Build vs Close

CRM built for inside sales teams — Should you build, vibe code, or buy?

Our Verdict

🤔 It Depends

Best for inside sales with calling. Consider if phone outreach is core.

Pricing

$29-$149/user/mo

Founded

2013

San Francisco, CA

Vibe Time

3-4 weeks

What is Close?

Close is a crm built for inside sales teams. The company is $15m raised. With 100+ employees, Close serves teams looking for crm solutions.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Built-in calling
Email sequences
Fast UI
Good for outbound

Weaknesses

Limited integrations
No free tier
Sales-only

Who Should Use Close?

Best For

Inside Sales
Outbound Teams
Startups

Not Ideal For

Field Sales
Marketing Needs

Vibe Coding Close

Using AI tools like Cursor and Claude, you can build a close-like solution in 3-4 weeks for approximately $8k-20k.

What You Can Build

What's Harder to Replicate

Getting Started

Use this prompt with Cursor or Claude to scaffold your alternative:

Build a crm built for inside sales teams with these core features:


Tech stack: Next.js 14, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Tailwind, shadcn/ui
Include authentication, API routes, database schema, and a clean UI.

Alternatives to Close

Pipedrive

More visual pipeline

HubSpot

Marketing included

Apollo

For prospecting

The Bottom Line

Whether to build or buy Close depends on your situation. Evaluate your actual requirements before deciding.

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