CRM · head to head
Cloze vs Nutshell
The short version
- 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; Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
- They diverge on capability: Cloze covers Communication history, Nutshell covers Lead tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cloze and Nutshell actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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
- Integration aggregation
- Outlook
- Phone
- Ios support
Only in Nutshell
- Lead tracking
- Pipeline management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Slack
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Contact management
- Task management
- Gmail
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language 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 Nutshell
- Tracking relationships and follow ups without manual data entrynot Nutshell
Nutshell
- Sales CRM for small to enterprise teamsnot Cloze
- Lead management and sales pipeline trackingnot Cloze
- Reporting and team analyticsnot 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
Nutshell
- AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
- Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
- Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
- Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
- SSO and SQL data access are Enterprise only
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
Nutshell
$13/month- Starter$13/month
- For individuals or small teams starting out
- Core CRM functionality
- Live support
- Tier 2$25/month
- Enhanced reporting capabilities
- Live support
- Saves 4 hours monthly per user
- Tier 3$42/month
- Additional pipelines and admin features
- Live support
- Saves 8 hours monthly per user
- Tier 4$59/month
- Customization and extra AI features
- Live support
- Saves 20 hours monthly per user
Which should you pick?
Choose Cloze if
- You need communication history.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want relationship insights.
Questions people ask
- Is Cloze or Nutshell better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cloze starts at $50/month and Nutshell at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cloze or Nutshell?
- Cloze starts at $50/month and Nutshell at $13/month.
- Does Cloze or Nutshell run on more platforms?
- Cloze runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nutshell runs on Web.
- 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 Nutshell is typically brought in for.
- What can Cloze do that Nutshell cannot?
- Cloze covers Communication history, Relationship insights, Integration aggregation, Outlook. Nutshell covers Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration, Reporting. Both handle Contact management, Task management, Gmail, GDPR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cloze: Does Cloze offer a free trial?
Yes. Cloze offers a 14-day free trial for all plans with no credit card required. This applies to Pro, Business Silver, Business Gold, and Business Platinum tiers.
SourceNutshell: How much does Nutshell CRM cost?
Nutshell CRM pricing ranges from $13 to $79 per user per month. Starter tier ($13/month) includes core CRM, Tier 2 ($25/month) adds enhanced reporting, and Enterprise ($79/month) includes SSO and SQL access.
SourceCloze: What is the difference between monthly and annual billing at Cloze?
Cloze offers both month-to-month and annual subscription options. Annual billing provides a discount. For example, Cloze Pro is $17/month annually but $19.99/month on month-to-month billing.
SourceNutshell: Is there a free trial for Nutshell?
Yes, Nutshell offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes access to core CRM functionality and live support.
SourceCloze: What does Cloze's Business Platinum plan cost?
Cloze Business Platinum (their most popular plan) costs $42/user/month on annual billing or $49.99/user/month on month-to-month billing. It includes matching engine, smart templates, lead capture, campaign automation, and enterprise controls.
SourceNutshell: What does Nutshell Enterprise tier include?
Nutshell Enterprise at $79 per user per month includes SSO (Single Sign-On), SQL database access for data export, priority support, and unlimited time saved estimates of 30 hours per month.
SourceCloze: Does Cloze offer team collaboration features?
Yes, starting with Business Silver ($21/user/month annual). Team features include collaborative work, responsibility assignment, privacy settings management, and team analytics. Higher tiers unlock more advanced team controls and custom fields.
SourceCloze: Does Cloze offer additional services beyond standard plans?
Yes. Cloze offers a Concierge Service at $20/user/month (minimum $500/month) that includes personalized training, a dedicated customer success manager, and data import assistance.
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