Close vs Edward.ai (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Close does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Close
3.8 against 3.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Sales & Revenue AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Close	Edward.ai
Our rating	3.8Better	3.2
Starts at	Not listed	$30/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Sales & Revenue AI	Sales & Revenue AI
Plans	See pricing	From $30/mo
Key features	Chloe - AI sales agent that calls, qualifies, and books meetings Automatic CRM field updates from AI-driven conversations Call transcription and summarization Automated cold-lead re-engagement Built-in calling, email, and SMS with 15+ integrations	Automatic CRM logging to Salesforce or HubSpot Background speech recognition captures call activity Real-time post-call summaries and follow-up prompts Automated scheduling and lead tracking Reported 24% field sales effectiveness growth
Pros	Chloe updates the CRM directly, no manual sync step after AI-driven calls Automated cold-lead re-engagement recovers pipeline value reps typically never revisit Customer-reported results (50% more booked appointments) are specific, not vague	Real, specific reported performance metrics rather than vague productivity claims Eliminates a genuinely tedious task (manual CRM data entry) for field reps Deep native integration with major CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Cons	Pricing isn't disclosed on the homepage AI-driven outbound calling requires clear compliance review for your calling regulations Full value depends on having enough call/lead volume for Chloe to meaningfully offload	Pricing requires a demo - not self-serve or transparent upfront Background call listening requires clear consent and compliance with local recording laws Value depends on already using a supported CRM
Company	Close	Edward.ai

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260826. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Close better than Edward.ai?

In our reviews Close scores 3.8 and Edward.ai scores 3.2. The better pick depends on the job. Close: Chloe, a full AI sales agent built into the CRM, calls leads, qualifies them through real conversation, and books meetings - not a separate bolted-on tool. Edward.ai: Runs quietly on a rep's phone, listens to calls, and logs everything to Salesforce or HubSpot automatically - up to 24% field sales effectiveness growth reported.

Which is cheaper, Close or Edward.ai?

Close: see pricing. Edward.ai: from $30/mo.

Do Close and Edward.ai have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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