Head to head

Close vs KrispCall

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

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

KrispCall

$12/user/mo

KrispCall is an AI cloud phone with Starter at $12/user/month billed annually ($15 monthly). Advance is $32 annual and Max is $48 annual. Call minutes and SMS are billed on top of the seat.

Where KrispCall fits

  • 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
  • Teams calling internationally that will buy minutes separately

At a glance

DetailCloseKrispCall
Starting price$9/user/mo$12/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underDialers, Lead generationDialers, Lead generation, Texting
Capterra4.7 from 164 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

KrispCall

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.

Not the right fit for

  • Contact centers that need a public API today rather than Coming Soon
  • Buyers who want unlimited seats on the cheapest Starter tier

Pros and cons

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

KrispCall

  • Starter $12/user/mo billed annually with a number included
  • Named CRM connectors include HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and Zoho
  • Advance adds power dialer and bulk SMS for teams past 5 users
  • Minutes and SMS are pay-as-you-go on every plan
  • Starter stops at 5 users
  • API is Coming Soon, so no public API today

What each one costs

Close

$9/user/mo

Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

KrispCall

$12/user/mo

Starter is $12/user/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Advance $32 annual ($40 monthly), Max $48 annual ($60 monthly). Each plan includes one free US/UK/CA number per user and $1 of call/SMS credit. Minutes, SMS, extra numbers, and 10DLC fees are extra. Enterprise is custom. 14-day refund on subscription only. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Close cheaper than KrispCall?
Close starts lower, at $9/user/mo against $12/user/mo for KrispCall. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Close or KrispCall for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Close offers a free trial.
Does Close or KrispCall 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?