Close vs ActiveCampaign for Sales Comparison

91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Close

CRM Software

4.8 190 user ratings

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78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

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CRM Software

4.6 1,769 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Close is a CRM platform popular among salespeople which provides a sales workflow, ultimately used to close deals. Close gives you an overview of activities relating to your sales, bringing items to your attention according to their level of priority. It has a simple UI with a beautiful timeline view where every member of the sales team has complete access to every detail of the sales process. Close has features like built-in calling and SMS to let you reach your contacts quicker, an e-mail tool that lets you send e-mail sequences to specified contacts quicker and a powerful search engine that provides you with results at amazing speed. Additionally, Close provides an actionable report system, helping you measure team performance. Call automation, predictive dialing, bulk email and email sequences – Close handles them all. Close is can be integrated to other tools like Zapier, Zendesk to ensure users get the most out of its features. Read more	ActiveCampaign for Sales is as powerful as they need to grow. By incorporating automation into your sales process, they will close far more deals, without any extra effort or manually managing time-consuming processes. And they won’t need to hire more sales reps. That’s the right way to scale the smart way to scale. A sales solution without limits at a price they can afford. Unlimited automation. Unlimited flexibility. Unlimited growth potential for the team. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $49.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $19.00. Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 81% Momentum 65% Popularity 81%	78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 75% Reviews 77% Momentum 62% Popularity 63%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 14 Most Popular # 14 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	23 Features	6 Features
Common Features for All	Call Logging Call Logging helps to register call details such as call duration, date and time of calls, notes, etc. Collaboration Tools Interactive tools meant to make the application highly collaborative and encourage teamwork Contact Management Organizing customer data in a centralized location and handling contact details, demographics, transactions, etc. Customer Segmentation Helps to segment contacts and customers into groups based on various criteria such as demographics, behavior, purchase history, hottest leads Customer Support Ensures after-sales interactions with your customers and solve queries related to your products and services Dedicated Phone Line Integration Incorporating dedicated phone lines for customer support and sales, enabling direct communication and call tracking Lead Management A systemized and organized way of managing all your leads and their conversation. Lead Scoring Lets you manage your prospective leads by scoring them on the basis of their response. List Management Enables management of multiple lists and communications with them Marketing Automation Develop customer relationships, automate marketing programs and measure your marketing ROI Opportunity Management Opportunity or Pipeline Management allows tracking and managing sales opportunities, including stages of the deal, probability of closing, and associated activities throughout their lifecycle. Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Quotes (Proposals) Create effective sales proposals by generating multiple quotes per opportunity Real-time Data Sync Allows to synchronize with other systems for up-to-date information across platforms Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Sales Force Automation Streamlined management of the sales cycle from lead to close Territory Management Helps to assign, manage sales territories and conveniently track their progress + 14 More - Show Less	Call Logging Call Logging helps to register call details such as call duration, date and time of calls, notes, etc. Collaboration Tools Interactive tools meant to make the application highly collaborative and encourage teamwork Contact Management Organizing customer data in a centralized location and handling contact details, demographics, transactions, etc. Customer Segmentation Helps to segment contacts and customers into groups based on various criteria such as demographics, behavior, purchase history, hottest leads Customer Support Ensures after-sales interactions with your customers and solve queries related to your products and services Dedicated Phone Line Integration Incorporating dedicated phone lines for customer support and sales, enabling direct communication and call tracking Lead Management A systemized and organized way of managing all your leads and their conversation. Lead Scoring Lets you manage your prospective leads by scoring them on the basis of their response. List Management Enables management of multiple lists and communications with them Marketing Automation Develop customer relationships, automate marketing programs and measure your marketing ROI Opportunity Management Opportunity or Pipeline Management allows tracking and managing sales opportunities, including stages of the deal, probability of closing, and associated activities throughout their lifecycle. Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Quotes (Proposals) Create effective sales proposals by generating multiple quotes per opportunity Real-time Data Sync Allows to synchronize with other systems for up-to-date information across platforms Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Sales Force Automation Streamlined management of the sales cycle from lead to close Territory Management Helps to assign, manage sales territories and conveniently track their progress + 3 More - Show Less
Unique Features	AI Assistant AI Assistant helps you provide information and perform specific tasks to significantly improve your success rate. It can perform one or many tasks like analyzing your deals, contacts, and emails, generating the perfect email, and more. Advanced Automation Allows for building smart automation for repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency and consistency. Customization Helps to customize the system for use in industry-specific use cases IoT Integration Leveraging Internet of Things devices for enhanced data collection and analysis Omnichannel Customer Engagement Unified management of customer interactions across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and social media. Predictive Analytics Advanced analytics for predicting customer behavior and sales opportunities	AI Assistant AI Assistant helps you provide information and perform specific tasks to significantly improve your success rate. It can perform one or many tasks like analyzing your deals, contacts, and emails, generating the perfect email, and more. Advanced Automation Allows for building smart automation for repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency and consistency. Customization Helps to customize the system for use in industry-specific use cases IoT Integration Leveraging Internet of Things devices for enhanced data collection and analysis Omnichannel Customer Engagement Unified management of customer interactions across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and social media. Predictive Analytics Advanced analytics for predicting customer behavior and sales opportunities

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 190 user ratings	4.6/5 1,769 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 82.6% Very Good 14.7% Average 1.1% Poor 0% Terrible 1.6%	Excellent 66.6% Very Good 27.2% Average 4.5% Poor 0.8% Terrible 0.8%
User Sentiments	User-friendly Interface, Lead Management & Organization, Email Automation & Templates, Built-in Calling & SMS Reporting & Analytics limitations, Mobile App Functionality, Occasional Software Glitches & Crashes, Limited Integrations	Not Available
Review Summary	Overall, users praise Close for its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and robust sales pipeline management capabilities. They appreciate the customizable features, automation tools, and integrations with other business applications. Close is also commended for its excellent customer support and onboarding process. However, some users have expressed concerns about occasional bugs and glitches, limited reporting options, and the need for more advanced features. Additionally, a few users have mentioned that the learning curve can be steep for those new to sales CRMs.	Users consistently praise Active Campaign for Sales as a user-friendly platform with robust automation features. They highlight its ease of use, particularly for creating campaigns and nurturing leads. Integration with third-party software is also frequently commended. Some users find the interface a bit overwhelming, especially for smaller businesses, while others mention occasional glitches and slow loading times. The platform's pricing is a point of contention for certain users, but many emphasize its value for its comprehensive functionality.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $49.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $19.00. Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Startup $49.00 $59.00 per user / month Professional $99.00 $109.00 per user / month Enterprise $139.00 $149.00 per user / month	Plus $19.00 $19.00 per month Professional $49.00 $49.00 per month Enterprise Custom
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