Close vs Groove by Clari
A factual comparison of features, pricing, and capabilities
Last updated: 2/6/2026
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
Pricing Comparison
Prices shown are monthly rates. Annual billing may offer discounts. Visit official websites for current pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Close | Groove by Clari |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Salesforce-native architecture (no data sync needed) | ||
| Multi-channel engagement flows (email, phone, LinkedIn) | ||
| Auto-logging of all activities to Salesforce | ||
| Email tracking with open and click analytics | ||
| Dialer with call logging and recording | ||
| Meeting scheduler with calendar integration | ||
| Analytics dashboards for sequence performance | ||
| Template and snippet management | ||
| Revenue intelligence (via Clari platform) | ||
| Account-based engagement workflows |
Available
Partial/Limited
Not Available
Integrations
Close
ZapierSlackGmailMicrosoft OutlookZoomHubSpotSegmentCalendly
Groove by Clari
SalesforceGmailMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft 365Google CalendarLinkedIn Sales NavigatorClariZoomSlack
Information on this page is gathered from official sources and may change. Pricing and features were last verified on 2/6/2026. Please visit the official websites for the most current information.