Method:CRM vs. Surfe

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
Surfe
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Surfe is a lead gen tool used to add contacts, manage deals and pipelines straight from LinkedIn, and move this data into a CRM. Without tab-switching or manual data entry, Surf makes CRM fields accessible on LinkedIn, and users can input information, create new fields, and edit existing ones, while syncing this to a connected CRM in real-time. Surfe also helps users to save time by adding prospects from LinkedIn with a click of a button directly from their profile, and it does that without…
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Pricing
Method:CRMSurfe
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
Free
$0
Basic
$23
per year per seat
Professional
$29
per year per seat
Business
$59
per year per seat
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Method:CRMSurfe
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices are for annual subscriptions. Monthly subscriptions are available. No credit card is needed for the trial and free.
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Community Pulse
Method:CRMSurfe
Features
Method:CRMSurfe
Sales Force Automation
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Method:CRM
8.1
Ratings
5% above category average
Surfe
-
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)8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract management8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Quote & order management9.20 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
Surfe
-
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
Surfe
-
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
Surfe
-
Ratings
Task management9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting3.50 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
Surfe
-
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
Surfe
-
Ratings
Custom fields6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom objects6.50 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
Surfe
-
Ratings
Single sign-on capability8.20 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
Surfe
-
Ratings
Marketing automation10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compensation management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Surfe
-
Ratings
Mobile access7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Method:CRMSurfe
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
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10.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(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:CRMSurfe
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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Surfe is really a great help/support for our marketing and data team. It saves plenty of time and manual work. We are totally happy with the product and also setup was done in 5 Min.
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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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  • Easy to set up in both directions
  • Getting account data out of LinkedIn
  • Searching for Contact options, i.e. E-Mail and phone
  • Getting Company Data out of LinkedIn
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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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  • After installing the Chrome Plugin, LinkedIn is a bit slower than before
  • Pricing is okay, but import from Sales Navigator should be included in the Basic Package
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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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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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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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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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  • Saves time in research
  • Getting data and helping to build a database out of a paid platform
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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.

Surfe Screenshots

Screenshot of Adds contacts to a CRM, and exports whole SalesNav contact lists in one go to save time.Screenshot of Finds emails and edit CRM fields. Automatically sources verified emails, and keep contacts updated.Screenshot of Syncs messages with a CRM, and offers reuseable personalized message templates on LinkedIn.Screenshot of Deal management and pipeline access from LinkedIn, with a side panel to create and configure deals.Screenshot of Keeps contacts updated, and sends notifications when someone in the associated CRM changes their position & company.Screenshot of Task creator, to keep track of a to-do list by creating tasks as reminders for specific CRM records