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Head-to-head · Inside Sales Software

Salesloft vs Close

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Salesloft #2 in Inside Sales Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Salesloft
Close #5 in Inside Sales Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Close

Salesloft leads on 0 checks, Close on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalesloft · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Close
  • Most featuresClose · 1 of 5

Salesloft scores higher on our rubric for inside sales software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Salesloft is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise revenue teams. Close is the better fit for small teams wanting an affordable calling CRM.

  • Salesloft fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise revenue teams

  • Close fits best

    Small teams wanting an affordable calling CRM

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Side by side

Feature Salesloft 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Close 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Inside Sales Software #5 in Inside Sales Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise revenue teams Small teams wanting an affordable calling CRM
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $9/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 285+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Salesloft 0/5 · Close 1/5
Power dialer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sales engagement Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lead routing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Call recording Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Outreach channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Builds email, phone, and social steps into multi-channel cadences
  • Connects conversation analysis with CRM updates and follow-up actions
  • Combines deal visibility and forecasting with outreach workflows
  • Built-in calling, SMS, email sync and pipeline management
  • Automated workflows with email, call, SMS and task steps
  • Web, desktop and mobile apps with API access
Cons
  • Plan prices are not published; buyers must contact sales
  • Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of teams focused only on outreach
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation
  • No free plan; advanced controls require higher-priced tiers
  • Telephony usage and AI credits may be billed separately
  • Predictive dialing and live coaching start on Scale
Our verdict

Salesloft brings prospecting, outreach, and revenue operations into a cloud-based platform for sales representatives, managers, revenue operations teams, and sales leaders. Teams can create email, phone, and social cadences, research…

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Close is a sales CRM for founders, solo representatives and sales teams. It combines lead and contact management with opportunity pipelines, two-way email synchronization, built-in calling and SMS, reporting, forms, task management and…

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  1. SalesloftInside Sales Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CloseInside Sales Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Salesloft — where it wins

    • Builds email, phone, and social steps into multi-channel cadences
    • Connects conversation analysis with CRM updates and follow-up actions
    • Combines deal visibility and forecasting with outreach workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices are not published; buyers must contact sales
    • Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of teams focused only on outreach
    • Support channels listed are community and documentation

  • Close — where it wins

    • Built-in calling, SMS, email sync and pipeline management
    • Automated workflows with email, call, SMS and task steps
    • Web, desktop and mobile apps with API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; advanced controls require higher-priced tiers
    • Telephony usage and AI credits may be billed separately
    • Predictive dialing and live coaching start on Scale
  • Salesloft8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad sales workflow platform for teams combining outreach with revenue operations.

    Visit SalesloftFull verdict →
  • Close8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A calling-first CRM for small teams, with advanced controls reserved for higher tiers.

    Visit CloseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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