Cloze vs ConnectMachine

Cloze is a relationship-focused CRM that organizes email, meetings, calls, files, notes, messages, and contact activity in one place. It supports Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 Outlook, iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, Outlook.com, Yahoo!, AOL, and IMAP-enabled email. Email tools include open tracking, reply reminders, reusable templates, mail merge, and scheduled sending. Connections include Google and Microsoft services, Dropbox, Slack, RingCentral, Zapier, Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot, and Mailchimp. Cloze offers iPhone, iPad, and Android apps, a Chrome add-on, and an API; public integrations require OAuth 2.0. Its free plan includes contact management and an email inbox. Cloze Pro costs $17 a month billed annually, or $19.99 month-to-month. Business Silver starts at $21 per user per month billed annually. Pro and Business trials last 14 days and do not require credit card details. Cloze says sensitive information such as email, messages, and passwords is encrypted so its employees cannot see user information. Business Platinum adds customizable roles, enforced two-step authentication, export controls, and enterprise single sign-on support.

ConnectMachine is a digital business card app and personal CRM for people who network for a living. Cards can be shared by QR code, Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass, or a link that works on any phone. Its AI scanner turns paper cards into searchable contacts. The AI Note Taker transcribes and summarizes voice notes and attaches them to the relevant contact. An AI Concierge searches saved cards, notes, and meetings in plain language. Listed integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion, Google Contacts, Slack, Zapier, and MCP; the maker says Zapier and MCP connect to more than 5,000 apps. Plans include a free tier, Individual at $5.00 per month billed annually, and Team at $25.00 per month for five seats billed annually. The pricing note says paid plans start at $5.99/user/mo. Apps are available for Android, iOS, and macOS, with API access.