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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial
Close
Star Rating
(1,949)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSlickText
Star Rating
(1,790)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 10 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Close excels in its Two-Way Text Messaging feature, scoring 9.3, which allows for seamless communication with customers. In contrast, SlickText's score of 8.8 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
- Users report that SlickText shines with its Bulk SMS capabilities, achieving a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing to send mass messages efficiently. Close, with a score of 8.8, may not meet the same level of demand for bulk messaging.
- Reviewers mention that SlickText's Automatic Replies feature is highly effective, scoring 9.3, which helps businesses maintain customer engagement. Close's score of 8.7 suggests it may not provide the same level of automation in responses.
- Users on G2 highlight that Close offers superior Quality of Support, with a score of 9.3, indicating that users feel well-supported. In comparison, SlickText's score of 9.6 is slightly higher, suggesting it may provide even better customer service experiences.
- G2 users note that Close has a strong Product Direction score of 9.5, indicating confidence in its future development. However, SlickText's score of 8.9 suggests some users may have concerns about its long-term roadmap.
- Users say that both products are comparable in API Integration, with both scoring 9.0, indicating that they both offer solid integration capabilities for businesses looking to connect with other software solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Close
Solo
Starting at $9.00
1 User Per Month
Perfect for individuals organizing leads, managing pipelines, and keeping all sales communication in one place.
- Only 1 user allowed
- Up to 10,000 Leads
- Built-in email, calling, & SMS
SlickText
14-Day Trial
Free Trial
- Free Incoming Messages
- Unlimited contacts
- Picture messaging
Free Trial
Close
Free Trial is available
SlickText
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,722
9.3
199
Ease of Use
9.2
1,762
9.3
737
Ease of Setup
9.0
1,099
9.2
557
Ease of Admin
9.0
562
9.5
146
Quality of Support
9.3
1,540
9.6
183
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
557
9.7
143
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
1,734
9.0
178
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
9.0
1348
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1353
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1378
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1165
Not enough data
9.1
1302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1122
Not enough data
8.3
1130
Not enough data
8.4
1161
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
8.7
1256
Not enough data
8.5
1217
Not enough data
9.2
1331
Not enough data
8.2
1132
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.7
1214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1226
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1260
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1249
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1198
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
1256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1280
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1141
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
8.2
1074
Not enough data
7.9
1096
Not enough data
8.2
1086
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
1193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1196
Not enough data
8.5
1123
Not enough data
8.0
1070
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1097
Not enough data
9.1
1208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1115
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
1123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1059
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
Messenger
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Facilitation
7.9
133
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
9.0
140
Not enough data
8.6
134
Not enough data
Organization
9.2
136
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.9
134
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
8.3
134
Not enough data
8.6
134
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
9.1
220
Not enough data
9.1
222
Not enough data
9.0
214
Not enough data
8.7
211
Not enough data
9.0
217
Not enough data
9.0
221
Not enough data
8.9
220
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
8.6
215
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
8.3
203
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
AI and Automation
8.2
194
Not enough data
8.1
197
Not enough data
8.2
190
Not enough data
7.9
198
Not enough data
7.8
196
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
197
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
Dialing Options
9.1
150
Not enough data
9.2
151
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Agent Tools
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
9.4
147
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.5
142
Not enough data
8.6
142
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Auto Dialer
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
Text Messaging
8.8
265
|
Verified
9.4
128
|
Verified
9.3
287
|
Verified
8.8
94
|
Verified
9.3
282
|
Verified
9.4
116
|
Verified
8.7
267
|
Verified
9.3
109
|
Verified
8.4
252
9.2
120
|
Verified
8.7
257
8.9
83
|
Verified
8.9
256
9.0
88
Feature Not Available
8.9
36
SMS Platform
9.0
280
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
9.1
276
|
Verified
9.1
99
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
36
Feature Not Available
8.4
27
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
63
|
Verified
9.0
263
|
Verified
9.0
35
|
Verified
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Feature Not Available
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Channels
8.6
105
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
Design
8.5
109
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
103
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
Design and Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaigns
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
37
Not enough data
Workforce Management
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
10
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
Administrative
9.7
40
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Formatting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Penetration Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Analytics
8.6
488
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customizations
9.0
496
Not enough data
9.2
496
Not enough data
8.8
521
Not enough data
8.6
477
Not enough data
9.2
519
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Analytics
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
8.5
163
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.5
163
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.6
160
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
155
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
Sales Management
9.1
161
Not enough data
8.3
157
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
9.2
161
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Calling
9.2
664
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
645
Not enough data
9.3
659
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
Contacts
8.8
655
Not enough data
8.7
618
Not enough data
9.0
653
Not enough data
Insights
9.3
676
Not enough data
9.0
630
Not enough data
8.7
592
Not enough data
9.0
652
Not enough data
8.8
631
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Close and SlickText are categorized as SMS Marketing
Unique Categories
Close is categorized as Customer Communications Management, Sales Engagement, AI Sales Assistant, Outbound Call Tracking, Sales Analytics, Email Tracking, CRM, Call Center Infrastructure (CCI), and Auto Dialer
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Close
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SlickText
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
15.1%
Computer Software
8.6%
Real Estate
8.2%
Financial Services
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Other
56.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.0%
Retail
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.3%
Religious Institutions
4.1%
Other
67.2%
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Discussions
How fast does close read the feedback provided?
1 Comment
SW
Hi Kamaldeep, thank you for providing feedback for the Close team! We're always working to improve our CRM and take customer feedback seriously. We see all...Read more
how do I integrate WhatsApp?
1 Comment
KS
You can use Zapier or use API's to link them manually.Read more
How long does it take to generate a new integration?
1 Comment
PE
Hey Camila, we do not have an integration with Apollo at this time. However, you can request one in this form on our website...Read more
Do you have an app for the iPhone?
4 Comments
Official Response from SlickText
Yes we have a mobile app! You can download our free iOS app in the iTunes app store by searching for "SlickText". Our app is supported on both the iPhone and...Read more
Do you have an app for Android?
3 Comments
Official Response from SlickText
Yes we have a mobile app! You can download our free Android app in the Google Play store. Just search for "SlickText".Read more
What is SlickText used for?
3 Comments
AN
SlickText is used for two-way mobile communication that especially helps businesses, organizations, and groups send and receive messages on the go.Read more
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