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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Close CRM

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AClose.io is a customer relationship management (CRM) software with call management and sales workflow automation capabilities.

    $19

    per month includes 1 user

    Linked Helper

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AThe vast majority of profiles presented on LinkedIn belong to people in business, coming from various business environments. This creates an opportunity to find targeted B2B clients for almost any business. Linked Helper provides funnel automation, software automates the way to find clients and turn them into loyal customers.

    $15

    per month

    Pricing
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Editions & Modules
    Solo
    $9
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Essentials
    $35
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Growth
    $99
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Scale
    $139
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Standard
    $15
    per month
    Pro
    $45
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe pricing listed here reflects up to a 35% discount for paying annually. Monthly billing is available at of $19 per user for the Solo plan (only 1 user allowed), $49 per user for the Essentials plan, $109 per user for the Growth plan, and $149 per user for the Scale plan.Discounts available for extended contracts (3 months, 6 months, 12 months).
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.5
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Case management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management7.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    9.0
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management8.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    7.9
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Linked Helper
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Task management8.35 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting5.45 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automated CRM activity logging00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Sales pipeline management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    7.5
    6 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports4.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration6.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.0
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Social data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Linked Helper
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Linked Helper
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    25% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Linked Helper
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Lead nurturing automation00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Data quality management00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Automated follow-ups00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Lead segmentation and distribution00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Linked Helper
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Calendaring00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Linked Helper
    9.8
    4 Ratings
    36% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Close CRM and Linked Helper
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Linked Helper
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Mobile app for sales & marketing automation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Small Businesses
    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
    SharpSpring (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (8 ratings)
    9.4
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Close CRMLinked Helper
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Close
    Excellent software to increase sales and follow up with existing and new customers. Email and SMS handling are really easy for the sales team, managing leads is really great, and Close merges duplicate leads to help our Data Leads avoid repetitive and unnecessary calls. As mentioned in some comments before, must improve in reports, Close is not appropriate to handle or track agents' hours making it necessary to implement additional software to cover this area.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    At the end of the day, Linked Helper isn't just a tool for us – it's an essential part of our team. It helps us navigate the complexities of LinkedIn with a human touch, forging connections that lead to meaningful partnerships and business growth. It's like another member of our growth team:)
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    Pros
    Close
    • Email sequences. Create and send a sequence of emails until the sequence finishes or the contact replies to your email. You can also pause the sequence manually.
    • Email sync. Syncs in real time with your email account, which is huge.
    • Zapier integration. We've automated a lot of our pipeline management through the Zapier integration. This saves us soooo much time.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    • High level campaign customization
    • The ability to warm up leads through interaction with posts, likes, write comments
    • Convenient loading of leads, as well as the ability to download them into a Google spreadsheet
    Read full review
    Cons
    Close
    • Make it so one can set the time at which the emails go out.
    • Make it easier to set up my workflow.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    • It may take some time to fully understand all the features of the platform.
    • This is not a cloud-based tool. Your computer must be running to perform automations.
    Read full review
    Usability
    Close
    It's my favorite CRM to recommend to sales organizations. Robust Telephony options including a Power Dialer, SMS, and Voice Drop, are completely integrated into the CRM. The kicker is you can have "Unlimited" contacts where many platforms charge based on the number of users. This can make a huge difference in monthly billing.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Close
    I haven't really had the need to use their support, but the only time I had an issue with the platform, the Close team was very attentive and responded in a short span of time. Also they take minimal time to solve issues. The only con here is there is no way to reach out to them apart from email.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Close
    Pipedrive was great for us for a long time. We used it for over 4 years. Our product and process was simple. When things got more complex, we needed something that could handle our growing needs and Pipedrive kept falling short. We built our own custom solution in Airtable and though it worked, we spend a lot of time managing it. Close was able to solve all our issues and save us hours per week in admin work.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    An excellent price-to-quality ratio, complemented by swift and supportive customer service.
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    Return on Investment
    Close
    • Positive - It's much easier now with Close.io to make sure that no deal falls through the cracks. Therefore helping us recover lost revenue.
    Incentivized
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    Linked Helper
    • We are getting a lot of leads every single day !
    • Best ROI ,and a good example of guerilla marketing
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    Close CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Close's Inbox, which keeps sales team's emails, calls, and follow-ups in one unified view, so nothing slips through the cracks and every lead gets the attention it deserves.Screenshot of Close's Sales Pipeline, which offers a visual overview of every deal in progress, so your team can track opportunities, forecast revenue, and stay focused on moving deals forward.Screenshot of Close's Predictive Dialer. This automatically connects sales reps to live answers back-to-back, eliminating manual dialing and maximizing talk time to reach more prospects in less time.Screenshot of Close's Lead Profiles, which gives team a complete, centralized view of every contact, communication, and activity.Screenshot of Close's Smart Views, which prioritize leads with dynamic, customizable filters that keep sales teams focused.Screenshot of Close's Workflows, which automate repetitive sales tasks and follow-up sequences.