Feature Comparison
| Feature | Keap | Close CRM |
|---|---|---|
| AI features | ✗ | ✗ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in calling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lead scoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-party integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
Keap Pricing
1500 contacts
$299.00/mo
2500
$335.00/mo
4000
$383.00/mo
6500
$449.00/mo
Close CRM Pricing
Solo
$9.00/mo
Essentials
$35.00/mo
Growth
$99.00/mo
Scale
$139.00/mo
Keap
Pros
- powerful automation
- dedicated support
- all-in-one platform
- strong small business focus
Cons
- high starting price
- contact-based scaling increases costs
- US-centric features like text
Close CRM
Pros
- Built-in communication tools reduce app switching
- Strong customer support
- Intuitive interface & fast setup
- Excellent for outbound sales teams
Cons
- Limited customization in lower tiers
- Advanced reporting requires higher plans
- Higher pricing than entry-level CRMs
- No free plan, only trial
The Verdict
Close CRM takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.8/10 vs 5.1/10. It particularly excels at intuitive interface & fast setup. That said, Keap is the better pick if you need powerful automation.