CRM · head to head
Cloze vs Really Simple Systems
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; Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
- They diverge on capability: Cloze covers Communication history, Really Simple Systems covers Sales pipeline.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cloze and Really Simple Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cloze | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $50/month | $15/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).
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
- Gmail
- Outlook
- Phone
Only in Really Simple Systems
- Sales pipeline
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Google Workspace
Both cover
- Contact management
- Task management
- 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 Really Simple Systems
- Tracking relationships and follow ups without manual data entrynot Really Simple Systems
Really Simple Systems
- Sales managementnot Cloze
- Contact trackingnot 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
Really Simple Systems
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
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
Really Simple Systems
$15/month- Essential$15/month
- Contact management
- Task tracking
- Professional$25/month
- Everything in Essential
- Sales pipeline
- Reporting
- Professional Plus$35/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced customization
Which should you pick?
Choose Cloze if
- You need communication history.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want relationship insights.
Choose Really Simple Systems if
- You need sales pipeline.
- You also want email integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Cloze or Really Simple Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cloze starts at $50/month and Really Simple Systems at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cloze or Really Simple Systems?
- Cloze starts at $50/month and Really Simple Systems at $15/month.
- Does Cloze or Really Simple Systems run on more platforms?
- Cloze runs on Web, Ios, Android. Really Simple Systems 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 Really Simple Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Cloze do that Really Simple Systems cannot?
- Cloze covers Communication history, Relationship insights, Integration aggregation, Gmail. Really Simple Systems covers Sales pipeline, Email integration, Reporting, Zapier. Both handle Contact management, Task management, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
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.
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.
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.
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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