Skip to main content
CRM & Sales

folk vs Close

Compare with for 10 people.

folk
46%
match · $2,880/yr
Close
76%
match · $1,080/yr

Close is the better fit.

It costs $1,800 less a year for 10 people.

How we work out the match
What matters most?
Fine-tune

What you'd pay

Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

folk
Entry plan
$24.00 × 10 seats$240.00
× 12 months$2,880.00
Per year
$24.00 per person / mo
$2,880

Close
Entry plan
Smaller bill
$9.00 × 10 seats$90.00
× 12 months$1,080.00
Per year
$9.00 per person / mo
$1,080

Choose a tool

folk

From $24
G2 4.5 · 343 reviews

Founders whose pipeline is mostly relationships (investors, partners, intros and LinkedIn outreach) and who want a CRM they can set up in an afternoon.

Close

From $9
G2 4.7 · 2,112 reviews

Startups whose sales motion is high-volume calling and email, with a founder or early reps working lead lists.

Side by side

folkClose
PricingFrom $24/member/month (billed yearly); 14-day trialFrom $9/user/month (billed annually, 1 user); 14-day trial
G2 Rating4.5 (343 reviews)4.7 (2,112 reviews)
Best ForFounders whose pipeline is mostly relationships (investors, partners, intros and LinkedIn outreach) and who want a CRM they can set up in an afternoon.Startups whose sales motion is high-volume calling and email, with a founder or early reps working lead lists.

Pros and cons

folk

Pros

  • Quick to set up around contacts
  • LinkedIn extension and enrichment on Standard
  • Email, calendar and WhatsApp sync on the entry plan
  • Sequences at $48/member/month (billed yearly)

Cons

  • No free plan; account blocked after the trial
  • Deals, sequences and API need Premium
  • Enrichment capped at 500 or 1,000 finds per month
  • Lighter reporting and automation than full sales CRMs

Close

Pros

  • Strongest built-in calling and SMS here
  • $9/month Solo plan for a single founder
  • Fully self-serve
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Cons

  • Workflows and power dialer need Growth at $99/user/month
  • Telephony billed on usage on top of seats
  • No free plan
  • Not designed for investors, partners or hiring

Related comparisons

Explore other categories