Close vs Zendesk Sell

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026). Last verified June 5, 2026.

The short answer

Close ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #7) for Sales managers and founders choosing CRM software for sales teams (Salesforce vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Close). The ultimate all-in-one communication and sales CRM for inside sales.

At a glance

CloseZendesk Sell
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)#7 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.68
Best forBest for high-velocity sales teamsBest for existing Zendesk users
Pricing$$$ ($29 to $149/user/mo)$$$ ($19 to $199/user/mo)
HQPalo Alto, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded20132009

Close

The ultimate all-in-one communication and sales CRM for inside sales.

www.close.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)

Zendesk Sell

A simple, effective sales CRM that integrates perfectly with Zendesk Support.

www.zendesk.com/sell/

See full entry in The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026)

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