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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Method:CRM

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

    $25

    per month per user

    SAP Sales Cloud

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ASAP Sales Cloud (formerly SAP Cloud for Sales) is a cloud sales application with sales automation, enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration, and collaboration capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    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
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    Considered Both Products
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    87 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    95 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    Features
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    4% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    8.3
    120 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management8.322 Ratings8.8117 Ratings
    Workflow management8.320 Ratings8.6118 Ratings
    Territory management1.81 Ratings7.2105 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.320 Ratings8.0114 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.920 Ratings7.9110 Ratings
    Contract management8.711 Ratings8.3112 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.118 Ratings8.3109 Ratings
    Interaction tracking9.019 Ratings8.5111 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management10.012 Ratings8.6110 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    8.1
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Case management10.01 Ratings7.998 Ratings
    Call center management9.92 Ratings8.692 Ratings
    Help desk management10.01 Ratings8.095 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    7.5
    107 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Lead management8.817 Ratings7.3106 Ratings
    Email marketing9.014 Ratings7.694 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    8.2
    115 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Task management9.118 Ratings8.1111 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.015 Ratings8.196 Ratings
    Reporting3.417 Ratings8.6105 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    8.4
    114 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Forecasting8.09 Ratings8.3107 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.017 Ratings8.4107 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.017 Ratings8.5110 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    0% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    7.7
    111 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Custom fields6.419 Ratings8.0111 Ratings
    Custom objects6.418 Ratings7.3107 Ratings
    Scripting environment9.212 Ratings7.794 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.014 Ratings7.899 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    8.6
    114 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.117 Ratings8.8109 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.319 Ratings8.3108 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    31% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    7.7
    97 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Marketing automation10.02 Ratings8.093 Ratings
    Compensation management10.02 Ratings7.480 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SAP Sales Cloud
    7.5
    99 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Mobile access7.415 Ratings7.599 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Method:CRM and SAP Sales Cloud
    Feature
    Method:CRM
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Sales Cloud
    7.2
    83 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Social data00 Ratings7.383 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings7.281 Ratings
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    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
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    Score6 out of 10
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    Score6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zendesk Sell
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Zendesk Sell
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Daylite
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Daylite
    Score7.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    8.5
    (131 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.6
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    6.7
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (18 ratings)
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (91 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Method:CRMSAP Sales Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    SAP
    1. Better understanding of customer choice and sales insights. 2. High chance that we can convert the lead into sales as SAP analyzes the customer's need and behavior. 3. As it analyzes the data behind the scenes, a better price deal closing is possible, as it gives that level of insight.
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    Pros
    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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    SAP
    • I love its ability to automate the entire sales process for us.
    • Another thing I love is how it combines data from different touchpoints to provide a 360-degree view of the customer.
    • What I like best about SAP Sales Cloud is the real-time analytics it provides for my organization.
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    Cons
    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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    SAP
    • One area of concern is the many data silos that are present within SAP sales cloud
    • While creating filters for accessing sales lead reports, the accuracy is missing sometimes.
    • The product is quite vast and a lot more learning material and knowledge base documents are required.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    SAP
    SAP sales enables organizations to manage their sales activities, such as inquiries, quotations, orders, deliveries, billing, and payments. Also integrates with other SAP modules, such as finance, logistics, and marketing, to provide a comprehensive solution for managing the entire sales cycle. thats makes SAP a good choice
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    Usability
    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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    SAP
    In short, SAP CRM is a complete service that will help improve marketing strategy and productivity. It covers various topics, from big data analytics to resource management and housing sales data. SAP CRM has a long list of features and can do them all.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Product was mostly available. A couple accessibility issues did exist when sending API calls, and there was either no response, or a delayed response.
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    Support Rating
    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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    SAP
    SAP's customer service is quick and efficient, with a response time of fewer than some minutes. In either case, you'll get instant help from the vendor or online forums. In addition, the vendor provides excellent global support for this tool. Like Salesforce, SugarCRM, etc., it's probably fine as a standalone CRM option.
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    Online Training
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Training was mostly completed over a couple conference calls, and reading the API documentation. Our developers were able to implement quickly after reading the documentation.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    SAP
    I would rate the implementation a 7. While the process overall was successful, there were challenges related to data migration, integration with other systems, and initial user adoption. However, the support from SAP during the implementation phase was helpful, and we were able to resolve the major issues as the process progressed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    SAP
    Sap sales cloud has boosted the supply chain network . Sap Sales cloud has seamlessly unified the backend business processes into more transparent effective ones.The customer satisfaction have also increased with better customer collaboration and relationship.The vendor management process has also been significantly impacted and all for good. Customers are really happy with it
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    Scalability
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We can effectively manage sales and achieve scalable segmentation and targeting with SAP Sales Cloud, all with little training required. The program is incredibly user-friendly and enables additional ERP system integration. The automated authorization system, which has made permissions management easier and can be implemented in the cloud by several cloud service tenants—each of whom is a cloud service provider—was something I really appreciated. For users who don't want to click on three links to launch each relevant CRM program, this is quite helpful.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    SAP
    • Positive Impact: SAP Sales Cloud can lead to increased sales efficiency by automating manual tasks, streamlining workflows, and providing real-time access to customer data. This can result in sales teams spending more time on revenue-generating activities.
    • Negative Impact: The initial costs associated with implementing SAP Sales Cloud, including licensing, customization, and training, can be significant. If not managed properly, this may impact the short-term financials and the expected payback period.
    • Negative Impact: The comprehensive features of SAP Sales Cloud might result in a steeper learning curve for users. If not addressed through adequate training and change management, this complexity can temporarily impact productivity.
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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.

    SAP Sales Cloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of the SAP Sales Cloud dashboard, where users can can automate critical selling processes and give sellers AI-based recommendations. The dashboard features:
Cloud deployment
A unified view of customers
An optimised mobile selling experience
AI-driven insights, recommendations, and analytics
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