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Cloze vs Folk

Cloze logo

Cloze

Software

Relationship management for professionals

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Folk logo

Folk

Software

The CRM that works for you, not the other way around

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Folk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cloze four paid tiers run from $17 to $42 per user per month, and each withholds a different set of features rather than simply adding capacity; Folk no native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones
  • They diverge on capability: Cloze covers Communication history, Folk covers Email tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cloze and Folk actually diverge.

Attributes where Cloze and Folk differ
AttributeClozeFolk
Starting price$50/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20122020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cloze

  • Communication history
  • Relationship insights
  • Task management
  • Integration aggregation
  • Outlook
  • Phone
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Folk

  • Email tracking
  • Mail merge
  • Chrome extension
  • Tags & groups
  • Notes & activities
  • Import/export
  • Search & filters
  • Typeform

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cloze

  • CRM that builds contact records automatically from email and calendarnot Folk
  • Tracking relationships and follow ups without manual data entrynot Folk

Folk

  • Contact managementnot Cloze
  • Sales outreachnot Cloze
  • Networkingnot Cloze
  • Recruitmentnot Cloze
  • Investor relationsnot Cloze

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cloze

  • Four paid tiers run from $17 to $42 per user per month, and each withholds a different set of features rather than simply adding capacity
  • Campaign automation, marketing mail and generative AI require the Business Platinum plan at $42 per user per month
  • Lead routing, sub team hierarchies and enterprise controls are Platinum only
  • Even the Business Gold plan at $29 per user excludes the matching engine and lead capture
  • The concierge service is an add on at $20 per user per month with a $500 monthly minimum
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing

Folk

  • No native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones
  • Limited workflow automation capabilities compared to enterprise CRMs
  • No automatic phone call tracking, requires manual entry
  • Limited reporting and analytics features
  • Monthly caps on email sends and enrichment credits on lower tiers
  • LinkedIn Chrome extension sometimes has synchronization problems
  • Email sent through Folk sometimes doesn't appear as sent in user's Outlook account

Pricing, plan by plan

Cloze

$50/month
  • Professional$50/month
    • Contact management
    • Communication history
    • Insights
  • Team$100/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team collaboration
    • Advanced analytics

Folk

Free
  • Standard$24/month
    • Pipeline management
    • Email campaigns
    • Contact enrichment
  • Premium$48/month
    • Custom objects
    • Email sequences
    • Dashboards
  • Enterprise$80/month
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cloze if

  • You need communication history.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want relationship insights.
Cloze review

Choose Folk if

  • You need email tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want mail merge.
Folk review

Questions people ask

Is Cloze or Folk better?
Neither clearly leads. Cloze starts at $50/month and Folk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cloze or Folk?
Folk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for Cloze and Free for Folk.
Does Cloze or Folk run on more platforms?
Cloze runs on Web, Ios, Android. Folk runs on Web.
Can I use Folk for free?
Yes. Folk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cloze starts at $50/month.
What is Cloze best used for?
Cloze is most often used for crm that builds contact records automatically from email and calendar, tracking relationships and follow ups without manual data entry. Of those, crm that builds contact records automatically from email and calendar and tracking relationships and follow ups without manual data entry are not what Folk is typically brought in for.
What can Cloze do that Folk cannot?
Cloze covers Communication history, Relationship insights, Task management, Integration aggregation. Folk covers Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension, Tags & groups. Both handle Contact management, Gmail, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Folk: What are Folk's pricing plans?

Folk offers three plans: Standard at $24/month per member (billed annually), Premium at $48/month with custom objects and email sequences, and Enterprise from $80/month with advanced security and dedicated support. New workspaces get a 2-week free trial with all Premium features.

Source
Folk: Does Folk offer a mobile app?

Folk does not have native iOS or Android apps. The web interface technically works on mobile browsers but is built primarily for desktop use.

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Folk: Does Folk track phone calls automatically?

No, Folk does not automatically track phone calls. All call interactions must be manually entered into the system.

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Folk: What integrations does Folk support?

Folk supports over 5,000 integrations through platforms like Zapier and Make. It includes native email, calendar, and WhatsApp sync, LinkedIn extension, and can enrich contact data using its built-in enrichment tool.

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