Tool comparison · Head to head

Close vs Cognism

A factual comparison of features, pricing, and capabilities.

Updated 2/6/2026

The contenders

Tool A

Close

A CRM built specifically for inside sales teams, with built-in calling, SMS, and email functionality. Close focuses on reducing manual data entry and increasing sales velocity with features like Power Dialer, predictive dialing, and workflow automation.

Starting at$19/month

Tool B

Cognism

Premium B2B sales intelligence platform with GDPR-compliant data, phone-verified Diamond Data contacts, and intent signals.

Starting atCustom

Line by line

Pricing comparison.

Monthly rates shown. Annual billing may offer discounts. Visit official sites for current pricing.

Capabilities

Feature comparison.

Feature	Close	Cognism
Built-in calling with Power Dialer
Native SMS messaging
Email sequences and templates
Automated workflows
Predictive dialing
AI Email Assistant
Pipeline and activity reporting
Role-based access and permissions
Diamond Data phone-verified contacts
GDPR and CCPA compliant data
Intent data powered by Bombora
Technographic data
Job change and funding alerts
Browser extension for LinkedIn
CSV enrichment
On-demand mobile verification
Target market analysis lists
Unlimited admin access

Available

Partial/Limited

Not Available

Ecosystem

Native integrations.

Close

ZapierSlackGmailMicrosoft OutlookZoomHubSpotSegmentCalendly

Cognism

SalesforceHubSpotOutreachSalesLoftPipedriveMicrosoft Dynamics 365BullhornZapier

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Information gathered from official sources and may change. Pricing and features last verified 2/6/2026. Please visit the official websites for the most current information.