Close
The sales CRM that does the work for you
What is Close?
Close is a sales CRM used by 10,000+ customers processing 2 billion+ sales interactions annually. The platform combines VoIP calling, email, SMS, and pipeline management with Chloe, an AI agent that calls leads, qualifies prospects through real conversations, and books meetings while updating the CRM. Recruiting agencies use Close to automate candidate outreach, re-engage cold prospects, and accelerate time-to-hire. Close offers 100+ native integrations plus Zapier and MCP support, with a free trial and no credit card required.
What are Close's key features?
AI sales agent Chloe that calls leads, qualifies prospects, and books meetings automatically
Built-in power dialer with VoIP, email, and SMS without requiring integrations
Automatic call transcription, summarization, and CRM updates with AI-generated insights
Sales automation for follow-ups, task creation, and lead routing based on pipeline data
100+ native and no-code integrations plus Zapier support
How do staffing agencies use Close?
- Staffing agencies automatically calling candidate prospects and qualifying them before routing to human recruiters
- Recruiting agencies using Chloe to re-engage cold leads and generate warm follow-ups for hiring managers
- In-house talent teams automating initial candidate calls and meeting scheduling to accelerate time-to-hire
Who is Close best for?
- Best for sales teams automating lead outreach
- Best for agencies qualifying high call volumes
- Best for teams automating cold outreach with AI
What are Close's pros and cons?
Pros
- AI agent Chloe qualifies leads through real conversations and books meetings automatically, with users reporting 30 new bookings in less than a week
- Built-in calling, email, and SMS eliminate tool switching and integration overhead
- Per-conversation cost is lower than dedicated sales rep headcount, with faster quality control and instant adjustability
Cons
- AI calling may raise compliance concerns in regulated staffing and recruiting contexts requiring human consent verification
- Limited customization for specialized recruiting workflows beyond standard sales processes
What are people saying about Close?
Ease-of-use dominates Close reviews with 819 mentions, plus helpful support (482) and simplicity (428). 85% of reviewers give 5 stars, and G2 rates it 9.3/10 for ease of use. Common complaints focus on inbox management limits for high-volume teams. Close is consistently ranked among G2's top-rated CRMs, particularly praised for built-in calling.
Source: G2 (2010 reviews) · Updated April 23, 2026
How does Close compare to alternatives?
| Feature | Close | Apollo | HubSpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ATS and CRM | Talent Data APIs | ATS and CRM |
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free |
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| API | |||
| MCP | |||
| GDPR | |||
| Best for | Best for sales teams automating lead outreach | Best for High-Volume Outbound Sourcing | Building candidate pipelines at scale |
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