Comparison

Close vs Zoho CRM

On the evidence we track, Close leads this comparison with a composite score of 72/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Close72
Zoho CRM65
Score
vioscaleAI score
Close72 / 100high · 76%
Zoho CRM65 / 100medium · 72%
Pricing
Free tier
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
Model
Zoho CRMfreemium
Price level
Closelow
Zoho CRMlow
Starting price
Close$9
Zoho CRM–
Transparent
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
Integrations
Count
Close100
Zoho CRM1,000
Security
Disclosure policy
Close–
Zoho CRM✓
Gdpr
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
Hipaa
Close–
Zoho CRM✓
Iso27001
Close–
Zoho CRM✓
Soc2
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
Reliability
Status page
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
Release
Cadence days
Close–
Zoho CRM45
Content
Faq
Close8 items
Zoho CRM8 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for crm software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

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

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Close

Leader

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.

Independently observed

Zoho CRM

A cloud-based platform for managing sales pipelines, customer relationships, and team collaboration. It automates sales workflows, provides forecasting and reporting capabilities, and enables teams to coordinate across distributed work environments.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Close

Leader
from $9/seat/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From $9/user/month (annual billing). 14-day free trial. Usage-based pricing for calling, SMS, and call recording.

  • Starter$9/user/mo (billed annually)
    • Unlimited contacts & leads
    • Built-in forms, email, calling & SMS
  • Growth$35/user/mo (billed annually)
    • All Starter features
    • Automated workflows
    • Chloe AI workflows
    • Contact enrichment
  • Scale$99/user/mo (billed annually)
    • All Growth features
    • Role-based access & permissions
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • All Scale features
as of verify ↗

Zoho CRM

Free tier

Free tier for up to 3 users; paid plans available (contact sales).

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
iOS
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
Android
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
macOS
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
Windows
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
CLI
Close✓
Zoho CRM✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Close✓
Zoho CRM✓
On-premise
Close✗
Zoho CRM✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Close

Leader
35 total
  • Fivetran
  • Zapier
  • Zoom
  • Calendly
  • LinkedIn
  • ChatGPT
  • Gmail
  • HubSpot
  • monday.com
  • Shopify
  • Ringover
  • Customer.io
  • Segment
  • Help Scout
  • Helpwise
  • KlickTipp
  • Dialer.io
  • Driftrock
  • Drip
  • LeadFuze
  • Convertmax
  • Aura
  • Avina
  • Magic Sales Bot
  • +11 more
Independently observed

Zoho CRM

20 total
  • Zoho Creator
  • Zoho Books
  • Zoho Catalyst
  • Zoho Cliq
  • Zoho RPA
  • Google APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • Zoho Mail
  • Zoho Projects
  • Zoho People
  • Zoho Invoice
  • Zoho Analytics
  • Zoho Desk
  • Zoho WorkDrive
  • Zoho Meeting
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • Instagram
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
Independently observed
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