Close alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Close: weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals, and no free plan, and calling usage costs extra. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Close, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pipedrive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Salesflare	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +3	4 of 4	57.2

1. SalesflareTop pick
Best for: Small B2B teams that want a CRM that updates itself from email and calendar
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Close
Lighter B2B CRM that fills in contact data automatically from email.
Pros
Automatic contact and activity capture
Sidebar in Gmail, Outlook and LinkedIn
Email sequences and tracking included
Cons
No free plan
Modest native integration catalogue
Not built for large or complex sales orgs
Visit Salesflare Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Salesflare a good Close alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$29 per user/month billed annually ($39 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Email and LinkedIn
Gmail, Outlook and LinkedIn sidebar
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026salesflare.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Close alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Close alternative for most people

Pipedrive

Pipeline-first CRM that suits longer deal cycles better than list-based outreach.

Best Close alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Adds marketing and service tools, with a free tier to start on.

Best Close alternative for Mac

Salesflare

Lighter B2B CRM that fills in contact data automatically from email.

Best Close alternative for Windows

Salesflare

Lighter B2B CRM that fills in contact data automatically from email.

Best Close alternative for iPhone and Android

Freshsales

Also includes built-in calling and email at a lower entry price.

Best Close alternative for working in the browser

Attio

More flexible data model for startups that also track investors or partners.

Close alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Close?

Pipedrive ranks first right now. Pipeline-first CRM that suits longer deal cycles better than list-based outreach. HubSpot CRM and Freshsales follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Close?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) and Attio (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Close?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Close?

The complaints we hear most: weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals; no free plan, and calling usage costs extra; limited marketing features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Close, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.