Pipedrive vs Close
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026). Last verified June 5, 2026.
The short answer
Pipedrive ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Sales managers and founders choosing CRM software for sales teams (Salesforce vs HubSpot vs Pipedrive vs Close). A highly intuitive, sales-first CRM focused on activity-based selling.
At a glance
| Pipedrive | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Sales CRM Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best for visual pipeline management | Best for high-velocity sales teams |
| Pricing | $$ ($14 to $99/user/mo) | $$$ ($29 to $149/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.