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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SmartVault

    Score6 out of 10
    N/ASmartVault is a file syncing and sharing option from the Houston based company of the same name.

    $16

    per user/per month

    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AWolters Kluwer offers the ProSystem fx Suite (also the CCH ProSystem fx Suite editions with similar capabilities), a workflow management suite with document management system for accounting firms. The solution presents centralized firm management capabilities with firm, employee and client dashboard, project and contact management, and billing / invoicing, as well as reporting and marketing capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    SmartVaultWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $16
    per user/per month
    Professional
    $20
    per user/per month
    Accounting Pro
    $40
    per user/per month
    Enterprise
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SmartVaultWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SmartVaultWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of SmartVault and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    SmartVault
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    -
    Ratings
    Document collaboration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    File search10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of SmartVault and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    SmartVault
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
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    Ratings
    User and role management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File organization5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of SmartVault and Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Feature
    SmartVault
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Wolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    -
    Ratings
    Performance5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reliability5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SmartVaultWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SmartVaultWolters Kluwer CCH ProSystem fx
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SmartVault Corporation
    SmartVault sends out a cover letter with the tax returns that includes a link for them to download their tax returns, avoiding the insecurity of an email attachment. It does not include a statement retrieval feature but does work very nicely with a third-party app called FileThis. The majority of the users in the office have not been able to install the Outlook plug-in due to "a certificate error." In five years, SmartVault has not addressed this issue.
    Incentivized
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    Wolters Kluwer
    It does well with preparing tax returns once all the updates are in. It does a good job of providing report creation flexibility. Their multiple applications communicate well with each other. The Engagement module which is designed for audits needs improvement. So does their Scan module which is designed for document management.
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    Pros
    SmartVault Corporation
    • Easy navigation
    • Email notifications
    • Document previews
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    Wolters Kluwer
    • Robust tax preparation
    • Workflow management for teams
    • Integration with other apps
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    Cons
    SmartVault Corporation
    • They have cut back on support as have many SaaS companies recently.
    • The documentation can sometimes be a little difficult to follow.
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    Wolters Kluwer
    • There are times in which the program does freeze/stopped processes
    • The binder search feature could be enhanced for easier use
    • Ability to change a client name and have it reflected in the local file room
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    Support Rating
    SmartVault Corporation
    Reaching someone is more difficult than it should be. Also, they don't take possession of known issues always suggesting it is a local PC issue in initial conversations. That, of course, can be frustrating for the end-user.
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    Wolters Kluwer
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    Alternatives Considered
    SmartVault Corporation
    Sales team was responsive, price was good, functionality was acceptable
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    Wolters Kluwer
    Intacct is what we use for data input and management. It is on cloud like CCH ProSytem fx is. We can use it anywhere, away on a conference, work from home, work offsite, as long as we have a laptop and internet. There is nothing to install on your computer, you just need the link and your username and password to log in. Microsoft Dynamics GP was used for 3 years and we finally abandoned it after trying out QuickBooks. The interface was not user friendly. We used QuickBooks for 3 years before we transitioned to Intacct, there was always something broken--no major issues, just small problems--and we got fed up.
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    Return on Investment
    SmartVault Corporation
    • has made sharing documents with large numbers of clients easier
    • has forced us into using their service, or spending time to find a better alternative, in my experience.
    • Speaking personally the product has cost us several thousand dollars over predicted budget costs for a 3-year projection
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    Wolters Kluwer
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