✦ 2026 Comparison

Esgrow vs Cloze:
Which CRM Wins in 2026?

Cloze isn't built for real estate. Esgrow gives you RE-specific AI lead scoring, Zillow integration, and GCI projections at $29/mo.

★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 200+ agents | 14-day free trial | No contract

Quick Comparison

How Esgrow and Cloze compare at a glance

Feature Esgrow Cloze
Starting Price $29/mo $17/mo
AI Lead Scoring ✅ Built-in (0–100) ❌ No
Voice Notes → CRM ✅ Yes ❌ No
Zillow / RE Lead Import ✅ Automatic ⚠️ Manual / Add-on
Pipeline + GCI Projections ✅ Yes ⚠️ Basic only
Contract Required ❌ No — month-to-month ⚠️ Annual common
Setup Time ~10 minutes Days – weeks
Free Trial 14 days, no card Varies
Best For Solo agents & small teams General sales professionals wanting light AI relationship management

✦ Esgrow wins on price, AI, and speed-to-value

Why Agents Switch from Cloze to Esgrow

The 4 reasons solo agents and small teams make the move

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1. Price — More AI, Built for Real Estate

Cloze starts at $17/mo. Esgrow Starter is just $29/mo. That's real money back in your commission check — no feature sacrifice needed.

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2. AI Lead Scoring (Unique to Esgrow)

Every lead gets scored 0–100 by GPT-4o. You see exactly who to call first — no guessing, no time wasted on cold leads. Cloze has no equivalent.

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3. Voice Notes After Every Showing

Tap, talk, done. Your voice note is transcribed and attached to the lead in seconds. You're already back in your car when Cloze users are still typing.

4. 10-Minute Setup, Real-World Simple

Cloze is built for teams with admins. Esgrow is built for agents who close deals, not manage software. You'll be productive on day one.

Pricing Comparison

What you actually pay — no surprises

Cloze

$17/mo
  • Lead tracking
  • Email / text sequences
  • Integrations
  • Pipeline view
  • ✗ No AI scoring
  • ✗ No voice notes
  • ✗ Complex setup
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What Agents Say About Cloze

Common complaints from r/realtors and real estate forums

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Not built for real estate — no Zillow integration, no GCI pipeline, no RE-specific lead scoring — the #1 complaint we hear from agents switching away.

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AI features are surface-level relationship reminders, not deal-closing lead scores — especially painful for solo agents without admin support.

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Limited lead capture — no direct integration with major RE lead sources — a problem that gets worse the longer you stay.

These are the exact problems Esgrow was built to solve. AI scoring tells you who to call. Voice notes replace typing. $29/mo removes the pricing anxiety.

Agents Who Switched Love Esgrow

Real stories from solo agents and small teams

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"I was paying $99/mo for a CRM I used 20% of. Switched to Esgrow, got AI lead scoring I actually use, and saved $70/mo. It's a no-brainer for solo agents."
Sarah K. — Realtor, Austin TX
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"The voice notes feature is game-changing. I drive away from a showing and talk for 30 seconds. Everything's in the CRM by the time I get home. Never going back."
Marcus T. — RE/MAX Agent, Chicago
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"Setup took 10 minutes. My old CRM took 2 weeks to configure. The AI scored my 400 existing contacts overnight — I had follow-up calls booked by 9am."
Jennifer L. — Independent Broker, Seattle
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"The GCI pipeline projection is something I didn't know I needed. Now I can actually forecast my income for the quarter. Incredibly motivating."
David R. — Keller Williams, Denver

Be Honest: When Cloze Is the Better Choice

Choose Cloze instead if you:

  • General sales professionals wanting light AI relationship management and need capabilities built specifically for that scale
  • Already have your team trained on Cloze and migration cost exceeds savings
  • Require deep integrations with 50+ enterprise tools we don't support yet
  • Need a dedicated account manager and phone support included

If none of those apply — and you're a solo agent or team under 5 — you're almost certainly over-paying for features you don't use.

How to Switch from Cloze to Esgrow

Most agents are fully set up in under an hour

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Export Your Data

In Cloze, go to Settings → Export Data → Export Contacts as CSV.

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Import to Esgrow

Upload your CSV in Esgrow Settings → Import Contacts. Our AI maps fields automatically — names, emails, phones, notes, and tags all transfer cleanly.

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AI Scores Your Leads

Within minutes of import, every contact gets an AI score 0–100 powered by GPT-4o. Your hottest leads rise to the top — no manual sorting needed.

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Connect Gmail & Start Closing

Connect Gmail in one click under Settings → Integrations. Your inbox syncs, drip campaigns activate, and you're ready to close deals — all in the same session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esgrow more expensive than Cloze?
Esgrow starts at $29/mo vs Cloze's $17/mo, but Esgrow is built specifically for real estate with RE lead import, GCI projections, and AI scoring tuned for agents — features Cloze simply doesn't have.
Both Cloze and Esgrow claim AI features — what's different?
Cloze uses AI for general relationship reminders. Esgrow's AI scores every lead 0–100 using GPT-4o, analyzing engagement signals to tell you exactly who to call first to close deals.
Can I import my Cloze contacts into Esgrow?
Yes. Export from Cloze as CSV and import via Esgrow's Settings → Import Contacts. The AI scores all imported contacts within hours.
Is my data safe when I switch?
Yes. Esgrow uses Supabase (enterprise-grade Postgres) with row-level security. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never sell or share your contact data. You can export everything at any time.
Do you have a mobile app?
We have a fully mobile-optimized web app that works great on iPhone and Android — including voice notes. Native apps are on our 2026 roadmap.

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Last updated: March 2026