Zoho CRM
Standard
$14.00 × 10 seats$140.00
× 12 months$1,680.00
Per year
$14.00 per person / mo
$1,680
Zoho CRM vs Close
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Zoho CRM
64%
match · $1,680/yr
Close
76%
match · $1,080/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Close
Entry plan
$9.00 × 10 seats$90.00
× 12 months$1,080.00
Per year
$9.00 per person / mo
$1,080
Zoho CRM
From $14Free plan
G2 4.1 · 2,953 reviewsCost-conscious small businesses that want automation for little or no money and have someone willing to spend time on setup.
vs
Close
From $9
G2 4.7 · 2,112 reviewsSmall outbound teams whose reps spend much of the day on the phone and want calling, SMS and email in one CRM.
Side by side
 Zoho CRM | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (up to 3 users); paid from $14/user/month (billed annually) | From $9/user/month (billed annually, 1 user); teams from $35/user/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.1 (2,953 reviews) | 4.7 (2,112 reviews) |
| Best For | Cost-conscious small businesses that want automation for little or no money and have someone willing to spend time on setup. | Small outbound teams whose reps spend much of the day on the phone and want calling, SMS and email in one CRM. |
Pros and cons
Zoho CRM
Pros
- Workflow automation on the free edition
- Low paid prices with built-in calling
- Deep customization from Standard
- Grows into the full Zoho suite
Cons
- Longer setup than Pipedrive or HubSpot
- Dense interface for teams without an admin
- Advanced features sit on Professional and Enterprise
- Best value depends on staying in Zoho
Close
Pros
- Best built-in calling and dialers here
- Calls, emails and texts in one timeline
- Fast setup for a sales team
- Self-serve buying
Cons
- Workflows start at $99/user/month
- Calling and SMS usage billed on top
- No marketing or service tools
- Solo plan limited to one user
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Stay with HubSpot if you want marketing, sales and service in one platform and can budget for Professional later. For a sales-only CRM, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive and Freshsales get you sequences or forecasting for much less.
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