Close vs Runday (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 3.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Sales & Revenue AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Close	Runday
Our rating	3.8Better	3.4
Starts at	Not listed	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	Sales & Revenue AI	Sales & Revenue AI
Plans	See pricing	See pricing
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	ALICE AI ambassador handles multi-channel personalized outreach Answers buyer questions automatically from your sales materials Customer support automation, claimed to handle 95% of inquiries Calendar and CRM integration for faster appointment booking Automated follow-ups and reminders
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	Combines prospecting, engagement, and support in one platform rather than three tools Claimed enterprise adoption (100+ enterprises) signals real production use Automated support handling reduces load on human reps for routine questions
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	No published pricing - enterprise sales-driven process Engagement and inquiry-resolution figures (20X, 95%) are self-reported claims Built for enterprise scale, likely more than small teams need
Company	Close	Runday

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 Runday?

In our reviews Close scores 3.8 and Runday scores 3.4. 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. Runday: ALICE, your AI brand ambassador, sends hyper-personalized outreach across channels, answers buyer questions from your sales materials, and handles 95% of support inquiries on autopilot.

Which is cheaper, Close or Runday?

Close: see pricing. Runday: see pricing.

Do Close and Runday have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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