Close Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Close
Nimble
Overall Score
7.8
6.8
Ease of Use
8.2
7.8
Features
7.5
6.0
Integrations
7.0
6.5
Pricing/Value
8.0
6.5
Support
8.5
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Close
Nimble
Starting Price
$29/mo
$25/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Close
Inside sales teams making high volume of calls who need built-in communication tools
Close is purpose-built for inside sales teams, combining CRM with powerful built-in calling and email tools to maximize outreach efficiency without switching between multiple applications.
Strengths
- Built-in calling, SMS, and email in every plan
- Designed for high-velocity sales teams
- Excellent power dialer and call recording features
- Clean interface focused on sales productivity
Limitations
- No free tier available
- Limited marketing features compared to all-in-one platforms
- Integration ecosystem smaller than major competitors
When to Choose Nimble
Solo entrepreneurs and small teams focused on relationship building through social selling
Nimble excels as a social CRM for solopreneurs and small teams who build relationships through social media, though its limited pipeline features make it less suitable for traditional sales processes.
Strengths
- Strong social media profile enrichment
- Simple contact management approach
- Works within email and social platforms via browser extension
- Good for networking-focused businesses
Limitations
- Pipeline and deal management relatively basic
- Limited automation compared to modern CRMs
- Not suitable for complex sales processes
