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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FollowUp CRM

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AFollowUp 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

    Sage 100 Contractor

    Score5.2 out of 10
    N/ASage 100 Contractor is a construction accounting and project management software. It is intended to provide primary accounting and other management capabilities across a construction project lifecycle, including estimating, service management, and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
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    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
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    FollowUp CRM
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    Sage
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    83%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    83%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    60%
    Implementation went as expected
    3 Answers
    Features
    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.1
    12 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management7.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Case management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.5
    10 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Task management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.7
    11 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.8
    7 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
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    Custom fields10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
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    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Social data10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management5.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Sage 100 Contractor
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.94 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.64 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    6.9
    6 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings4.63 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Followup CRM and Sage 100 Contractor
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 100 Contractor
    7.1
    4 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FollowUp CRMSage 100 Contractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FollowUp CRM
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    If you want a SQL-based ERP, this is a great solution. You can host it locally or on a cloud-based SQL instance. If you want a more modern, browser and cloud-based system, Sage 100 Contractor will not work.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    FollowUp CRM
    • 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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    Sage
    • Sage integrates very well with our field time tracking software called Exaktime. We import the start/end time card data that includes job costs directly to the PR module which greatly reduces the time it takes to process payroll.
    • Sage 100 C payroll calculations and WC/GL overhead calculations are easy to use and understand. The WC/GL overhead calculations are posted to project costs in real-time allowing for accurate total cost reporting of the project.
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    Cons
    FollowUp CRM
    • 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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    Sage
    • Software maybe be too complicated for smaller contractors
    • The dashboard information my be a bit much for some users
    • Still an on premise software without a cloud option
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    The cost of Sage 100 Contractor software is relatively inexpensive compared to some higher-priced options like Foundation and Microsoft Dynamics GP. But more importantly, the cost of implementing new software is costly. Implementation costs include testing and training. There are also risks involved with switching software such as missing data after conversion. Plus, there are always some unknown downsides to switching that are not apparent until the switch is made such as perceived capabilities that really don't exist. For these reasons, we will likely stay with Sage 100 Contractor for a long time. If we grow (say double) in size, we would consider other options.
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    Usability
    FollowUp CRM
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    Sage
    In the end there are tons of other products that are much better. Time cards don't work, we needed an external software to track this for employees. Estimation is cumbersome, we just used Excel. Payroll was ok, but didn't do employee taxes correctly when they make a certain amount for some reason. Overall, it's a bad product.
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    Support Rating
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    If we ever have issues with Sage 100, the live chat is an awesome tool. However, most of our live chat inquiries are not because of the issues we have, but more for us to better understand how we are supposed to use the software. Sometimes we ask ourselves "what if we" and if we need guidance, the live chat will provide us with the answers or resources to figure out what we need. They always follow up to ensure the problems we encounter have been fixed. If our issue is an indicator of an upgrade that could be made, Sage 100 C offers a way to submit the idea for review and improvement of the software.
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    Alternatives Considered
    FollowUp CRM
    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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    Sage
    I have use Sage 50, Sage 90, Peachtree Quantum, QuickBooks, Great Plains. They are all good for what they can do. Sage 100 Contractor is the best at what it does. It's a good fit.
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    Return on Investment
    FollowUp CRM
    • 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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    Sage
    • It has cut down on accounting personnel and made the cost more effective in that department.
    • It allows for more company wide visibility on all jobs.
    Incentivized
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