Close vs Calendly

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Calendly is both cheaper and higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.

Close

CRM built for inside sales teams with built-in calling and SMS

4.5 / 5From $49/mo
Calendly

Scheduling automation platform for meetings and appointments

4.6 / 5From $10/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanCloseCalendly
FreeNoYes
Starter$49/mo$10/mo
Pro$99/mo$16/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Calendly is cheaper at the Starter tier ($10/mo vs $49/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureCloseCalendly
Built-in calling and SMSYes-
Email sequencesYes-
Power dialerYes-
Pipeline managementYes-
Reporting and leaderboardsYes-
Booking page-Yes
Calendar integrations-Yes
Round-robin team scheduling-Yes
Workflows and reminders-Yes
CRM integrations-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Close if you need...

  • +Best CRM for calling teams
  • +All-in-one sales engagement
  • +Fast and reliable
SalespeopleStartupsAgencies

Choose Calendly if you need...

  • +Industry standard scheduling tool
  • +Dead simple to set up
  • +Wide integration support
SalespeopleFreelancersAgenciesStartups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Close or Calendly?

Calendly scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.5/5). However, Close may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Close cheaper than Calendly?

Yes, Calendly is cheaper at the Starter tier ($10/mo).

What is the difference between Close and Calendly?

Close focuses on built-in calling and sms and email sequences, while Calendly emphasizes booking page and calendar integrations. Close is best for Salespeoples, Startupss, Agenciess, while Calendly suits Salespeoples, Freelancerss, Agenciess, Startupss.

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