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Description	The InStream CRM software is your trusted advisor. It is the one-stop shop for organizing, prioritizing, and streamlining important customer interactions. It helps you close more sales and ... Read More	Close stands as a sales engagement CRM tailored to assist SMBs in converting more leads to revenue. They are committed to fostering future-forward businesses: nimble, intelligent teams ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Not Available	Starts from $19 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	No free trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	8.3/10	8.6/10
User Ratings	4.3 (131)	4.6 (220)
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Total Features	8 Features	15 Features
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Starting From	Not Available	$19 , monthly
Pricing Pans	Not Available	Base $29 /user/month Get Started Unlimited accounts contacts and opportunities Two-way email sync: send and receive emails directly in Close Built-in calling & SMS. Bring your number or rent a number from Close Show more + Startup $59 /user/month Get Started Automated workflow sequences to follow up on deals assign leads and more Leverage AI tools to spruce up emails Call more leads in less time with a Power Dialer Professional $109 /user/month Get Started Everything in Startup plus: Use Custom Activities to track unique steps in your sales process AI Lead Summaries bring you up to speed in seconds Show more + Browse all pricing plans
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4.3 (based on 131 reviews)	4.6 (based on 220 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 69 Very Good 59 Good 7 Poor 0 Terible 1	Excellent 569 Very Good 22 Good 1 Poor 2 Terible 1
Expert's Review generated by AI	InStream has established itself as a robust and user-friendly CRM solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses seeking to streamline communication and enhance client relationships. Its ...Read more	Close CRM has solidified its reputation as a standout tool for businesses seeking an efficient, user-friendly, and powerful solution to manage customer relationships, streamline workflows, and ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Collects and organizes client data in one place, enabling better tracking and management of client relationships. Intuitive email and communication tracking, making it easier to monitor interactions and build stronger customer connections. Customizable platform with features like personalized lists tailored to business-specific needs. Effective for creating and managing marketing campaigns, improving lead conversion rates and overall sales. Integrates smoothly with other applications, including email and social media platforms, to streamline workflows. Initial learning curve due to the non-intuitive interface for beginners, requiring time and effort to master all functions. Limited features in the free version, restricting the ability to test advanced capabilities before committing to paid plans. Customer service responsiveness needs improvement, with delays in resolving queries or issues.	Provides a centralized, all-in-one CRM platform for managing leads, calls, emails, and workflows seamlessly, saving time and boosting productivity. Intuitive and user-friendly interface with easy setup and excellent support for onboarding and troubleshooting. Highly efficient automation features like smart views, predictive dialing, and workflows that reduce manual effort and streamline sales processes. Outstanding call management features, including clear call recordings, AI-generated summaries, and call tracking for better follow-ups and analysis. Exceptional customer support with fast response times and regular updates that reflect user feedback. Reporting features are limited and could be more in-depth, especially for tracking lead lists and success rates by category. Some users find the cost of calling features and overall pricing high, although they believe the value justifies it. Occasional technical glitches like software crashes and dialer issues with integrations such as JustCall.
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Integration with other apps	No Integration information available.	Stripe Payments 4.5 (2947 reviews) Autopilot 4.2 (517 reviews) ActiveCampaign 4.5 (12031 reviews)

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Customers	No Customers information available.	Toggl Bench Freightview

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Alternatives

Alternatives	Salesforce Sales Cloud 4.4 Pipedrive 4.5 Freshsales 4.6	Salesforce Sales Cloud 4.4 Pipedrive 4.5 Freshsales 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Close offers Free Trial, but InStream does not.

InStream is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Close is designed for Individuals, Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

The starting price of Close begins at $19/user/month when monthly, while pricing details for InStream are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to InStream includes Salesforce Sales Cloud, Pipedrive, Freshsales, Thryv, Salesflare, Close, Vendasta, Keap, SalesCRM, SimpleCRM, OutreachCRM, OnContact CRM, InTouchCRM, Second CRM, MyBusiness CRM, DigitalCRM.com, OnSite CRM and CRM.io by 500apps.

Some top alternatives to Close includes Salesforce Sales Cloud, Pipedrive, Freshsales, Thryv, Salesflare, Vendasta, Keap, ClickUp, Zoho CRM, GoCRM, SimpleCRM, FIVE CRM, webCRM, Cratio CRM, DigitalCRM.com, Alore CRM, Truly, Pipeline CRM and CRM.io by 500apps.

Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].

User Reviews

User Ratings	4.3 (based on 131 reviews)	4.6 (based on 220 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 69 Very Good 59 Good 7 Poor 0 Terible 1	Excellent 569 Very Good 22 Good 1 Poor 2 Terible 1
Expert's Review generated by AI	InStream has established itself as a robust and user-friendly CRM solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses seeking to streamline communication and enhance client relationships. Its ...Read more	Close CRM has solidified its reputation as a standout tool for businesses seeking an efficient, user-friendly, and powerful solution to manage customer relationships, streamline workflows, and ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Collects and organizes client data in one place, enabling better tracking and management of client relationships. Intuitive email and communication tracking, making it easier to monitor interactions and build stronger customer connections. Customizable platform with features like personalized lists tailored to business-specific needs. Effective for creating and managing marketing campaigns, improving lead conversion rates and overall sales. Integrates smoothly with other applications, including email and social media platforms, to streamline workflows. Initial learning curve due to the non-intuitive interface for beginners, requiring time and effort to master all functions. Limited features in the free version, restricting the ability to test advanced capabilities before committing to paid plans. Customer service responsiveness needs improvement, with delays in resolving queries or issues.	Provides a centralized, all-in-one CRM platform for managing leads, calls, emails, and workflows seamlessly, saving time and boosting productivity. Intuitive and user-friendly interface with easy setup and excellent support for onboarding and troubleshooting. Highly efficient automation features like smart views, predictive dialing, and workflows that reduce manual effort and streamline sales processes. Outstanding call management features, including clear call recordings, AI-generated summaries, and call tracking for better follow-ups and analysis. Exceptional customer support with fast response times and regular updates that reflect user feedback. Reporting features are limited and could be more in-depth, especially for tracking lead lists and success rates by category. Some users find the cost of calling features and overall pricing high, although they believe the value justifies it. Occasional technical glitches like software crashes and dialer issues with integrations such as JustCall.
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