Method:CRM vs. Mhelpdesk

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
Mhelpdesk
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Mhelpdesk is a field service software solution that manages field technicians, work orders, employee scheduling, and client billing. By combining and integrating multiple business management tools, Mhelpdesk provides a solution that eliminates double-data entry while giving business owners visibility over their field technicians in real-time.
$169
per month
Pricing
Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Editions & Modules
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
mHelpDesk
$169
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Features
Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.0
Ratings
4% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Customer data management / contact management8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow management8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Territory management1.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Opportunity management8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract management8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Quote & order management9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Case management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Call center management9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Help desk management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Lead management8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Email marketing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
1% below category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Task management9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting3.40 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.7
Ratings
2% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Forecasting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable reports6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
0% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Custom fields6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom objects6.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Scripting environment9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
API for custom integration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.2
Ratings
1% below category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Single sign-on capability8.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Marketing automation10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compensation management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.4
Ratings
1% above category average
Mhelpdesk
-
Ratings
Mobile access7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
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Method:CRMMhelpdesk
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User Ratings
Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Method:CRMMhelpdesk
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Mhelpdesk is perfect for smaller companies and mid-sized companies I would say. Larger companies may need something a little more advanced for lack of better words or able to handle thousands upon thousands of constant work orders, etc. Smaller companies or companies that are mid-size would benefit from this program the most as it provides the necessary programming to succeed along with its ease of use.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Mhelpdesk allows our sales staff to create estimates and invoices in the field without the connectivity headaches of Quickbooks online products.
  • It allows us to track the status of our projects from initial customer contact through completion.
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Cons
  • 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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  • I spoke about reporting, perhaps they can make this system a little better by integrating new ways to report, perhaps even several options .
  • The mobile app sometimes lags which can cause a few issues, nothing too major however.
  • Although the customer support provided by Mhelpdesk is relatively great, there have been times when things go unsolved or not taken care of within the amount of time needed.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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This software is great for both my in house techs and my onsite techs.
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Usability
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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It works well for most of what we need. It integrates well w/ quickbooks. We would like to see it integrate w/ outlook.
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Support Rating
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
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
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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When we first started using Mhelpdesk, RepairShopr was just a blip on our radar and didn't have the feature-set that Mhelpdesk did. RepairShopr looked great, but the Mhelpdesk had a lot more features. Every 6 months or so, I'd check on RepairShopr and it was growing fast and adding new features all the time. After a few years - the difference was night and day so we switched to RepairShopr and it's been a much better fit for our business.
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • We are 6 months into it with a 50% rollout completed. We need more time to pass and full rollout to be completed before making a hard statement as to the ROI.
  • We have already seen greater efficiency in dispatching techs in regards to how many projects per day may be handled (we know of their downtime) and travel time mangement (by being able to map the locations and track them easier).
  • No negative impacts on ROI have yet to be seen nor are they projected.
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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.