Data verified September 25, 2026
Close vs Mailshake
Close is cheaper at entry level for one seat (cheapest paid plan): $19 per month against $29. Close wins 2 of our 8 comparison points, Mailshake wins 0.
Data verified · Sources: Close pricing, Mailshake pricing, Methodology
Verdict
Who wins, point by point
| Dimension | Close | Mailshake | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month) | $19 (Solo, billed monthly) | $29 (Starter, billed monthly) | Close |
| Cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month) | $95 (Solo, billed monthly) | $145 (Starter, billed monthly) | Close |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not comparable |
| Email sender limit | Not published | Unlimited | Not comparable |
| Warmup included | Not published | Yes | Not comparable |
| Email verification | Not published | Included | Not comparable |
| CRM | Included | Not published | Not comparable |
| G2 rating | Not available | 4.7 (373 reviews, 2026-06-20) | Not comparable |
The differences
What the numbers say
For 1 seat, Close's cheapest paid plan costs $19 per month against $29.
For 5 seats, Close's cheapest paid plan costs $95 per month against $145.
We cannot compare free plan, email sender limit, warmup included, email verification, CRM, G2 rating, because at least one of the two vendors does not publish it.
Every plan
Plan by plan, side by side
Close: 4 plans
| Solo | Essentials | Growth | Scale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, billed monthly | $19/mo | $49/mo | $109/mo | $149/mo |
| Price, billed annually (per month) | $9/mo | $35/mo | $99/mo | $139/mo |
| CRM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team seats | 1 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Sources: www.close.com/pricing
Mailshake: 4 plans
| Starter | Email Outreach | Sales Engagement | Agency Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, billed monthly | $29/mo | $49/mo | $99/mo | Custom |
| Price, billed annually (per month) | $25/mo | $45/mo | $85/mo | Custom |
| Email sender limit | 1 | 2 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Warmup: accounts warmed at once | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emails per month | 1,500 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Unibox (shared reply inbox) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sources: mailshake.com/pricing/
When to pick which
Pick Close if…
- Its pricing page targets small teams, which Mailshake's does not.
- It wins on cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month), cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month).
Pick Mailshake if…
- Its pricing page targets agencies, which Close's does not.
You ask, we answer
Common questions
Is Close cheaper than Mailshake?
Yes at entry level: $19 vs $29 per month for one seat.
How much warmup do Close and Mailshake include?
Close: not published. Mailshake: yes.
How many email senders can I connect to Close or Mailshake?
Close: not published. Mailshake: unlimited.
Do Close and Mailshake include email verification?
Close: not published. Mailshake: included.
Do Close and Mailshake have a built-in CRM?
Close: included. Mailshake: not published.
Which is rated higher on G2, Close or Mailshake?
Close: Not available. Mailshake: 4.7 (373 reviews, 2026-06-20).