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DialSheet vs Close CRM

Close charges $49-149 per user per month for their sales CRM with built-in calling. DialSheet gives you the same power dialer + CRM combination for $0/month, plus it's open-source.

DialSheet

Starting Price:$0/user/month
CRM Included:✓ Full CRM
Annual Cost (10 users):$0*
Open Source:✓ Yes

Close CRM

Starting Price:$49-149/user/month
CRM Included:✓ Full CRM
Annual Cost (10 users):$5,880-17,880
Open Source:✗ No

* DialSheet is free software. You only pay Twilio for actual call minutes (~$0.01-0.02/min)

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureDialSheetClose
Lead Management
Power Dialer
Browser Calling
Call Recording
Email SequencesRoadmap
SMS CampaignsRoadmap
Task Management
Pipeline Management
Call Scripts
Custom Fields
Reporting & Analytics✓ Basic✓ Advanced
Mobile AppPWANative
API Access✓ Full✓ Limited tiers
IntegrationsAPI + CSV100+ Native
Predictive DialerSequentialSequential
Open Source
Self-Hostable
Unlimited Users✗ Per seat
White Label

The Real Cost Difference

3 Users

DialSheet
$0/year*
Close (Startup)
$1,764/year
Close (Professional)
$5,364/year
Save up to $5,364

10 Users

DialSheet
$0/year*
Close (Startup)
$5,880/year
Close (Professional)
$17,880/year
Save up to $17,880

25 Users

DialSheet
$0/year*
Close (Startup)
$14,700/year
Close (Professional)
$44,700/year
Save up to $44,700

Honest Pros & Cons

DialSheet

✓ Pros

  • • Completely free with full CRM + dialer
  • • Open-source and self-hostable
  • • Unlimited users at no cost
  • • Power dialer with auto-advance
  • • Task management built-in
  • • No vendor lock-in
  • • Active development

✗ Cons

  • • Email sequences in roadmap
  • • Fewer native integrations
  • • Community support (not 24/7)
  • • Requires Twilio setup (5 min)
  • • Smaller team than Close

Close CRM

✓ Pros

  • • Mature, full-featured CRM
  • • Email + SMS automation
  • • 100+ native integrations
  • • Advanced reporting dashboards
  • • Excellent support team
  • • Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
  • • Proven platform (1000s of users)

✗ Cons

  • • $49-149 per user per month
  • • Costs scale with team size
  • • Closed source
  • • No self-hosting
  • • Vendor lock-in
  • • Some features tier-locked
  • • Can get expensive quickly

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose DialSheet If...

  • ✓ You want a free CRM + power dialer
  • ✓ You're bootstrapped or budget-conscious
  • ✓ You value open-source transparency
  • ✓ You want unlimited team members
  • ✓ You're comfortable with 5-min setup
  • ✓ Core CRM features are sufficient
  • ✓ You might want to self-host later
  • ✓ Saving $5k-50k/year matters

Choose Close If...

  • ✓ You need email automation today
  • ✓ Budget isn't the primary concern
  • ✓ You want 100+ integrations
  • ✓ Advanced analytics are critical
  • ✓ You need 24/7 support
  • ✓ You prefer zero technical setup
  • ✓ Native mobile apps are essential
  • ✓ You trust established vendors

Common Questions

Is DialSheet really comparable to Close's CRM?

For core CRM features (lead management, pipeline, tasks, calling, notes), yes! Both offer full CRM + power dialer integration. Close has more advanced email automation and deeper analytics, which DialSheet is adding to the roadmap. For most SMB sales teams, DialSheet has everything needed.

What features does Close have that DialSheet doesn't?

Close currently has: email sequences, SMS campaigns, advanced workflow automation, and 100+ native integrations. DialSheet offers API access for custom integrations and has email features on the roadmap. If these are must-haves today, Close might be worth the premium.

How much will I save switching from Close to DialSheet?

A 10-person team on Close Professional ($149/user) pays $17,880/year. With DialSheet at $0 + ~$1,000 in Twilio usage, you save ~$16,880 annually. That's enough to hire another SDR or invest in growth.

Can I migrate my data from Close to DialSheet?

Yes! Export your contacts, deals, and activities from Close (they provide CSV export). Import contacts directly into DialSheet via CSV. Most teams complete migration in 30-60 minutes.

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