write-ups put CloudTalk closest to Close. Why it comes up: International cloud phone if you already have a CRM and only need the dialer. The table above shows all 4 on price, free tier, MCP and API.
Is there a free alternative to Close?
Yes. Aloware carries a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.
What is the cheapest Close alternative?
Of the published starting prices here, KrispCall is lowest at $12/user/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.
Does Close have a free trial?
Close offers a free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

Keep looking

Back to the Close write-up Every Dialers tool we list Search the whole directory

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