Close vs Teamleader
Short version: Close is the better fit for SMB inside-sales teams that want calling and email inside the CRM, while Teamleader is built for European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects.
Close
CRM with calling & email built for closers
$9/mo
From ~$9/seat/mo annual (Solo); built-in calling, SMS, email
Teamleader
CRM, projects & invoicing for SMBs
$38/mo
From ~€38/user/mo annual; CRM + quotes + project + invoicing
At a glance
| Spec | Close | Teamleader |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo | $38/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | CRM | CRM |
| Integrations | 100+ | 200+ |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
Feature comparison
Close offers 10 of 11 tracked crm features; Teamleader offers 7.
| Feature | Close | Teamleader |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Teamleader
Pros
- CRM, quotes, projects, and invoicing together
- Strong fit for Benelux/EU SMBs
- Good for service businesses
Cons
- Less focused as a pure sales CRM
- Mostly European relevance
- Customization is limited
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 Teamleader if…
- you want CRM, quotes, projects, and invoicing together
- you want strong fit for Benelux/EU SMBs
- you want good for service businesses
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 Teamleader for European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Close or Teamleader cheaper?
Close is the more affordable option ($9/mo versus $38/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 Teamleader?
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 Teamleader suits European SMBs and agencies that want CRM plus quoting and projects.
What's the main difference between Close and Teamleader?
Close is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Teamleader is intermediate and mid-range. On tracked crm features, Close covers 10 and Teamleader covers 7.