Zendesk Sell alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zendesk Sell: scheduled to be retired on 31 August 2027, and little reason to start a new rollout on it. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zendesk Sell, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HubSpot CRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Close	Paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows +2	4 of 4	55.3

1. CloseTop pick
Best for: Inside sales and outbound teams that make lots of calls and emails every day
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Zendesk Sell
Built-in calling and sequences for inside sales teams.
Pros
Calling, power dialer, SMS and sequences built in
Every call and email logs to the lead automatically
Fast, uncluttered interface for working through lists
Cons
Weak for complex accounts and long enterprise deals
No free plan, and calling usage costs extra
Limited marketing features
Visit Close Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
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 Close a good Zendesk Sell alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$9 per user/month billed annually ($19 monthly), Solo plan
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Essentials plan
$35 per user/month billed annually ($49 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)
Built-in dialer
Yes, power dialer
Checked Oct 25, 2026close.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zendesk Sell alternative for…

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

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for most people

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with a native Zendesk integration, an easy landing spot.

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with a native Zendesk integration, an easy landing spot.

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for Mac

Built-in calling and sequences for inside sales teams.

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for Windows

Built-in calling and sequences for inside sales teams.

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for iPhone and Android

Pipedrive

Similar pipeline-first workflow and a well-documented import path.

Best Zendesk Sell alternative for working in the browser

Salesforce Sales Cloud

For larger teams that need enterprise forecasting and controls.

Zendesk Sell alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zendesk Sell?

HubSpot CRM ranks first right now. Free CRM with a native Zendesk integration, an easy landing spot. Pipedrive and Salesforce Sales Cloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zendesk Sell?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Zendesk Sell?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Zendesk Sell?

The complaints we hear most: scheduled to be retired on 31 August 2027; little reason to start a new rollout on it; less development than active rivals.

How is this list ranked?

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