Close vs Dynamics 365
Compare Close and Dynamics 365 on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.
Close
Sales-focused CRM for pipeline management and sales engagement workflows.
Best for
- • Outbound sales teams that need a communication-centric CRM
- • Teams that need dialing power and advanced outreach workflows
- • Teams that rely on calling, email, and SMS from the CRM
Starting from $9.00/user/mo
No free plan
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Our verdict
There is no universal winner between Close and Dynamics 365. Choose based on pipeline depth, automation, email and calling, reporting, and pricing trade-offs.
Close is better for
- ✓ Ease of use
- ✓ Sales automation
- ✓ Email capabilities
- ✓ Administration
Dynamics 365 is better for
- ✓ Reporting
- ✓ Customization
- ✓ Integrations
- ✓ Scalability
Tie
- • Pipeline management
Choose Close if: Outbound sales teams that need a communication-centric CRM
Choose Dynamics 365 if: Best fit for mid-market/enterprise teams already standardized on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform
Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales CRM for pipeline management, forecasting, and Microsoft 365 / Copilot workflows.
Best for
- • Best fit for mid-market/enterprise teams already standardized on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform
- • Strong when Microsoft ecosystem leverage and IT support are present
- • Agentic CRM that helps teams close deals faster using insights, sales automation, and collaboration tools.
Starting from $65.00/user/mo
No free plan
Close vs Dynamics 365 at a glance
Criterion-level leaders from verified research.
Scorecard preview
Criterion leaders based on verified research — open the Scorecard tab for evidence detail.
- Ease of useClose
Close
Dynamics 365
- Pipeline managementTie
Close
Dynamics 365
- Sales automationClose
Close
Dynamics 365
- Email capabilitiesClose
Close
Dynamics 365
- ReportingDynamics 365
Close
Dynamics 365
Which CRM is better for you?
Quick picks based on fit — not a universal ranking.
- → Close
Best for ease of use
Close leads on ease of use (8/10 vs 5/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
- → Close
Best for sales automation
Stronger sales automation availability
- → Close
Best for email capabilities
Stronger email tracking availability
- → Dynamics 365
Best for reporting
Dynamics 365 leads on reporting (7/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
- → Dynamics 365
Best for customization
Dynamics 365 leads on customization (7/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
- → Dynamics 365
Best for integrations
Dynamics 365 leads on integrations (7/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
The biggest differences
Where the products diverge most clearly on verified criteria.
Pipeline management
TieClose
Close and Dynamics 365 are close on pipeline management (8/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Dynamics 365
Close and Dynamics 365 are close on pipeline management (8/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Email capabilities
Close winsClose
Stronger email tracking availability
Dynamics 365
Trails Close on this criterion
Sales automation
Close winsClose
Stronger sales automation availability
Dynamics 365
Trails Close on this criterion
Reporting
Dynamics 365 winsClose
Trails Dynamics 365 on this criterion
Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 leads on reporting (7/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Value for money
DependsClose
Close researched starting price $9/user/mo vs Dynamics 365 $65/user/mo. Better value depends on which features you need on that plan.
Dynamics 365
Close researched starting price $9/user/mo vs Dynamics 365 $65/user/mo. Better value depends on which features you need on that plan.
Which should you choose?
Choose Close if
- Outbound sales teams that need a communication-centric CRM
- Teams that need dialing power and advanced outreach workflows
- Teams that rely on calling, email, and SMS from the CRM
Choose Dynamics 365 if
- Best fit for mid-market/enterprise teams already standardized on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform
- Strong when Microsoft ecosystem leverage and IT support are present
- Agentic CRM that helps teams close deals faster using insights, sales automation, and collaboration tools.
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Salesforce
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How we compare
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