The Best Close Alternative For Post-Sales Support

Discover why Close users are switching to BotDesk. Get advanced AI agents, fair pricing, and omni-channel support that scales with your growth.

70%
Deflection Rate
< 1s
Response Time
24/7
Availability
3x
ROI in Month 1
The Problem With Close

Sales Speed ≠ Support Quality

Close was built for the past. BotDesk delivers the AI-native speed, flexibility, and automation modern teams need to delight their customers.

Data Soup

Mixing support calls in your sales timeline makes it hard to see deal status. Separate sales and support for a cleaner workflow now.

No Help Center

Close is for outbound work. It lacks inbound tools like a public Knowledge Base for your users. Build one in minutes with BotDesk now.

No Ticket IDs

Tracking bugs or support issues without ticket numbers is impossible at scale. BotDesk provides robust ticketing for your entire team.

Why Choose BotDesk

Skip Close's Limits

BotDesk provides every feature you need to automate support effortlessly. Enjoy powerful AI tools without the complexity or hidden costs of others.

Dedicated Inbox

Experience Inbound For Your Team

A pure inbox designed for resolving incoming queries, not making outbound calls.

BotDesk: Resolution
Close: Outbound

AI Responses

Smart

BotDesk writes the reply for you based on the context of the issue.

BotDesk: Generative
Close: Templates

Public Docs

Experience Deflect For Your Team

Create a help center so users can solve their own problems.

BotDesk: Hosted
Close: None

Chat Widget

Engage

Offer live chat support to your users directly in your app.

BotDesk: Real-time
Close: None

Feedback Loop

Experience Product For Your Team

Collect feature requests on a public board to inform your product roadmap.

BotDesk: Voting
Close: None

Pricing

Cost

Close is premium priced. BotDesk is efficiently priced.

BotDesk: Flat
Close: High Per-User
Comparison

BotDesk vs Close

See exactly how BotDesk outperforms the competition. Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side-by-side to make the smartest choice for you.

Feature
BotDesk
Close
Core Workflow
Inbound Resolution
Outbound Sales
Ticket Management
Advanced
Basic Tasks
Customer Portal
Included
None
AI Capabilities
Support Agent
Sales Assistant
Omnichannel
Chat/Email/Social
Email/Voice/SMS
Self-Service
Knowledge Base
None
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Setup
Instant
Fast
Our Verdict

Why Businesses Switch To BotDesk

Join thousands of teams choosing BotDesk. Experience the perfect balance of power, simplicity, and value that modern businesses demand for growth.

Pros of BotDesk

  • Resolution
  • Generative
  • Hosted
  • Real-time
  • Voting
  • Flat

Cons of Close

  • Data Soup: Mixing support calls in your sales timeline makes it hard to see deal status. Separate sales and support for a cleaner workflow now.
  • No Help Center: Close is for outbound work. It lacks inbound tools like a public Knowledge Base for your users. Build one in minutes with BotDesk now.
  • No Ticket IDs: Tracking bugs or support issues without ticket numbers is impossible at scale. BotDesk provides robust ticketing for your entire team.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a modern, AI-first support tool that handles Close's complexity without the high price tag, BotDesk is the logical choice for your team. With native WhatsApp integration and resolution, it's built for 2026 and beyond.

Easy Migration

Switch From Close To BotDesk

Switching from Close is effortless. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support system without any downtime or complex setup.

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Switch From Close To Botdesk

Switching to BotDesk is simple. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support experience without any downtime or complex setup.

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Move

Switching to BotDesk is simple. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support experience without any downtime or complex setup.

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Help

Switching to BotDesk is simple. We import your data instantly so you can upgrade your support experience without any downtime or complex setup.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Close to BotDesk. See how to import your data and start saving today.

No, Close is arguably the best CRM for startups. It just isn't a help desk.

Testimonials

Loved By Support Teams

See what our clients have to say about BotDesk. Join thousands of satisfied companies that are automating support and growing faster today.

"BotDesk is a strong signal of how customer support will evolve. It is an early adopter of the agentic approach, which will become increasingly effective, trusted, and prominent."

24/7
Availability

"This is awesome, thanks for building it! The interface is intuitive and the AI responses are spot on. It's exactly what we needed to scale our support."

"Setting up our AI agent was incredibly simple. No coding needed, live in under one hour. The knowledge base feature explains our complex products perfectly."

200+
Businesses Trust BotDesk

"Our chatbot has been great. Answers questions it knows, delegates to our talent when its stuck, knows how to push clients to the funnel. BotDesk is what we use, 10/10 recommend."

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