Data verified September 25, 2026
Close vs Outplay
Close is cheaper at entry level for one seat (cheapest paid plan): $19 per month against $39. Close wins 1 of our 8 comparison points, Outplay wins 1.
Data verified · Sources: Close pricing, Outplay pricing, Methodology
Verdict
Who wins, point by point
| Dimension | Close | Outplay | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month) | $19 (Solo, billed monthly) | $39 (Starter, billed annually) | Close |
| Cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month) | $95 (Solo, billed monthly) | $39 (Starter, billed annually) | Outplay |
| Free plan | Not published | Yes: Free Forever | Not comparable |
| Email sender limit | Not published | 2 | Not comparable |
| Warmup included | Not published | Not published | Not comparable |
| Email verification | Not published | Not published | Not comparable |
| CRM | Included | Not published | Not comparable |
| G2 rating | Not available | Not available | Not comparable |
The differences
What the numbers say
For 1 seat, Close's cheapest paid plan costs $19 per month against $39.
For 5 seats, Outplay's cheapest paid plan costs $39 per month against $95.
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
Outplay: 4 plans
| Free Forever | Starter | Growth | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, billed monthly | $0/mo | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Price, billed annually (per month) | $0/mo | $39/mo | $89/mo | $139/mo |
| Email sender limit | 2 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Emails per month | Not published | Unlimited | Not published | Not published |
Sources: outplayhq.com/pricing
When to pick which
Pick Close if…
- Its pricing page targets small teams, which Outplay's does not.
- It wins on cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month).
Pick Outplay if…
- Its pricing page targets startups, which Close's does not.
- It wins on cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month).
You ask, we answer
Common questions
Is Close cheaper than Outplay?
Yes at entry level: $19 vs $39 per month for one seat.
How much warmup do Close and Outplay include?
Close: not published. Outplay: not published.
How many email senders can I connect to Close or Outplay?
Close: not published. Outplay: 2.
Do Close and Outplay include email verification?
Close: not published. Outplay: not published.
Do Close and Outplay have a built-in CRM?
Close: included. Outplay: not published.
Which is rated higher on G2, Close or Outplay?
Close: Not available. Outplay: Not available.