Compare Close and Smarter Contact

At a Glance
Close
Close
Star Rating
(2,016)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 1 Seat Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Smarter Contact
Smarter Contact
Star Rating
(85)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Close excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive design and quick setup process. One user mentioned, "Close is very easy to learn and use as a CRM," making it a strong choice for those who prioritize ease of use in their daily operations.
  • Users say that Smarter Contact stands out for its exceptional customer support. Reviewers appreciate the promptness of their support team, with one noting, "I like how the customer service is always on point," which can be crucial for businesses needing immediate assistance.
  • According to verified reviews, Close has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating overall user satisfaction. Users have praised its quick-acting CRM capabilities, stating it is "great for SDR function," which suggests it may be better suited for sales-driven teams.
  • Reviewers mention that while Smarter Contact has a slightly higher star rating, the volume of reviews for Close indicates a more reliable consensus on its performance. With nearly 2,000 reviews, users feel confident in Close's capabilities, especially for pipeline management and customer response.
  • Users highlight that Close's forecasting feature is a valuable tool for businesses looking to enhance their sales strategies. One user noted its importance for managing customer responses, showcasing how it can aid in decision-making processes.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms offer solid features, Close's lower entry-level price makes it more accessible for small businesses. With a starting price of $9.00, it provides a cost-effective solution compared to Smarter Contact's $199.00, which can be a deciding factor for budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Close
Solo
$9.00
1 Seat Per Month
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Smarter Contact
Starter
$199.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Close
Free Trial is available
Smarter Contact
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,742
9.7
78
Ease of Use
9.2
1,783
9.5
79
Ease of Setup
9.0
1,120
9.4
67
Ease of Admin
9.0
566
9.5
28
Quality of Support
9.3
1,557
9.7
77
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
561
9.8
28
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
1,754
10.0
78
Features by Category
8.6
1,511
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation
9.0
1354
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1359
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1387
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1166
Not enough data
9.1
1307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1123
Not enough data
8.3
1131
Not enough data
8.4
1162
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
8.7
1262
Not enough data
8.5
1218
Not enough data
9.2
1340
Not enough data
8.2
1133
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.7
1216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1226
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1260
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1250
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1198
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
1259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1281
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1141
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
8.2
1074
Not enough data
7.9
1097
Not enough data
8.2
1087
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
1196
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1198
Not enough data
8.5
1124
Not enough data
8.0
1070
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1098
Not enough data
9.1
1213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1115
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
1124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1060
|
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
8.9
147
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
8.6
228
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
9.1
220
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
9.0
215
Not enough data
8.7
212
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
9.0
156
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
8.8
313
9.1
73
Text Messaging
8.8
265
|
Verified
9.8
70
9.3
287
|
Verified
9.8
65
9.3
282
|
Verified
9.8
64
8.7
267
|
Verified
8.9
63
8.4
252
Feature Not Available
8.7
257
8.5
61
8.9
256
9.3
63
Feature Not Available
9.1
63
SMS Platform
9.0
280
|
Verified
9.6
65
9.1
276
|
Verified
9.2
63
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
263
|
Verified
9.3
7
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
8.6
15
8.7
38
8.4
15
8.5
38
9.0
15
8.5
38
8.7
15
8.7
37
8.9
15
8.7
37
8.6
15
8.9
36
Customer Communications ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
116
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
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
9.3
42
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
Not enough data
10.0
6
Platform Basics - Phone Verification
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Additional Features - Phone Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Agentic AI - Phone Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
553
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
8.7
175
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
Outbound Call TrackingHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.9
713
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
30
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
Close
Smarter Contact
Smarter Contact
Close and Smarter Contact are categorized as SMS Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Close
Close
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.6%
Smarter Contact
Smarter Contact
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Close
Close
Marketing and Advertising
15.0%
Computer Software
8.8%
Real Estate
8.1%
Financial Services
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Other
56.0%
Smarter Contact
Smarter Contact
Real Estate
79.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Consulting
1.2%
Telecommunications
1.2%
Other
10.7%
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Discussions
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