Four reasons sales teams choose HelloGrowthCRM over Close CRM.
Close CRM Startup plan costs $49/user/month. HelloGrowthCRM is $10/user/month with AI lead scoring, WhatsApp, and a built-in dialer. A 10-person team saves $4,680/year.
Close CRM has a built-in dialer but no WhatsApp support. HelloGrowthCRM includes both — native WhatsApp API and a sales dialer — in the same platform.
Close CRM has no AI lead scoring. HelloGrowthCRM scores every lead by close probability using AI enrichment and engagement signals, so your team calls the hottest leads first.
Close CRM is US-centric — no Tally, no GSTIN, no INR pricing, no multilingual support. HelloGrowthCRM is built for India and global markets.
| Feature | HelloGrowthCRM | Close CRM |
|---|---|---|
| AI Lead Scoring | Yes — included | Not available |
| WhatsApp Business API | Native, included | Not available |
| Built-in Sales Dialer | Yes | Yes |
| Tally Integration | Yes | Not available |
| INR / Local Pricing | ₹99/user/month | USD only, $49+/user |
| Multilingual (Hindi etc.) | Yes | English only |
| Free Plan | 200 contacts forever | No free plan |
| India Data Hosting | Available | US-only |
Export from Close CRM: In Close CRM, go to Settings → Export Data. Export your contacts, leads, opportunities, and activities. Close exports clean CSV files that map well to HelloGrowthCRM.
Import into HelloGrowthCRM: Use HelloGrowthCRM's import wizard to upload your Close CRM exports. Contact, company, and deal records import in minutes. Email sequences and call logs import as activities.
Set Up Sequences and Dialer: Recreate your Close CRM email sequences as HelloGrowthCRM automation flows. Configure the dialer with your business number. Total setup time: approximately 2 hours.
Close CRM is excellent for US-based SaaS teams running high-volume cold outbound. It is expensive and lacks WhatsApp, AI scoring, and India-specific features. HelloGrowthCRM is the natural choice for teams in India or global markets where WhatsApp is the primary sales channel.
How long does it take to migrate from Close CRM?
Most teams complete the migration in under 8 hours. Close CRM exports clean data, HelloGrowthCRM's import wizard handles field mapping automatically, and recreating sequences takes about 2 hours. Our team provides a migration checklist and live support via WhatsApp.
Does HelloGrowthCRM match Close CRM's calling features?
HelloGrowthCRM includes a built-in sales dialer with call recording, call notes, AI call summaries, and automated post-call follow-up. For most SMB sales teams, HelloGrowthCRM's dialer is sufficient and saves $39/user/month versus Close CRM.
How does HelloGrowthCRM's WhatsApp work where Close CRM has none?
HelloGrowthCRM integrates with WhatsApp Business API to send and receive messages directly within the CRM. Every WhatsApp conversation is logged against the contact record. You can trigger WhatsApp messages in automation sequences and send bulk broadcasts to segmented lists.
Is there a free plan to evaluate before switching?
Yes. HelloGrowthCRM's free plan supports up to 200 contacts with full pipeline, AI scoring, WhatsApp, and dialer — permanently free. You can run HelloGrowthCRM alongside Close CRM for 30 days to evaluate before committing to a full migration.
We use Close CRM for outbound email sequences. Does HelloGrowthCRM match that?
Yes. HelloGrowthCRM includes multi-step email sequences with personalisation tokens, open/click tracking, auto-pause on reply, and A/B subject line testing. WhatsApp steps can also be added to the same sequence — email, then WhatsApp, then call.
Need hands-on help? Our team migrates you for free.