Empower vs. Followup CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Empower
Score 7.4 out of 10
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FollowUp CRM
Score 10.0 out of 10
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FollowUp Power CRM for Construction is a CRM system for the construction industry. Features include lead tracking, sales pipeline analysis, closing ratios, quota management, project management, and dashboards. It can integrate with other marketing and accounting products.N/A
Pricing
EmpowerFollowup CRM
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EmpowerFollowUp CRM
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
EmpowerFollowup CRM
Features
EmpowerFollowup CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Empower
7.6
Ratings
1% below category average
Followup CRM
9.1
Ratings
17% above category average
Customer data management / contact management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Workflow management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Territory management8.00 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Opportunity management7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Contract management7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Quote & order management7.00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management7.00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.0
Ratings
6% above category average
Followup CRM
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Case management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Call center management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Help desk management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.0
Ratings
5% above category average
Followup CRM
10.0
Ratings
27% above category average
Lead management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Email marketing8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Empower
7.3
Ratings
4% below category average
Followup CRM
9.5
Ratings
22% above category average
Task management8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management6.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Reporting8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.0
Ratings
6% above category average
Followup CRM
9.7
Ratings
25% above category average
Forecasting8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Customizable reports8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.0
Ratings
7% above category average
Followup CRM
9.8
Ratings
27% above category average
Custom fields8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Custom objects8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Scripting environment8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
API for custom integration8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.0
Ratings
8% above category average
Followup CRM
10.0
Ratings
18% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Empower
7.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Followup CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Social data8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Social engagement7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Empower
6.0
Ratings
20% below category average
Followup CRM
7.7
Ratings
5% above category average
Marketing automation6.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Compensation management6.00 Ratings5.50 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Empower
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Ratings
Followup CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Mobile access00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
EmpowerFollowup CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
EmpowerFollowup CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for mid- to large enterprises, whereas it might be overwhelming for small organizations with fewer headcounts to manage. Overall, it's a good tool for employee profile management.
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One of the best things about FollowUp Power is that we can mark things for follow-up several months down the line, which we frequently have a need for since many of our clients are seasonal. For example, we'll get started working with them while they're here in Florida for the winter, then they'll head back north in the spring and not want to hear from us again until they return in the fall. With FollowUp Power, we can then mark them for follow up in the future rather than to have to somehow remember to contact them in the future.
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Pros
  • Keep track of all our employee's 401K accounts
  • They take care of all notices for account holders
  • They take care of all tasks in a timely manner.
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  • We love the dashboard feature. This is where we spend the majority of our time. The dashboard helps us avoid missing bid dates and deadlines.
  • The system is very intuitive and a new user will be up to speed within one hour after they start using the system. There is only one place to enter all data. This allows for ease of use and minimizes data entry mistakes.
  • Every task is date stamped to insure proper work flow and holds the team accountable to each other.
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Cons
  • Sometimes the tiles are removed automatically or stop working.
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  • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous phone #s with a note beside each one ("his cell#", "her work#", "do not call before 9a.m.", etc.).
  • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous e-mail addresses ("hers", "his", "her email address at work", etc.).
  • It would be nice to have a separate general information box where we could put comments in that would show every time we bring up the account (such as "her nickname is Bobbi", "their dogs name is Fido, "their son is currently stationed in France", "husband is going through chemotherapy", etc.), which would help us to remember personal details that are important to our clients.
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Likelihood to Renew
We have had no problems and will stay with Empower for our 401k needs.
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Usability
Employees can log in and access their 401k accounts. They can make changes, check their balance or take out loans, with confidentiality. I give it an 8 because it takes 10 days to 2 weeks for those changes to get to me (the administrator) so I can make the necessary changes to their payroll profiles. I think a 5 day waiting period would be more reasonable.
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Support Rating
Had a past participant from 20 years ago, receive a letter from the government saying they might have a retirement account. Empower helped this employee and I didn't have to play detective concerning this person. They back tracked to Merrill Lynch to find this former participant and help her. I was impressed.
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Alternatives Considered
It stood out when compared for features, legacy, customer support, and on-premises deployment.
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My company had already implemented FollowUp Power CRM for Construction before I arrived. I have used other CRM programs in the past, and FollowUp Power is much more user friendly, and I have already seen a direct increase in my lead to customer conversion ratio as well as increased sales
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Return on Investment
  • It has improved employee experience and is a good tool for management to track things.
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  • I have seen a lot better tracking on my jobs when it comes to scheduling and staying on top of my jobs.
  • The dashboard is part of my daily routine it tells me exactly what I need to follow up on weather it is calling the customer or checking on the customer.
  • Payments or what the current status of the job is.
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