Tool comparison · Head to headUpdated 9/1/2026

    Close vs Kixie

    A factual comparison of features, pricing, and capabilities.

    01The 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

    Kixie

    AI-powered sales communications platform combining a multi-line power dialer, business SMS and a contact center with bi-directional CRM integration. Runs automated outbound calling and texting cadences and adds conversation intelligence for call analysis and coaching.

    Starting atCustom
    02Line by line

    Pricing comparison.

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

    03Capabilities

    Feature comparison.

    FeatureCloseKixie
    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
    Outbound Call & Text Cadences
    Bi-Directional CRM Integration
    Click-to-Call / Click-to-Text
    SMS Templates
    Team SMS
    Voicemail Drop
    Live Call Coaching
    IVR Auto-Attendant
    Call Recording
    ConnectionBoost
    Conversation Intelligence
    Developer API
    Available
    Partial/Limited
    Not Available
    04Ecosystem

    Native integrations.

    Close

    ZapierSlackGmailMicrosoft OutlookZoomHubSpotSegmentCalendly

    Kixie

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    Information gathered from official sources and may change. Pricing and features last verified 9/1/2026. Please visit the official websites for the most current information.