# Close vs SuiteCRM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Close

| Attribute | Close | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 71.9 (76% (high)) | 43.7 (57% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 5,779 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Close is a sales CRM platform that integrates multiple communication and sales management tools into a single system. It's designed for sales teams of any size, from solo operators to larger organizations, combining contact management, pipeline tracking, and reporting capabilities.","source":"https://close.com","question":"What is Close and who is it designed for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Close enables sales teams to communicate with prospects and customers through multiple channels including phone calling, email messaging, and SMS text messages. All these communication methods are integrated directly within the CRM, allowing teams to manage all interactions from a single interface.","source":"https://close.com","question":"What communication channels does Close support?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Close uses a per-user subscription model with flexible billing available on monthly or annual terms. The pricing is designed to be cost-effective for small teams and solo operators, with plans scaling based on team size and feature requirements.","source":"https://close.com","question":"How is Close priced?","confidence":0.92},{"answer":"Close offers a free tier for basic usage and a 30-day free trial for new users to explore the platform's full capabilities before committing to a paid plan.","source":"https://close.com","question":"Does Close offer a free tier or trial?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Close integrates with over 100 applications including popular tools like Slack, ChatGPT, Claude, WhatsApp, and Salesforce. This allows teams to connect their existing workflow and data systems to streamline operations.","source":"https://close.com","question":"What integrations does Close support?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Close combines contact and company management, email and SMS communication tools, and sales pipeline tracking within one platform. It also includes workflow automation to streamline repetitive tasks, performance dashboards with reporting and sales forecasting, API access for custom integrations, and support for custom fields tailored to your business needs.","source":"https://close.com","question":"What are Close's main capabilities?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Close includes an AI sales assistant called Chloe that automates certain sales tasks and activities. The assistant is integrated directly within the platform to help streamline team workflows and boost productivity.","source":"https://close.com","question":"Does Close include an AI sales assistant?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Close is a web-based platform accessible through standard web browsers, eliminating the need for desktop software installation. This allows sales teams to work from anywhere with an internet connection.","source":"https://close.com","question":"How does Close deploy—is it web-based or desktop software?","confidence":0.9}]` | `[{"answer":"An open-source, enterprise-grade CRM platform designed for self-hosting and cloud deployment. Built on standard technologies (Apache, PHP, MySQL), it provides organizations with full control over their customer relationship data and the ability to customize the solution to their needs. It is indexed under CRM Software.","source":"https://suitecrm.com/pricing/","question":"What is SuiteCRM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SuiteCRM is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the AGPL-3.0 licence. Paid editions are also offered: SuiteASSURED and SuiteCRM Hosted, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://suitecrm.com/pricing/","question":"Is SuiteCRM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SuiteCRM. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://suitecrm.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does SuiteCRM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SuiteCRM can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://suitecrm.com/pricing/","question":"Can SuiteCRM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SuiteCRM is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM","question":"Is SuiteCRM open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based sales CRM combining built-in calling, email, and SMS with workflow automation and an embedded AI sales agent that proactively calls leads, qualifies prospects, and automates follow-ups. | An open-source, enterprise-grade CRM platform designed for self-hosting and cloud deployment. Built on standard technologies (Apache, PHP, MySQL), it provides organizations with full control over their customer relationship data and the ability to customize the solution to their needs. |
| features.capabilities | `{"api_access":true,"mobile_app":true,"forecasting":true,"custom_fields":true,"email_integration":true,"contact_management":true,"pipeline_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"marketing_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` | `{"api_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"email_integration":true,"contact_management":true,"pipeline_management":true,"workflow_automation":true}` |
| integrations.count | 100 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Fivetran"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Calendly","native":false,"category":"scheduling","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":false,"category":"sales","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"ChatGPT","native":false,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Gmail","native":false,"category":"email","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"HubSpot","native":false,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"monday.com","native":false,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Shopify","native":false,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Ringover","native":false,"category":"communications","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Customer.io","native":false,"category":"email","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Segment","native":false,"category":"cdp","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Help Scout","native":false,"category":"support","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Helpwise","native":false,"category":"support","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"KlickTipp","native":false,"category":"email","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Dialer.io","native":false,"category":"calling","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Driftrock","native":false,"category":"lead_generation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Drip","native":false,"category":"email","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"LeadFuze","native":false,"category":"lead_generation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Convertmax","native":false,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Aura","native":false,"category":"lead_scoring","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Avina","native":false,"category":"sales_intelligence","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Magic