Tellora vs Close
Close is a mature calling CRM, and Chloe is an AI that replaces the rep. Tellora is an AI that works the pipeline with you, and it finds your prospects too.
An AI teammate that prospects, proposes, and works deals with your reps.
A mature calling CRM with an autonomous AI that replaces the rep.
Close has earned its reputation: a fast, opinionated CRM with the best built-in calling, SMS, and sequences in the SMB market. With Chloe, its AI agent, Close now autonomously calls inbound leads, qualifies them, and books meetings.
The difference is philosophy and funnel. Chloe is built to replace the rep on high-volume motions, and Close still expects you to bring your own lead list. Tellora's agent proposes the work, the drafts, calls, and stage moves, and your rep approves it, which fits high-touch deals where one bad AI email costs you the account. And Tellora finds the prospects itself: signal-based company discovery, enrichment, and ICP scoring are built in.
Tellora vs Close, side by side
| Tellora | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Founders & first sales teams, high-touch deals | Volume calling teams & SDR motions |
| AI philosophy | Approve-with-rep: nothing sends without you | Chloe acts autonomously on leads |
| Prospecting & company discovery | Built in: signals, enrichment, ICP scoring | None. Bring your own list |
| Built-in dialer + SMS | Included with live transcription | Included, very mature |
| Call notes & follow-ups | Auto-written, queued for your approval | Chloe transcribes and updates the CRM |
| Unified inbox (email/SMS/calls) | Included | Included |
| Reporting | Ask your pipeline in plain English | Solid reporting dashboards |
| Setup time | Minutes, works out of the box | Fast for a CRM |
| Entry price | Free plan, Pro from $19/mo | $49–149/seat, plus Chloe usage |
Comparison reflects Tellora's positioning for small SaaS sales teams. Close is a capable product; the right choice depends on your team.
Why teams pick Tellora
Your AI shouldn't replace you
Chloe is built to take the call for you, which works for volume inbound. On $15–60k deals, you want the AI doing the prep and follow-through while you keep the relationship. That's Tellora's whole architecture.
Close starts after you have a list
Close assumes prospecting happens elsewhere. Tellora watches the market for funding, hiring, and tech-stack signals and hands you companies that match your ICP, with the reason attached.
Startup pricing
Close starts at $49 per seat before Chloe usage. Tellora's full execution stack, agent included, starts free and locks in at $19/mo for founding users.
Common questions
Is Tellora a good Close alternative?
If you run a high-touch sales motion and want AI that prospects and proposes rather than autonomously acting, yes. If your motion is high-volume inbound qualification, Chloe's autonomous calling may fit you better.
What's the difference between Ora and Chloe?
Chloe autonomously calls and qualifies leads, replacing rep work. Ora proposes emails, calls, and pipeline moves that you approve, and it learns your playbook from every decision.
Can I move my data from Close?
Yes, via CSV import, plus native imports from Apollo, LinkedIn, HubSpot, and Pipedrive.