Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Close vs Dolisoft
Close
Dolisoft
Higher score in this comparison
Close vs Dolisoft: the differences
| Compare | CloseReviewVisitVisit | DolisoftReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per user from | $19 | €14 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Plan tiers | Solo, Essentials, Growth, Scale | Dolibarr Basic, Dolibarr Premium |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Self-hosted open-source version free to download |
Same on both: Product (CRM).
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Key differences
- Dolisoft scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Free plan: only Dolisoft.
- Free trial length is higher at Dolisoft: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Close offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only Dolisoft offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Dolisoft: 2003 vs 2013.
- Audience: only Dolisoft offers Enterprise.
- Pricing model: only Dolisoft offers Free plan.
Our verdict on each
Close
Close is a small business CRM built on Solo, Essentials, Growth, Scale tiers, with a 14-day trial standing in for a free plan. It suits sales teams that want email, chat, phone and help centre support from Elastic Inc, and that prefer one subscription to several tools.
Dolisoft
Dolisoft suits small businesses that want a CRM they can host themselves and keep at a low per-seat cost. Entry sits at €14 per user, under the CRM median of €21.92, and Self-hosted open-source version free to download keeps a free self-hosted download in the mix.
Score breakdown
| Area | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Close's $19 entry places it 19 of 61 on this measure. | 9.7HigherPrice per user from €14 sits below the CRM median of €21.92 on a per-seat basis. |
| Offer | 9.9Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.5Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Pick Close if, pick Dolisoft if
Pick Close if offer matter most.
Pick Dolisoft if cost, trust, free plan, and free trial length matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| CRM software | 6 of 161 | 15 of 161 |
A third option
Erply has free trial length at 60 days, against 14 days for Close and 30 days for Dolisoft.
Erply reviewWhere these facts come from
Close
- close.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Dolisoft
- dolibarr.org: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- dolicloud.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business | Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free plan, Free trialCovers more |
| Legal entity | Elastic Inc | Dolibarr Association |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | 2003Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Business tools
| Fact | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €14 |
| Usage limits | Not confirmed | Basic: 4 GB, 2000 API calls/month |
| Tool type | Not confirmed | Project management, HR, Payments |
Accounting software
| Fact | Close | Dolisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Windows, Mac, Linux, Docker, Cloud |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Close | Dolisoft | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | 30 dayshighest quarter | 14 days |
Median across 81 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Close
Pros
- Entry at $19 per user, comfortably under the €43.85 upper range for CRMs here.
- Support covers email, chat and phone, which is wider than email alone.
- A clear ladder of Solo, Essentials, Growth, Scale plans, so a small team can read the upgrade path.
Cons
- There is no free plan, so a small team pays for a seat before it knows the fit.
- At $19 per user it sits above Freshsales at $9, so a strict price comparison leads elsewhere.
Dolisoft
Pros
- Self-hosted open-source version free to download lets a team run the core product without a subscription fee
- Entry cost of €14 per user compares well with CreatorHero at $39.99 and Infloww at $40
- Windows, Mac and Linux covers Windows, Mac, Linux, Docker and Cloud, leaving the hosting choice open
Cons
- Basic: 4 GB, 2000 API calls/month caps the entry hosted tier, so heavier API work pushes a team toward Premium
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, which is thinner than a phone-led service
- €14 is undercut by Freshsales at $9, so it is not the cheapest seat price here
Who each suits
Close
Who it suits
- Small sales teams shopping for crm priced in the middle of the range.
- Teams willing to test on a 14-day trial rather than a permanent free tier.
- Buyers who value email, chat and phone support inside the same subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first buyers should compare Freshsales, which starts at $9 per user.
- Anyone budgeting above Close's $19 entry can check CreatorHero at $39.99 and Infloww at $40, which price the same slot higher.
Dolisoft
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want to run the CRM on their own hardware across Windows, Mac and Linux
- Teams comfortable installing and maintaining a self-hosted system, since Self-hosted open-source version free to download puts the hosting work on you
- Buyers who want a trial of 30 days on the hosted plans before committing
Who should look elsewhere
- Shops that want the lowest seat price, since Freshsales lists $9 against Dolisoft's €14
- Teams that need phone or live chat help, since email, help centre and community covers email, a help centre and community only
- Buyers who need heavy API work on the entry plan, since Basic: 4 GB, 2000 API calls/month applies to Basic
Current offers
Close
Current offer
Free trial
14-day free trial: 14 days free
No credit card required
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Close
How much does Close cost per user?+
Close lists entry at $19 per user, which sits under the €21.75 median across the brands compared here. Plans are named Solo, Essentials, Growth, Scale, so the entry tier is the cheapest point in the ladder. Read each tier for what it includes.
Does Close offer a free plan?+
There is no free plan, so a trial is the only route in before you pay. Close's stated model is free trial, and the trial runs 14 days, matching the 14 median for CRMs here. After the trial ends, a paid seat is the next step.
Dolisoft
How much does Dolisoft cost per user?+
Per-user pricing starts at €14. Hosted plans are sold as Dolibarr Basic and Dolibarr Premium, and Basic: 4 GB, 2000 API calls/month describes the storage and API allowance that comes with Basic. A 30 trial is available on the hosted tiers.
Is there a free version of Dolisoft?+
Yes, a free plan exists, and Self-hosted open-source version free to download sets out what it covers: a self-hosted open-source version that is free to download. You host and maintain it yourself, so the trade is a no-cost download against your own server time.
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