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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Apptivo

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AApptivo provides small and medium sized businesses with applications that include CRM, project management and invoicing solutions.

    $10

    Per User per Month

    Method:CRM

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AMethod:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.

    $25

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ApptivoMethod:CRM
    Editions & Modules
    Premium
    $10
    Per User per Month
    Ultimate
    $25
    Per User per Month
    Starter
    Free
    Per User per Month
    Enterprise
    N/A
    Contact Management
    $25
    per month per user
    CRM Pro
    $44
    per month per user
    CRM Enterprise
    $74
    per month per user
    CRM Multi-Entity
    Custom Quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ApptivoMethod:CRM
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    ApptivoMethod:CRM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    Features
    ApptivoMethod:CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Method:CRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management10.04 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Workflow management6.82 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Territory management4.51 Ratings1.81 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.03 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.14 Ratings8.920 Ratings
    Contract management10.02 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Quote & order management7.43 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Interaction tracking1.81 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management9.13 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Method:CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Case management9.14 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Call center management10.02 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Help desk management10.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Method:CRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Lead management10.03 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Email marketing10.03 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Method:CRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Task management8.34 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management9.13 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Reporting9.14 Ratings3.417 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Method:CRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Forecasting10.02 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.02 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.02 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    7.2
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Method:CRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Custom fields5.73 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Custom objects6.63 Ratings6.418 Ratings
    API for custom integration9.12 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings9.212 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Method:CRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.04 Ratings8.117 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.04 Ratings8.319 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Method:CRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Mobile access7.94 Ratings7.415 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Apptivo and Method:CRM
    Feature
    Apptivo
    -
    Ratings
    Method:CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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    ApptivoMethod:CRM
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    Enterprises
    Daylite
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ApptivoMethod:CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ApptivoMethod:CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apptivo Inc
    I would absolutely recommend Apptivo! We have used Apptivo for years, and we wouldn't consider another platform to keep all of our contacts together in one place. It's easy to export certain lists for certain mailings and to add/remove new contacts and move things around as needed over time. There's freedom to adding new contacts and the pricing is phenomenal
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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method[:CRM] is well suited when you have a large company that needs to keep track of customers. It also connects with Quickbooks and that has really been nice for our organization. Our company is small so this really helps us stay on track and build our data base of customers.
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    Pros
    Apptivo Inc
    • Built in support for new users.
    • Basic crm works...just dont expect it do anything well beyond the basic.
    • Price.
    • Google Apps integration is better than a lot of the competition who charge and anwful lot more.
    • They are open to and try adapt quickly based on customer feedback.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • The customization team is brilliant!
    • The various integrations, QBO & Gmail, help me keep track of all customer interactions.
    • The more organized I am, the more time I have to take care of my clients!
    • I have nothing but praise for the support team and the rest of the crew at Method.
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    Cons
    Apptivo Inc
    • Dashboard and interface subsections are a bit clunky re: functionality.
    • Built-in email client isn't always a feasible option for efficiency (signatures are different, contacts don't always update accordingly).
    • Consistency and integration between apps is not always optimal.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • It would be great if we could attach files to a lead or account in general and not just in an activity or opportunity.
    • All custom fields do not show up as options for a view when searching for leads or customers within certain parameters.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Apptivo Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    The things Method does well - QuickBooks data integration and extreme customization - it does very, very well. If you are looking for a CRM product or any business process automation software that integrates with QuickBooks, you have to look at Method CRM
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    Usability
    Apptivo Inc
    Without a doubt, the best thing about Apptivo is that it has become a perfect internal and external communication platform. This platform will allow you to know who is taking care of certain tasks with clients and control all projects with your clients. With very affordable plans for your pocket, it has a free version for up to 3 users. It far surpasses quite a few CRMs in the same category. Apptivo CRM allows you to customize many details and work with it does not consume time or resources. You are faced with a very comfortable software to use, simple and well designed.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method has a great overall "usability". Once we started using the software; it did not take long before we were able to start editing our own web lead forms, email templates, etc. I think there is a learning curve however the learning curve is not bad. Anyone looking for a cloud CRM should start here
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    Support Rating
    Apptivo Inc
    Apptivo is always quick to respond whenever we have had a problem over out time of using the program. The customer service reps are always very polite and professional in their responses and are very knowledgeable! I have never gone to them with a problem that they don't do everything in their power to help solve, and most times they have (abbreviating states is the only issue we weren't able to solve).
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    Method Integration Inc.
    The Customer Support of this app is fantastic. If you ever have any questions they are there to answer you or fix whatever issue that you are having. The FAQ pages are also extremely helpful when you want to learn about the more in-depth qualities this program has to offer.
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    Implementation Rating
    Apptivo Inc
    If you are starting a business and want a free app or nearly free app that can grow with you....then apptivo could be for you. However if you grow faster than them then you will be quickly seeking alternatives
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    Method Integration Inc.
    Be available to learn! There is a huge learning curve to this program. You have to be willing to take it all in. Be available to the Method expert and be patient.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apptivo Inc
    The price was right for what we needed to use Apptivo for (the CRM and the contact management/project management models). And, we needed something basic and easy to implement so we could get up and running with little down time. The other systems we evaluated didn't seem to have the exact pricing and features/functionality we were looking for so we made the determination that Apptivo would be the best fit.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    We chose Method:CRM for the QuickBooks integration. It was important for us to have integrations that allowed us to view payments, organize our contacts, and manage our sales force. There were some learning curves, however, such as creating activities, leads, customers and making sure our payments were being logged appropriately. I do wish that payments would be added to the calendar automatically so that the sales rep could view and make a phone call letting them know their invoice is due.
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    Return on Investment
    Apptivo Inc
    • It allows me to get a vision of what is happening with the business
    • control sales, marketing and customer service processes from a single point
    • facilitates administrative tasks
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • Method:CRM has probably saved me about 6-10 hours per week over the past few years.
    • It has likely saved our company several hundred hours in the last 10 years.
    • It has specifically saved us countless hours with better data management vs. having separate spreadsheets for keeping track of things.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Apptivo Screenshots

    Screenshot of Customize each app by dragging and dropping each attributeScreenshot of Project management gantt chartScreenshot of Convert a lead into a contact, customer, and/or opportunity

    Method:CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Simplifies sales process and provides organization with a shared customer list.Screenshot of Strengthens customer relationships to provide better service.Screenshot of Stops sales from slipping through the cracks.Screenshot of Streamlines business processes to make teams happier and more productive.Screenshot of Automates sales processes.Screenshot of Method can be customized to fit a business.