Close vs Capsule: which costs less?
At 1 user Capsule is cheaper ($0 vs $9 a month), at 5 users Capsule is cheaper ($90 vs $175 a month), at 20 users Capsule is cheaper ($360 vs $700 a month) (cheapest plans, annual billing).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Annual billing
Cheapest fitting plan of each, total per month.
| Team | Close | Capsule | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Solo $9 | Free $0 | Capsule by $9/mo |
| 2 users | Essentials $70 | Free $0 | Capsule by $70/mo |
| 3 users | Essentials $105 | Starter $54 | Capsule by $51/mo |
| 5 users | Essentials $175 | Starter $90 | Capsule by $85/mo |
| 10 users | Essentials $350 | Starter $180 | Capsule by $170/mo |
| 20 users | Essentials $700 | Starter $360 | Capsule by $340/mo |
Monthly billing
| Team | Close | Capsule | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Solo $19 | Free $0 | Capsule by $19/mo |
| 2 users | Essentials $98 | Free $0 | Capsule by $98/mo |
| 3 users | Essentials $147 | Starter $66 | Capsule by $81/mo |
| 5 users | Essentials $245 | Starter $110 | Capsule by $135/mo |
| 10 users | Essentials $490 | Starter $220 | Capsule by $270/mo |
| 20 users | Essentials $980 | Starter $440 | Capsule by $540/mo |
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Close plans
| Plan | Billed annually (per seat/mo) | Billed monthly (per seat/mo) | Seats | Workflow automation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | $9 | $19 | 1 user only | not included | Limited to 1 user and 10k leads; workflows not included |
| Essentials | $35 | $49 | any number of users | not included | Workflows not included |
| Growth | $99 | $109 | any number of users | yes | |
| Scale | $139 | $149 | any number of users | yes |
Capsule plans
| Plan | Billed annually (per seat/mo) | Billed monthly (per seat/mo) | Seats | Workflow automation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | up to 2 users | not stated | Maximum 2 users; 250 contacts, 1 sales pipeline |
| Starter | $18 | $22 | any number of users | not stated | 30,000 contacts |
| Growth | $36 | $40 | any number of users | yes | 60,000 contacts |
| Advanced | $54 | $60 | any number of users | yes | 120,000 contacts |
| Ultimate | pending | pending | — | — | Aimed at teams of 5+ users; no price shown (sales-led) - pending |
Cost = price per seat × seats billed, in USD before tax. Annual billing uses the per-month price the vendor shows for annual plans (paid up front for the year); monthly billing uses the month-to-month price. monthly price = the vendor shows no annual price as a number, so the monthly price is used. monday CRM sells seats in fixed team sizes (3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40) and the table bills the next size up; HubSpot Starter shows a limited-time offer price. Calling and SMS usage, add-ons, AI or HubSpot credits, onboarding and taxes are not included. Ties are broken by name. Affiliate status is never used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Close cheaper than Capsule?
At 1 user Capsule is cheaper ($0 vs $9 a month), at 5 users Capsule is cheaper ($90 vs $175 a month), at 20 users Capsule is cheaper ($360 vs $700 a month) (cheapest plans, annual billing).
Do Close or Capsule have a free plan?
Close: no (14-day free trial, no credit card). Capsule: yes, up to 2 users (free plan for 2 users; 14-day free trial of paid plans, no card).
What are the minimum seats for Close and Capsule?
Close: Solo 1 user only; Essentials any number of users; Growth any number of users; Scale any number of users. Capsule: Free up to 2 users; Starter any number of users; Growth any number of users; Advanced any number of users.