Head-to-head · Contact Management Software
Cloze vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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