Close vs Nutshell (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 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are Sales & Revenue AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Close	Nutshell
Our rating	3.8Better	3.7
Starts at	Not listed	$13/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Sales & Revenue AI	Sales & Revenue AI
Plans	See pricing	From $13/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 call/meeting transcription, summarization, and logging AI Sales Assistants for follow-ups and email generation Nutshell IQ - anonymous website visitor identification 24/7 AI chatbot for lead engagement and meeting booking 5,000+ integrations across the sales stack
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	Automatic transcription/logging keeps pipeline notes complete without cutting into selling time Each pricing tier is explicitly tied to a measured hours-saved figure Broad traditional CRM feature set (email marketing, SMS, e-signature) alongside the AI layer
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	Higher tiers ($42-$79/user/month) required for the deepest AI/automation features 5,000+ integrations means evaluating which ones you actually need takes some upfront research AI-drafted follow-ups still benefit from a human review pass before sending
Company	Close	Nutshell, founded 2009

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Close better than Nutshell?

In our reviews Close scores 3.8 and Nutshell scores 3.7. 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. Nutshell: Every call and meeting gets automatically transcribed, summarized, and logged - plus Nutshell IQ visitor identification and a 24/7 AI chatbot for lead engagement.

Which is cheaper, Close or Nutshell?

Close: see pricing. Nutshell: from $13/mo.

Do Close and Nutshell have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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