Best LinkedIn CRM Alternative to Close

Kondo automates syncing LinkedIn messages to your systems, ending data entry and missing opportunities. A streamlined, high-speed communication hub for sales teams frustrated with Close.

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What people say

Gaurav VohraSuperhuman

If Kondo went away, I would genuinely be sad.

Morgan IngramFounder, AMP Creative

Kondo is exactly what I knew I needed since day one on the platform. Conversations are way easier to manage and I feel less anxiety opening my inbox.

Matt LakajevSeven Figure Creators

I use Kondo and tell everyone in our 500 person community to use it. Get on it, or miss out.

Lorraine K. LeeFounding Editor, LinkedIn

With Kondo, I can finally make sense of inbox chaos with labels and reminders. Game changer for anyone with a very busy inbox!

Ben WilliamsProduct Led Geek

I had an onboarding call with Mitchell, and it was the fastest you’ll ever see me get out my wallet. If you’re familiar with Superhuman, it truly is the Superhuman of LinkedIn.

Mark KosoglowThe Operator

Kondo is what the LI inbox should be. It turns DMs into a full Gmail experience with shortcuts, reminders, easy to access profiles, etc. No-brainer.

Pranav PiyushParamark

I love breezing through the weeks of DMs I've ignored.
Without Kondo, those relationships would just wither...
Can't imagine living without it now.

Brendan ShortThe Signal

If you use LinkedIn DMs daily, you need to try Kondo. It's incredibly powerful. It will ACTUALLY save you hours a week and help you avoid the otherwise painful experience of using LI's messaging functionality.

Anthony PierriFletchPMM

Kondo is one of my top 3 apps for 2024, for sure.

Nick DunseShuttle

Been looking for over 15 years for an Inbox Zero solution for my LinkedIn DMs. THIS IS IT.

Dexter HorthyHumanLayer

It's been just 8 hours and I already love Kondo so much. Superhuman for LinkedIn does in fact exist 💪

Audrey ChiaClose with Copy

I am such a huge fan of Kondo. The moment I tried it, I was like "Wow, this is amazing."

Charlotte LloydClient Acquisition Lab

Kondo beats all the tools hands down. None of the clunk, just a clean, functioning inbox with zero fluff, so you can spot folks ready-to-buy and nurture those who aren’t in the most frictionless way.

Gaurav VohraSuperhuman

If Kondo went away, I would genuinely be sad.

Morgan IngramFounder, AMP Creative

Kondo is exactly what I knew I needed since day one on the platform. Conversations are way easier to manage and I feel less anxiety opening my inbox.

Matt LakajevSeven Figure Creators

I use Kondo and tell everyone in our 500 person community to use it. Get on it, or miss out.

Lorraine K. LeeFounding Editor, LinkedIn

With Kondo, I can finally make sense of inbox chaos with labels and reminders. Game changer for anyone with a very busy inbox!

Ben WilliamsProduct Led Geek

I had an onboarding call with Mitchell, and it was the fastest you’ll ever see me get out my wallet. If you’re familiar with Superhuman, it truly is the Superhuman of LinkedIn.

Mark KosoglowThe Operator

Kondo is what the LI inbox should be. It turns DMs into a full Gmail experience with shortcuts, reminders, easy to access profiles, etc. No-brainer.

Pranav PiyushParamark

I love breezing through the weeks of DMs I've ignored.
Without Kondo, those relationships would just wither...
Can't imagine living without it now.

Brendan ShortThe Signal

If you use LinkedIn DMs daily, you need to try Kondo. It's incredibly powerful. It will ACTUALLY save you hours a week and help you avoid the otherwise painful experience of using LI's messaging functionality.

Anthony PierriFletchPMM

Kondo is one of my top 3 apps for 2024, for sure.

Nick DunseShuttle

Been looking for over 15 years for an Inbox Zero solution for my LinkedIn DMs. THIS IS IT.

Dexter HorthyHumanLayer

It's been just 8 hours and I already love Kondo so much. Superhuman for LinkedIn does in fact exist 💪

Audrey ChiaClose with Copy

I am such a huge fan of Kondo. The moment I tried it, I was like "Wow, this is amazing."

Charlotte LloydClient Acquisition Lab

Kondo beats all the tools hands down. None of the clunk, just a clean, functioning inbox with zero fluff, so you can spot folks ready-to-buy and nurture those who aren’t in the most frictionless way.

Close Isn't Closing Deals

LinkedIn messaging chaos costs you sales opportunities and wastes precious time.

Missing Critical Messages

Important lead messages get buried in your LinkedIn inbox, leading to delayed responses and lost opportunities.

Manual Data Entry

Copy-pasting LinkedIn conversations into Close is tedious and error-prone, creating gaps in your customer data.

Disorganized Follow-ups

Without proper LinkedIn integration, tracking and scheduling follow-ups becomes inconsistent and unreliable.

LinkedIn CRM Integration Better Than Close

Kondo transforms your LinkedIn inbox into an organized sales machine with tools designed specifically for productive messaging.

Triage DMs With Labels

Label conversations as 'Hot Lead' or 'Client' and view them in separate inboxes. Never lose important opportunities in the LinkedIn chaos again.

Smart Follow-up Reminders

Set follow-up reminders that bring conversations back to the top of your inbox exactly when needed. No more missed follow-ups or lost deals.

Seamless CRM Sync

Automatically sync LinkedIn conversations to HubSpot, Salesforce, Notion, or Google Sheets. No more manual data entry or conversation gaps.

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Outperform Close on LinkedIn

60%

Less Time Managing DMs

100%

Follow-up Completion

Lost LinkedIn Leads

FAQs

How is Kondo different from Close for LinkedIn messaging?

Unlike Close, Kondo works directly within LinkedIn's messaging system, providing specialized tools for message labeling, reminders, and keyboard shortcuts. While Close requires manual data entry from LinkedIn, Kondo automatically syncs LinkedIn conversations to your CRM systems, eliminating double-work and ensuring no messages are missed.

Can I sync my LinkedIn conversations from Kondo to my existing CRM?

Yes. Kondo's Business tier offers webhook support and integrations with popular CRMs including HubSpot, Salesforce (via Zapier/Make), Notion, Google Sheets, Attio, and Clarify. You can sync either the latest message or entire conversation histories, automatically or manually.

Does Kondo work with Sales Navigator?

Yes. Kondo combines messages from both your regular LinkedIn inbox and Sales Navigator inbox into a single, unified view. This eliminates the need to switch between separate inboxes, making it ideal for sales professionals using Sales Navigator.

How does Kondo help me organize my LinkedIn messages better than Close?

Kondo offers custom labels with separate inboxes to categorize conversations (e.g., Hot Lead, Client, Candidate), set follow-up reminders that resurface conversations when needed, and keyboard shortcuts for rapid message processing. This organization system is specifically designed for LinkedIn messaging, unlike Close's general CRM approach.

Is Kondo safe to use with my LinkedIn account?

Yes. Kondo is a native desktop app that doesn't scrape LinkedIn, inject code, or automate prohibited LinkedIn actions. It works within LinkedIn's platform guidelines while enhancing your messaging experience with productivity tools.