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Close CRM vs OroCRM
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Close CRM and OroCRM — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Close CRM vs OroCRM: at a glance
What is Close CRM?
Close turns caller ID into an automatic choice with Local Presence.
Close is shipping on three tracks: the Chloe assistant, calling, and admin controls. In November the calling side moved most, with Local Presence picking a recognized or local-looking number for each call and text, and outbound calls now playing a tone while they connect. Chloe Chat is generally available and draws charts on request, and October brought object renaming and a central Security page with OIDC SSO.
What is OroCRM?
OroCRM pushes enterprise readiness with SCIM provisioning and built-in invoicing
OroCRM is advancing on parallel tracks: a 7.0 release candidate maturing the API layer, a 6.1 line adding native invoicing, and enterprise identity work via SCIM user provisioning. The entries skew toward platform and integration depth rather than front-end features.
Close CRM vs OroCRM: editorial side-by-side
Close CRM
5.0CRM
Close turns caller ID into an automatic choice with Local Presence.
◆ Current state
Close is shipping on three tracks: the Chloe assistant, calling, and admin controls. In November the calling side moved most, with Local Presence picking a recognized or local-looking number for each call and text, and outbound calls now playing a tone while they connect. Chloe Chat is generally available and draws charts on request, and October brought object renaming and a central Security page with OIDC SSO.
◆ Where it's heading
Calling and texting are getting the kind of automation Chloe brought to search and reporting, with Close making choices reps used to make by hand. The admin work points at larger teams that need renamed objects and central access control.
◆ Prediction
Expect more calling features that remove manual steps, such as number management or call outcome handling, alongside further Chloe chart and action types.
OroCRM
0.0CRM
OroCRM pushes enterprise readiness with SCIM provisioning and built-in invoicing
◆ Current state
OroCRM is advancing on parallel tracks: a 7.0 release candidate maturing the API layer, a 6.1 line adding native invoicing, and enterprise identity work via SCIM user provisioning. The entries skew toward platform and integration depth rather than front-end features.
◆ Where it's heading
The direction is enterprise B2B commerce maturity — automated user lifecycle (SCIM), invoice generation and delivery inside the CRM, and a more capable API (meta filters, UUID types). Oro is positioning as a back-office platform, not just a CRM.
◆ Prediction
Expect 7.0 to GA with the expanded API surface, and SCIM plus invoicing to anchor Oro's enterprise and commerce pitch.
Alternatives to Close CRM and OroCRM
Other CRM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Close CRM or OroCRM.
Twenty
Twenty 2.58.1 stops existing accounts from joining a workspace through SSO alone.
Twenty
Twenty 2.58 rebuilds CRM permissions down to the row and adds MCP workflow steps.
GroupOffice
GroupOffice patches its 25.0 and 6.8 lines again, still with no notes.
Folk
folk adds a command panel and quick-add tasks after its agent-era repositioning.
Folk
folk now pitches itself as the CRM for the agent era.
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Recent activity from Close CRM and OroCRM
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 5d agoClose CRMHear a tone while outbound calls connect
- 9d agoClose CRMLocal Presence
- 10d agoClose CRMAsk Chloe to create donut and horizontal line charts
- 16d agoClose CRMRename Leads, Contacts, and Opportunities
- 25d agoClose CRMChloe Chat is out of beta for all Close customers
- 1mo agoClose CRMClose adds a central Security page and OIDC single sign-on
- 7mo agoOroCRM6.1.8 maintenance: CI and dev-container fixes
- 10mo agoOroCRM7.0.0-rc: API meta filter, UUID type support
- 1y agoOroCRM6.0.8: SCIM user provisioning and deprovisioning ⚡
- 1y agoOroCRM6.1.5: native invoice PDF, email delivery, configuration
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Close CRM and OroCRM?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Close CRM is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Close CRM better than OroCRM?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Close CRM is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other CRM products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Close CRM?
Top Close CRM alternatives in CRM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Close CRM alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/close-crm for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to OroCRM?
Top OroCRM alternatives in CRM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OroCRM alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/orocrm for the full list with editorial commentary on each.