Close
Real Geeks
| Feature | Close | Real Geeks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $49/mo | From $299/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | inside-sales-teams, startups, smbs, call-heavy-teams | real-estate-agents, small-teams, new-agents, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2013 | 2007 |
| Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Sequences | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Predictive Dialer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Idx Website | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lead Generation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Facebook Ads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Property Valuation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Real Geeks Pros
- Affordable IDX websites
- Built-in Facebook ad management
- Good CRM for the price
- Property valuation landing pages
✗ Real Geeks Cons
- Website templates limited
- Less powerful than enterprise solutions
- Add-on costs accumulate
The Verdict
Close is built for inside sales teams and startups, with a focus on calling and email-sequences. Real Geeks targets real estate agents and small teams and leads with idx-website and crm.
On pricing, Close is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $49/mo compared to $299/mo for Real Geeks. That $250/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 4.1). 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 Real Geeks takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Close has a slight overall edge — but if affordable idx websites matters most to you, Real Geeks may still be the right call.