Aptean CRM vs. Method:CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Aptean CRM
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
CDC Software (CDC) and Consona Corporation (Consona), both enterprise application software (EAS) providers of on-premise and cloud technologies to form Aptean in 2012. Onyx supports more than 1,700 mid-market and enterprise customers in approximately 50 countries. While Onyx is largely known for its on-premise horizontal customer relationship management software suite, it also provides industry specific versions for the healthcare, financial services, professional services, contact center, high…N/A
Method:CRM
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Method:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.
$25
per month per user
Pricing
Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Features
Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Sales Force Automation
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Aptean CRM
9.2
Ratings
18% above category average
Method:CRM
8.0
Ratings
4% above category average
Customer data management / contact management10.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Workflow management9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Territory management9.00 Ratings1.80 Ratings
Opportunity management9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Contract management10.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Quote & order management9.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
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Aptean CRM
9.7
Ratings
25% above category average
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Case management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Call center management10.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Help desk management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Aptean CRM
9.5
Ratings
22% above category average
Method:CRM
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Lead management10.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Email marketing9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Aptean CRM
9.0
Ratings
17% above category average
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
1% below category average
Task management10.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Reporting8.00 Ratings3.50 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
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Aptean CRM
9.0
Ratings
17% above category average
Method:CRM
7.7
Ratings
2% above category average
Forecasting9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Customizable reports9.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Customization
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Aptean CRM
9.0
Ratings
18% above category average
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
0% above category average
Custom fields9.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Custom objects9.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Scripting environment9.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
API for custom integration9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Security
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Aptean CRM
8.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Method:CRM
8.2
Ratings
1% below category average
Single sign-on capability9.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Aptean CRM
9.5
Ratings
26% above category average
Method:CRM
-
Ratings
Social data10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social engagement9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Aptean CRM
9.5
Ratings
26% above category average
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Marketing automation10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Compensation management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Aptean CRM
9.0
Ratings
20% above category average
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Mobile access9.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
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User Ratings
Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Aptean CRMMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
This is a solid basic platform. It's not Salesforce but it IS integrated with IntuitiveERP and is included in the price. For the cost, you certainly can't get this type of functionality in other small CRM packages. If you have IntuitiveERP already and are looking to move towards a CRM package it's certainly a way to help you get your footing before deciding you need a larger scale package, but I don't know that you'd want to invest in Intuitive JUST for their CRM cycle.
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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
  • Simple: it isn't too convoluted with too many features
  • Flexible: user-defined fields are able to be added to every segment of both opportunities and incidents
  • Dynamic: Integrates with the existing ERP system to pass customer and vendor data back and forth
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  • 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
  • I was expecting some more flexibility in it.
  • Its customer support is highly non-vigilant and should learn how to work responsibly.
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  • I believe there is room for improvement with scaling down on the customizing (sometimes having too much isn't always a good thing)
  • The estimate creator in Method is not as fluid as making an estimate in QB. (moving lines around, adding lines, etc.)
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Likelihood to Renew
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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
Its simple yet full-fledged interface is doing wonders in making our work time- effective. It is not just cost-effective but the marketing automation and sales force automation has proved very beneficial for us. By the grace of its reports, we can analyze intricacies.
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I'm fairly new to the company and have only been using Method for the last year and the ease of use has been a blessing for me. I've self trained on most of the aspects and have incorporated new operations in the company, based on what Method has to offer, that have enhanced the productivity for all associates.
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Support Rating
Apean CRM gives adaptability in working hours to timetables and they give client service all day, every day. This application has progressed highlights CRM, Distribution of the executives, announcing/investigation. Thing and Support are simple to utilize and easy to adjust subject to the business. Modify reports and structures we can associate with no issue.
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The support is great. They are on the line within minutes and share screen to figure out the problem immediately. I would highly recommend this product for that reason. I do wish the customization was a bit easier to use; however, with fewer settings that are available to the end user and an easier way to read the customization.
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Implementation Rating
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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
My expectations with Salesforce.com were quite high but it was a useless tool as it didn’t concede the nature of our work and had not had enough features to make our work manageable and we have witnessed no change in our customer relationship management but on the other side if I look at Aptean then it is far beyond words in its working capabilities.
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We were using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for a very long time. However, the software is archaic and dated. Method allows us to step into the 21st century. We now have much more online / automated interactions with our customers. We like that Method also lets us customize a great deal of the software to our exact needs and wants
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Return on Investment
  • This is its other major feature that I consider as its strength as Salesforce automation helps in saving time.
  • I am highly invigorated by the working capacity and the way it manages customer relations.
  • It lacks Mobile access and any kind of web portal and it is a major drawback.
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  • 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.
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ScreenShots

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.