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.
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.
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.
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 |
See how monthly costs compare as your team grows. Conduyt is flat. Close is per-seat.
A fair look at what Close does well and where it falls short.
The honest answer depends on your team, your workflow, and what you value most.
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.
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.
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
Close offers CSV export for contacts, leads, and opportunities. Email sequence logic needs manual recreation. Call recordings can be exported but require separate storage.
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