Editorial take
Why it stands out
Close should be framed as a sales execution CRM, not as a generic database for customer records.
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Tool profile
Sales CRM with built-in calling, email, SMS, workflows, and AI-assisted outreach for inside sales teams that want one system for pipeline execution.
Sales CRM
Close belongs in the database because it is a purpose-built sales CRM rather than a generic record system stretched into a sales tool. The checked pricing page and product messaging make it clear that Close is positioned around pipeline execution, built-in calling, SMS, email, workflows, and its newer AI sales-agent layer. That matters because many teams evaluating CRM software are really deciding whether they want a broad platform with many departments attached or a seller-first system designed to keep reps in one place while they prospect, follow up, and close deals.
It also deserves inclusion because the pricing page is unusually usable. The checked page publicly exposes Solo at $9 per seat per month billed annually or $19 billed monthly, Essentials at $35 annually or $49 monthly, Growth at $99 annually or $109 monthly, and Scale at $139 annually or $149 monthly. The page also says there is no credit card required for the free trial and notes that the trial includes credits for calling and enrichment. That is exactly the level of commercial specificity a premium directory should preserve.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Close should be framed as a sales execution CRM, not as a generic database for customer records.
What it does well
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Activepieces
Free planAI workflow automation
Open-source automation and AI agent platform that gives teams a Zapier-style builder, MCP-aware integrations, and enterprise controls without forcing execution-based pricing.
Closer to modern workflow automation builders than to narrow internal task runners.
Pricing snapshot
Close's checked public pricing starts at $9/seat/month billed annually for Solo, then $35 for Essentials, $99 for Growth, and $139 for Scale, with monthly billing options at higher prices.
Airtable
Free planOperational work management
Enterprise-ready collaborative workspace for apps, workflows, and AI agents, with flexible databases and automation across operations-heavy teams.
Choose Airtable when the team needs a flexible operational workspace for apps, workflows, and structured processes.
