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Circlebase vs Close
Close is for high-volume calling. Circlebase is for selling in conversations.
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| Circlebase | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person, per month | $15 billed yearly, $19 monthly (Pro) | Essentials $35 yearly ($49 monthly); Growth $99 yearly ($109 monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes: one person, 500 contacts | No (14-day trial) |
| WhatsApp Business inbox | Built in on every plan (official Cloud API) | Not built in (paid partner integration) |
| Email sequences | Every plan, email and WhatsApp | From Growth |
| Connect your AI (MCP) | Every plan; your AI can read and write, never delete | Official MCP server |
| Arabic, right-to-left interface | Yes, per person | Not listed |
Close’s details from its own website, checked October 2026. Plans change; check theirs before you decide.
Why teams choose Circlebase
WhatsApp without a partner app
The official WhatsApp Cloud API, built in on every plan.
Sequences on the first plan
Follow-ups that stop on a reply, without moving to Growth.
Your AI can never delete
Over MCP your AI reads and writes with your role, and deleting is never available to it.
When Close is the better choice
- Your team lives on the phone and needs a power dialer and call coaching.
- You run high-volume SMS and calling in North America.
Switching is a CSV away
Export your contacts, companies and deals from Close as CSV and import them into Circlebase. The importer matches the columns for you.