Close vs Sellsy
Short version: Close is the better fit for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM, while Sellsy is built for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together.
Close
CRM with calling & email built for closers
$9/mo
From ~$9/seat/mo annual (Solo); built-in calling, SMS, email
Sellsy
French all-in-one CRM, billing & marketing
$29/mo
From ~€29/seat/mo; CRM + invoicing + marketing suite
At a glance
| Spec | Close | Sellsy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo | $29/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 100+ | 50+ |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
Feature comparison
Close offers 10 of 11 tracked crm features; Sellsy offers 8.
| Feature | Close | Sellsy |
|---|---|---|
| Visual pipeline management | ||
| Contact & company records | ||
| Email sync & tracking | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Reporting & dashboards | ||
| Built-in dialer | ||
| Sales forecasting | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Close
Pros
- Built-in dialer, SMS, and email sequences
- Fast, activity-focused workflow
- Great for high-volume inside sales
Cons
- Less suited to complex enterprise process
- Fewer third-party integrations than Salesforce
- Reporting is solid but not deep
Sellsy
Pros
- CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- French accounting and compliance native
- Good value for SMBs
Cons
- Mostly relevant to the French market
- Less customizable than Salesforce
- Smaller integration catalog
Which should you choose?
Choose Close if…
- you want built-in dialer, SMS, and email sequences
- you want fast, activity-focused workflow
- you want great for high-volume inside sales
Choose Sellsy if…
- you want CRM, quotes, and invoicing in one French suite
- you want French accounting and compliance native
- you want good value for SMBs
The verdict
Both are solid crm tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Close for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM, and Sellsy for French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Close or Sellsy cheaper?
Close is the more affordable option ($9/mo versus $29/mo). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Close or Sellsy?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Close is the stronger pick for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM, while Sellsy suits French SMBs that want CRM plus invoicing and billing together.
What's the main difference between Close and Sellsy?
Close is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Sellsy is intermediate and mid-range. On tracked crm features, Close covers 10 and Sellsy covers 8.