Sales Bot","native":false,"category":"automation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"LeadCRM","native":false,"category":"recruitment","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Lead Mapper","native":false,"category":"mapping","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Truto","native":false,"category":"integration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"WhatsApp","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Reply","native":true,"category":"sales_automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Signable","native":true,"category":"document_signing","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Hunter","native":true,"category":"email_finder","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"RocketReach","native":true,"category":"contact_data","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"UpLead","native":true,"category":"email_verification","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Unbounce","native":true,"category":"forms","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"AppInsights","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Outlook"}]` |
| language.primary | - | PHP |
| license.spdx | - | AGPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","CA","GB","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$9/user/mo (billed annually)","features":["Unlimited contacts & leads","Built-in forms, email, calling & SMS"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small teams that want one place for every call, email, and deal","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"500/month","opportunities_per_lead":"300"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$35/user/mo (billed annually)","features":["All Starter features","Automated workflows","Chloe AI workflows","Contact enrichment"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For scaling teams with automation and workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"1000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"$99/user/mo (billed annually)","features":["All Growth features","Role-based access & permissions"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"1500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$139/user/mo (billed annually)","features":["All Scale features"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":139,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"2000/month"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Call Recording","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Phone Numbers","components":[{"kind":"fixed","unit":"number","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Calling","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $9/user/month (annual billing). 14-day free trial. Usage-based pricing for calling, SMS, and call recording.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://close.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T14:38:34.376Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"SuiteCRM","description":"Open source self-hosted deployment"},{"free":false,"name":"SuiteASSURED","description":"Fully supported build with warranty, care hours, and guarantees","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"SuiteCRM Hosted","description":"Cloud-hosted option with free trial available"}],"summary":"Open source free deployment. Commercial support packages available.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://suitecrm.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-12T13:01:14.585Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 42 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.15.2","date":"2026-07-31T13:37:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.15.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.15.1","date":"2026-03-19T10:43:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.15.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.9","date":"2026-03-19T10:43:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.15.0","date":"2025-12-18T14:13:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.8","date":"2025-11-06T15:37:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.7","date":"2025-08-06T16:10:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.6","date":"2024-11-05T11:19:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.5","date":"2024-08-14T10:24:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.4","date":"2024-06-10T11:11:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.3","date":"2024-02-05T12:08:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.2","date":"2023-11-14T11:03:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.12.14","date":"2023-11-14T11:03:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.12.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.1","date":"2023-10-03T09:53:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.12.13","date":"2023-10-03T09:53:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.12.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.0","date":"2023-08-29T11:12:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.14.0-beta","date":"2023-07-24T10:11:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.14.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.13.4","date":"2023-07-11T09:59:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.12.12","date":"2023-07-11T09:54:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.12.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.13.3","date":"2023-04-24T10:21:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/SuiteCRM/SuiteCRM/releases/tag/v7.12.11","date":"2023-04-24T10:21:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.12.11"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://close.com/security | https://suitecrm.com/security-policy/ |

## Capabilities (CRM Software)

| Capability | Close | SuiteCRM |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Contact & account management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deal / pipeline management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead scoring | - | - |
| **Communication** |  |  |
| Email sync & tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Marketing automation | ✓ | - |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Reporting & dashboards | ✓ | - |
| Sales forecasting | ✓ | - |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Native mobile app | ✓ | - |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fields & objects | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:34.702Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*