CRM tools that do the same job, compared by AIME Score.
Close is a sales CRM that combines calling, email, SMS, pipeline management, reporting, and an AI sales agent in one platform. If it is not the right fit, whether on price, features or the way you work, these 8 cRM tools do the same job. Proven tools come first, then each is ordered by its AIME Score.
| Tool | AIME Score | Reviews | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close (the tool you are replacing) | 76 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5) |
| CRMOne | 74 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency |
| Agentforce Sales | 73 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5) |
| Freshsales | 70 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5), Solo Consultant |
| Copper | 69 | Proven | – | One-Person Agency, Micro Team (2 to 5) |
| HighLevel | 69 | Proven | – | One-Person Agency |
| Coevera | 68 | Proven | – | Everyone |
| Agiled | 67 | Proven | – | One-Person Agency, Micro Team (2 to 5) |
| Pipedrive | 67 | Proven | – | Solo Consultant, One-Person Agency |
Free plan: mentioned in the tool’s own profile; plans change, so check the tool’s pricing page.
CRMOne is a CRM platform that helps businesses manage leads, contacts, sales, marketing, and customer support in one place.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (74 vs 76); also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Close is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency
Agentforce Sales (formerly Salesforce Sales Cloud) is a CRM that combines AI, data, and automation to help sales teams find leads and close deals.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (73 vs 76).
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5)
Freshsales is a sales CRM that helps you manage leads and selling in one place instead of juggling multiple tools.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (70 vs 76); also tagged for Solo Consultant and One-Person Agency, which Close is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), Solo Consultant, One-Person Agency
Copper is a CRM built for service businesses that helps you organize contacts, track deals, and manage client relationships in one place.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (69 vs 76); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Solo Consultant, which Close is not.
Best for: One-Person Agency, Micro Team (2 to 5), Solo Consultant
HighLevel is an AI-powered CRM and business operating system that helps agencies and businesses capture, nurture and close leads.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (69 vs 76); also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Close is not.
Best for: One-Person Agency
Coevera is a visual-pipeline B2B sales CRM with built-in AI that helps sales teams track deals and automate workflows.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (68 vs 76).
Agiled is an all-in-one business management platform that combines CRM, project management, invoicing, scheduling, and a client portal.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (67 vs 76); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Freelancer, which Close is not.
Best for: One-Person Agency, Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer
Pipedrive is a web-based sales CRM that helps sales teams track pipelines, manage deals and automate their sales process.
Compared with Close: Lower AIME Score (67 vs 76); also tagged for Solo Consultant and One-Person Agency, which Close is not.
Best for: Solo Consultant, One-Person Agency
Every tool on this page does the same kind of work as Close: cRM. Proven tools come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score, the 0 to 100 score we give every tool. Being a partner never changes the order or the score, and partner tools are labeled.
Close suits sales teams who want to call, email, and text leads without switching tools. It works well for teams that want to automate follow-ups, qualify leads, and keep their CRM updated automatically, so reps can spend more time selling instead of on manual data entry.
By AIME Score, CRMOne (74 of 100) is the top-rated cRM tool we track besides Close, followed by Agentforce Sales and Freshsales. The best pick depends on your work: check who each tool is best for below.
Every tool here does the same kind of work as Close (cRM). Proven tools (4.0 stars or better from 25 or more verified reviewers) come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score. Partner links never change the order or the score.
