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Head-to-head · Contact Management Software

Cloze vs KADO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cloze #3 in Contact Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Cloze
KADO #6 in Contact Management Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit KADO

Cloze leads on 0 checks, KADO on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloze · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceKADO · $2.50/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Cloze

Cloze scores higher on our rubric for contact management software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

KADO is cheaper to start at $2.50/user/mo against $17/user/mo.

Cloze is the better fit for users wanting a full contact-and-follow-up CRM. KADO is the better fit for low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows.

  • Cloze fits best

    Users wanting a full contact-and-follow-up CRM

  • KADO fits best

    Low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows

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Side by side

Feature Cloze 8.6/10 Visit ↗ KADO 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #3 in Contact Management Software #6 in Contact Management Software
Best for Users wanting a full contact-and-follow-up CRM Low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $17/mo $2.50/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 20 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloze 3/3 · KADO 3/3
Company contacts ✓ ✓
Email sync ✓ ✓
Reminders ✓ ✓
Specs
Contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Both Both
Import sources Google Contacts, Exchange Contacts, Office 365 Contacts, iPhone contacts, Android contacts, CSV, Excel, vCard Google Contacts, Outlook Contacts, Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited contacts and emails with email tracking and mail merge
  • Imports contacts from Google, Microsoft, phones, CSV, and vCard
  • Follow-up reminders, team activity sharing, and responsibility assignment
  • Free plan includes unlimited contacts and interactive digital business cards
  • Syncs contacts and relationships with major CRM, email, and calendar tools
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android with AI card and badge scanning
Cons
  • Advanced team and automation features require higher paid tiers
  • Monthly billing costs more than annual-equivalent pricing
  • The primary positioning is focused on real estate brokerages and teams
  • Advanced team administration starts above the free plan
  • Enterprise capabilities are separated into a higher-tier offering
  • Its focus is networking and contact workflows rather than a full CRM suite
Our verdict

Cloze is a relationship-management and CRM platform for real estate brokerages, agents, and teams. It brings contact and company records, emails, meetings, calls, notes, files, and messages into contact timelines. The platform also…

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KADO combines digital business cards, contact capture, and relationship management for professionals, sales teams, event participants, and enterprises. Users can create branded cards and share them through QR codes, links, email, NFC, and…

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  1. ClozeContact Management Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. KADOContact Management Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloze — where it wins

    • Unlimited contacts and emails with email tracking and mail merge
    • Imports contacts from Google, Microsoft, phones, CSV, and vCard
    • Follow-up reminders, team activity sharing, and responsibility assignment

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced team and automation features require higher paid tiers
    • Monthly billing costs more than annual-equivalent pricing
    • The primary positioning is focused on real estate brokerages and teams
  • KADO — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited contacts and interactive digital business cards
    • Syncs contacts and relationships with major CRM, email, and calendar tools
    • Supports web, iOS, and Android with AI card and badge scanning

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced team administration starts above the free plan
    • Enterprise capabilities are separated into a higher-tier offering
    • Its focus is networking and contact workflows rather than a full CRM suite
  • Cloze8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A full contact-and-follow-up CRM with unlimited contacts, email sync, and team tools.

    Visit ClozeFull verdict →
  • KADO8.2/10 · Free plan

    A low-cost networking tool that connects digital cards with contact workflows.

    Visit KADOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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