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Updated April 2026

Conduyt vs Close

An honest, side-by-side breakdown of features, pricing, and real-world fit. We tell you when Close is the better choice — because trust is worth more than a conversion.

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The 30-Second Verdict

Pick Conduyt if...

you need a CRM that does more than outbound calling — pipeline management, custom objects, webhook automation, and flat pricing that doesn't punish team growth.

Pick Close if...

your team makes 50+ calls per day and the built-in power dialer is a must-have. Close's calling infrastructure is genuinely excellent for high-volume outbound.

Feature by Feature

Detailed Comparison

16 features compared side by side. No cherry-picking.

Feature Conduyt Close
Flat pricing (no per-seat) Yes ($299 or $499/mo flat) ~ Per-seat ($49-$139)
Custom objects Yes (all plans) ~ Limited customization
API rate limit 1k/min · 25k/hr (Pro) ~ 30/sec (generous)
Webhook infrastructure Full event bus ~ Basic webhooks
Pipeline management Unlimited pipelines Yes
Email sequences Unlimited Yes (excellent builder)
Built-in calling ~ Integration available Yes (power dialer included)
Automation workflows Unlimited workflows ~ Professional+ only
Custom fields Unlimited Yes
Reporting & dashboards Real-time dashboards ~ Professional+ only
Mobile app Yes Yes
SSO / SAML All plans ~ Enterprise only
SOC 2 certification Type II ~ Type II
Self-hosting option Enterprise plan No
Onboarding support Included free Included
Data migration Free on Starter+ ~ CSV export available
Pricing

Cost at Scale

See how monthly costs compare as your team grows. Conduyt is flat. Close is per-seat.

5 SEATS
Conduyt
$299/mo (Starter)
Close
$495/mo (Pro)
Save $2,352/year with Conduyt
20 SEATS
Conduyt
$299/mo (Starter)
Close
$1,980/mo (Pro)
Save $20,172/year with Conduyt
50 SEATS
Conduyt
$499/mo (Professional)
Close
$4,950/mo (Pro)
Save $53,412/year with Conduyt
Honest Assessment

Close — Strengths and Weaknesses

A fair look at what Close does well and where it falls short.

Strengths

  • Built-in calling, SMS, and email — no third-party tools needed
  • Excellent email sequence builder
  • Fast, keyboard-driven UI for high-velocity sales
  • Strong API and developer documentation

Weaknesses

  • Expensive at scale — 20 seats on Professional is $1,980/mo
  • Limited customization compared to horizontal CRMs
  • No marketing features whatsoever
  • Smaller integration ecosystem than HubSpot/Salesforce
Recommendation

Which CRM Should You Choose?

The honest answer depends on your team, your workflow, and what you value most.

Pick Close if

your team makes 50+ calls per day and the built-in power dialer is a must-have. Close's calling infrastructure is genuinely excellent for high-volume outbound.

Pick Conduyt if

you need a CRM that does more than outbound calling — pipeline management, custom objects, webhook automation, and flat pricing that doesn't punish team growth.

Why Teams Switch

What Conduyt Does Differently

Flat pricing saves $1,500+/mo at 20 seats

Custom objects and fields for any data model

Event-driven automation (not just email sequences)

Self-hosting available on Enterprise

Migration

Switching from Close

Close offers CSV export for contacts, leads, and opportunities. Email sequence logic needs manual recreation. Call recordings can be exported but require separate storage.

Estimated time: 1-2 hours
01
Export your data
02
Map your fields
03
Import to Conduyt
04
Go live
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conduyt really cheaper than Close?
For teams of 5 or more, almost always yes. Conduyt charges a flat $299/month (Starter) or $499/month (Professional) regardless of how many seats you use. Both plans include unlimited users. Close charges per seat, so your bill grows with every hire. At 5 seats: $495/mo (Pro) for Close vs $299/mo (Starter) for Conduyt. At 20 seats: $1,980/mo (Pro) vs $299/mo (Starter). At 50 seats: $4,950/mo (Pro) vs $499/mo (Professional). The math gets more dramatic the larger you grow.
Can I migrate my data from Close to Conduyt?
Yes. Close offers CSV export for contacts, leads, and opportunities. Email sequence logic needs manual recreation. Call recordings can be exported but require separate storage. Our team handles migration for you at no extra cost on Starter and Professional plans. Typical migration time: 1-2 hours.
Does Conduyt have all the features Close has?
Conduyt covers the core CRM feature set: pipelines, contacts, deals, email sequences, automation, custom objects, reporting, and integrations. Where Close has advantages: Built-in calling, SMS, and email — no third-party tools needed and excellent email sequence builder. Where Conduyt has advantages: Flat pricing saves $1,500+/mo at 20 seats and custom objects and fields for any data model. The right choice depends on what matters most to your team.
How long does it take to switch from Close to Conduyt?
Most teams complete the full migration in 1-2 hours. This includes exporting your data, mapping fields, importing into Conduyt, and verifying everything transferred correctly. For larger accounts (10,000+ contacts with complex custom fields), budget a full day. Our onboarding team assists throughout.
Is Conduyt as reliable and secure as Close?
Conduyt maintains a 99.95% uptime SLA, SOC 2 Type II certification, and GDPR compliance. Our infrastructure runs on AWS with multi-region failover, automated backups, and end-to-end encryption. We publish real-time status at status.conduyt.app. Enterprise plans also support HIPAA compliance and self-hosting.
Does Conduyt offer a free trial?
Yes. Every new account starts with a 20-day free trial of Conduyt's full Professional-level feature set. No credit card required. After the trial, pick Starter at $299/month or Professional at $499/month. Both paid plans include unlimited users, unlimited contacts, and unlimited pipelines — no per-seat fees.
What integrations does Conduyt support?
Conduyt integrates with 400+ tools natively, including Slack, Gmail, Outlook, Zapier, Make, and most major business apps. Our API-first architecture means any tool with an API can connect to Conduyt via webhooks or our REST API. We also support bi-directional sync with most major CRMs for teams evaluating side-by-side.
Can I use Conduyt and Close at the same time during evaluation?
Absolutely. Many teams run both CRMs in parallel during their evaluation period. Conduyt supports bi-directional sync via our API and native integrations. You can mirror your data in both systems, evaluate the experience side-by-side, and switch over fully when you are ready. No pressure, no lock-in.

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