Close
LionDesk
| Feature | Close | LionDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $49/mo | From $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | inside-sales-teams, startups, smbs, call-heavy-teams | solo-agents, new-agents, small-teams, budget-conscious-agents |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
| Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Sequences | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Predictive Dialer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Email | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Drip Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Lead Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transaction Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Close Pros
- Built-in VoIP calling and SMS
- Powerful email sequences with tracking
- Designed specifically for inside sales workflow
- Fast setup — productive in minutes not weeks
✗ Close Cons
- No free tier available
- Limited marketing automation
- Fewer integrations than HubSpot or Salesforce
✓ LionDesk Pros
- Very affordable for agents
- Video email and texting
- AI lead assist feature
- Easy to set up
✗ LionDesk Cons
- Limited advanced features
- Interface could be more polished
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Close is built for inside sales teams and startups, with a focus on calling and email-sequences. LionDesk targets solo agents and new agents and leads with contact-management and video-email.
On pricing, LionDesk is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $25/mo compared to $49/mo for Close. That $24/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Close edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Close offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while LionDesk takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Close has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable for agents matters most to you, LionDesk may still be the right call.