Nimble vs. Zoho CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Nimble
Score 9.8 out of 10
N/A
Nimble is a social customer relationship management (CRM) system with features such as contact management and data-driven analytics.
$19
Per User Per Month
Zoho CRM
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Zoho CRM is a simple, very low-cost CRM option for the smaller end of the SMB segment. The product has several useful integrations with other products, including QuickBooks, and Google Apps and Google Docs. The product also has an integrated project management module.
$14
Per User/Per Month
Pricing
NimbleZoho CRM
Editions & Modules
Business
$19.00
Per User Per Month
Standard
$14.00
Per User/Per Month
Professional
$23.00
Per User/Per Month
Enterprise
$40.00
Per User/Per Month
Ultimate
$52.00
Per User/Per Month
Plus
$57.00
Per User/Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NimbleZoho CRM
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$14 /user/month
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
NimbleZoho CRM
Features
NimbleZoho CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.5
Ratings
10% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.5
Ratings
10% above category average
Customer data management / contact management9.50 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Workflow management8.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Territory management8.70 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Opportunity management8.10 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.40 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Contract management8.50 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Quote & order management6.60 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.20 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management8.10 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.1
Ratings
7% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.3
Ratings
10% above category average
Case management7.90 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Call center management8.20 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Help desk management8.30 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.7
Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.5
Ratings
11% above category average
Lead management8.40 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Email marketing9.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.2
Ratings
8% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.4
Ratings
10% above category average
Task management8.50 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management8.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Reporting7.70 Ratings8.50 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.5
Ratings
12% above category average
Forecasting8.90 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.80 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Customizable reports9.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.6
Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.3
Ratings
10% above category average
Custom fields9.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Custom objects8.30 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Scripting environment8.50 Ratings8.20 Ratings
API for custom integration8.80 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
9.3
Ratings
11% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.4
Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.30 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.4
Ratings
13% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.3
Ratings
12% above category average
Social data8.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Social engagement8.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.8
Ratings
18% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.6
Ratings
16% above category average
Marketing automation8.70 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Compensation management8.90 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Nimble
8.3
Ratings
12% above category average
Zoho CRM
8.6
Ratings
16% above category average
Mobile access8.30 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Best Alternatives
NimbleZoho CRM
Small Businesses
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Salesmate
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Salesmate
Score 10.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Creatio
Creatio
Score 9.7 out of 10
Creatio
Creatio
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Creatio
Creatio
Score 9.7 out of 10
Creatio
Creatio
Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
NimbleZoho CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
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8.5
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.3
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(0 ratings)
6.1
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
5.6
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.6
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.1
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
5.7
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NimbleZoho CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
[Nimble] has been the best platform for us to manage contacts and information from the
contacts. Great dashboard, fast UI, and complete package with all features
helping us a lot. I would definitely recommend this software to other
businesses to have this in their ecosystem to be more productive.
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This is very useful and handy software for initial use and sometimes later on. Its low price and rich features make it one of the most suitable software for small and midsize organizations. Customer management and tracking make your daily tasks easier.
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Pros
  • Nimble is the CRM solution used to strengthen business relationships with our frequent and potential customers.
  • We like that it allows us to follow up with our customers.
  • Its integration with email tools, social networks, and other programs allows me to keep in touch with customers and prospects.
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  • Zoho CRM has so much space to capture lots of information.
  • Zoho CRM can be customized for your organization's needs.
  • Zoho CRM is great for running reports to help make business decisions.
  • We love all the different dashboards we can create.
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Cons
  • I dont like the functionality aspect of how one of the controllers is always on standby, they dont load balance, meaning you can be on the same controller for the life of the appliance
  • The 4.x firmware was pretty buggy and it gave off a lot of temp alarms
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  • Need some way to switch a field type without losing the pre-existing data.
  • The settings controls should be broken out differently - I don't like that I can't keep some users from exporting all contact records (i.e., the entire Contacts module) because if the export function is turned off, the export function of Reports for those same modules is also blocked.
  • Frustrating that only 3 custom lookup fields are allowed per module in our license.
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Likelihood to Renew
It's truly a great system if you get it for the right reasons. Don't expect it to do everything a mid market organization would require but for any small business or mid to large organizations which would like to integrate to it for the social insights capabilities this is a leading solution which can add value immediately
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We are generally very satisfied with the zoho crm. Some extras are just added to improve productivity but overall Zoho CRM is highly recommended over many competitors. You can start with a few clicks to configure your needs. As you become an expert, you will be able to activate and configure the modules and integrations that you require. I know we still have a lot to discover so we're sticking with Zoho CRM, we're not interested in new options at the moment
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Usability
The platform has more advantages and positives as compared to challenges or negatives in comparison to other comparable products and platforms available in the marketplace. It was extremely easy to get started with the initial deployment which makes the choice much clearer. Finally its tight integration not just with Microsoft O365 suite, but also with [the] most popular social media platforms available makes it a very favorable platform in its domain.
