Close vs Paylocity

Close

Close is a CRM built specifically for inside sales teams that do high-volume outreach via phone, email, and SMS. It has built-in calling, emailing, and SMS so sales reps can reach out to prospects without switching tools. Close is designed to maximize sales productivity for teams that rely on outbound sales.

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Paylocity

Paylocity is a modern HR and payroll platform designed for mid-market businesses. It combines payroll processing with employee engagement tools, learning management, and workforce analytics. Paylocity stands out for its strong mobile experience and focus on building connected, engaged workplaces.

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Pros

• ✓Best-in-class built-in calling and email sequencing
• ✓Designed specifically for high-volume inside sales teams
• ✓Strong reporting on sales activity and performance
• ✓Fast and efficient interface for power users

Cons

• ✗Expensive compared to general-purpose CRMs
• ✗Overkill for teams that do low-volume or inbound-only sales
• ✗Limited marketing automation features

Pros

• ✓Strong employee engagement and communication tools
• ✓Excellent mobile app for both managers and employees
• ✓Modern UI with good user adoption rates
• ✓Robust payroll with strong compliance features

Cons

• ✗Pricing requires a sales call and is not published online
• ✗Implementation can be complex for larger organizations
• ✗Some advanced features require additional modules at extra cost

Best For

Inside sales teams doing high-volume outbound calling and emailing

Best For

Mid-market businesses with 20-1000 employees