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Compared to our previous CRM, Zoho is a breeze. I can look up customers and reports with no issue. There are times when it may be difficult to find something, but I assume that is because I am not in Zoho every day like the sales team is. It does everything we need very simply, so I would definitely recommend it to others.
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Reliability and Availability
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In my many years using Zoho, I think there were only 1 or 2 days when there was something happening and I was not able to log in. Sure, it wasn't fun and we all panicked a bit, but right after that, all was well and work-life continued. Being cloud based, I'm never worried about losing my iPhone, iPad or Laptop as I know I can log in anywhere on any device and workflow won't stop.
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Performance
No answers on this topic
I don't recall every having any issues with a page not loading due to it being a Zoho issue. Anytime I've had any issues with something being wonky, I clear cache and that has always solved the problem. Or a simply computer reboot and we're back, hard at work. Look, I don't expect any product to delivery 100%, 100% of the time but if I had any consistent ongoing issues, I would have left many years ago. I still keep my eyes open to what is new but after a quick evaluation, I know Zoho will long be my home.
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Support Rating
Nimble customer service is enjoyable. With great patience, they work tirelessly to help their customers. It was highly beneficial to employees to have access to remote support sessions. We decided to get in touch with them to learn more about any previously mentioned features. Because of this, Nimble has a strong foundation. I think it's a fantastic option.
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We did the training and that was a huge waste of money. The information provided was basic and the instructor was sloppy (he even forgot to turn off his mic when he used the restroom - no one should ever hear what we heard). I offered up a 9 because we were able to find what we needed on your website.
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In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
I attended a Zoho-Holics event in Austin, TX, several years ago, and it blew my mind. So many industries were represented using Zoho in so many different ways. It was unbelievable all that I learned from that experience, as there were features that I wasn't aware of that I immediately started using. Best of all, the trainers were patient and knowledgeable
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Online Training
No answers on this topic
There is an endless supply of YouTube videos from Zoho and the many Zoho partners/consultants. Plus, Zoho has it's own library of training videos and webinars to learn from plus an entire community at the ready to answer any questions. While Zoho has been available for many years, there are constantly new training videos and webinars available for the novice and the experienced users.
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Implementation Rating
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This should have been a project run by IT and implemented by IT but instead was implemented by Sales team and managed by them. Since this was the case our implementation has had many issues. Starting at the company required me to dig in and correct a lot of stuff within the initial set up.
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Alternatives Considered
I cannot regard Salesforce as a perfect tool for CRM. I found Salesforce lacks many important features that we were looking for. Moreover, [the] email marketing feature of Salesforce wasn’t working well and I didn’t like that feature. But on the other side, the email marketing feature of Nimble works excellently and Nimble is a complete package for CRM.
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We required a full-featured corporate working tool, and Hubspot wasn't the most excellent alternative. We were guaranteed that Zoho CRM may fill up the holes in our earlier framework. Furthermore, Zoho is fantastically cost-effective for indeed the most minor endeavors, giving everything they need. All things considered, Zoho CRM has upgraded our client intelligent and assisted our operations.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
We're still in the early stages of scaling this across departments. We have high aspirations of doing this, but it takes time to migrate to the new system and to help people get acquainted of doing their work in a different way thru Zoho.
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Return on Investment
  • As the investment made with nimble is only 15 dollars per month, it is easy to return it and double profits in a short time, but this is totally relative to the number of people that are working on the platform account.
  • Based on the above, it is easy to deduce that nimble is a little better suited to small businesses that require a smaller number of sellers, since it does not ensure that all sellers can cover their quota.
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  • It is very cost-effective. It has all the features we need at a significantly lower cost than the alternatives.
  • It is also very customizable; we created our own set of objects, etc., based on our workflows.
  • It is easy to integrate into your systems.
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ScreenShots

Zoho CRM Screenshots

Screenshot of Deals - Cash in on all opportunities. Close more deals. Great sales management is all about prioritizing, tracking, and monitoring the deals in your pipeline. Zoho CRM gives you everything you need to manage deals across territories and sales structures.Screenshot of Activities - Keep track of all the tasks, meetings, calls, events, or activity records. Neatly organize the numerous records along with the activities associated to them such as follow-up, pre sales and post sales activities, phone conversations etc.