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    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AEverest is an integrated email success platform providing crucial insights and deliverability guidance so users can reach more people, increase engagement, and improve efficiencies of their email programs. Everest helps to improve email deliverability by getting complete visibility into email marketing metrics and sender reputation, understand the audience and deliver content that is timely, personalized, and functions flawlessly on any device, and get a holistic view of a company's…

    $20

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    Zoho Campaigns

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AZoho Campaigns is an email marketing and social networking campaigning tool for smaller companies that helps create, send, and track effective email campaigns. It features list management and segmentation, A/B Testing, tracking and reporting, automation, and mobile campaign management.

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    Pricing
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
    Editions & Modules
    Elements
    $20
    per month
    Elements Plus
    $525
    per month
    Professional
    Custom Pricing
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Forever Free
    $0
    Standard Plan
    $3 for 500 contacts
    per month
    Professional Plan
    $4.5 for 500 contacts
    per month
    Pay as you go
    $14 for 500 contacts
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
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    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Everest (Return Path + 250ok) and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)
    6.1
    21 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    4.7
    25 Ratings
    51% below category average
    WYSIWYG email editor5.02 Ratings3.024 Ratings
    Dynamic content5.32 Ratings7.025 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content6.47 Ratings5.022 Ratings
    Landing pages5.02 Ratings3.017 Ratings
    A/B testing6.58 Ratings4.021 Ratings
    Mobile optimization3.36 Ratings6.023 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting8.021 Ratings3.025 Ratings
    List management7.09 Ratings7.024 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences8.02 Ratings4.019 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Everest (Return Path + 250ok) and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)
    6.1
    22 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    5.3
    25 Ratings
    37% below category average
    Dashboards7.222 Ratings4.024 Ratings
    Standard reports6.720 Ratings6.025 Ratings
    Custom reports4.516 Ratings6.021 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Everest (Return Path + 250ok) and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)
    8.0
    10 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    3.7
    3 Ratings
    73% below category average
    URL Validation8.16 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Link Tracking6.73 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Image Validation7.66 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Inbox Display8.57 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools7.54 Ratings4.03 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews9.08 Ratings4.03 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.4
    (27 ratings)
    6.2
    (25 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Everest (Return Path + 250ok)Zoho Campaigns
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Validity
    Every new or established brand should be using Everest. It doesn't matter what you're trying to say in your emails—if they're not reaching the inbox, no one is listening or reading. Everest gives you the insight you need to understand your inbox placement, reputation and so much more.
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    Zoho
    It is well suited in scenarios:
    1. Well-defined static list with proper info.
    2. Not building email templates from scratch
    3. Litmus testing involved
    4. Easy to use simple automation journeys involved
    Not well-suited scenarios:
    1. Complex Customer journeys
    2. Dynamic content involved
    3. Integration with other products other than the ZOHO suite
    4. Testing API limits
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    Pros
    Validity
    • Individualized attention. They really dug in to understand our products and services.
    • Easy-to-understand training and actionable items that you can sustain over a long period of time.
    • They're embedded in our instance of Exact Target, so I'm able to review the entire email program and don't have to open up a separate tool to gather this information.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • The best thing about this software is its integration with G-suite.
    • It's user interface is so easy that any user can learn it quickly. And it is very easy to operate.
    • It helps users to engage subscribers via various social media platforms.
    • It allows users to compare various email campaigns.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Validity
    • Some domain summary data inconsistent with seedlist detail
    • UI feels a little dated
    • Reporting options are limited
    • As part of the SFMC integration, Return Path support issues and question go through Salesforce, not Return Path
    • Inbox Preview rendering could be more robust and extensive
    • Would like to see Dark Mode previewing rendering
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Zoho should start by throwing this tool in the trash and then recreate it from scratch. There are so many flaws I would be here all year trying to list them all. Start by the fact that creating templates is an absolute nightmare. You'll find over and over again that something that should be easily executed can't be done. It is NOT a plug and play program. Everything is trial and error.
    • The reporting SUCKS bad. It gives you basics, but if you want any real insights... I have to export all my data into my own spreadsheets to compare results from multiple campaigns.
    • Customer service is B.A.D. You'll spend HOURS upon HOURS with a tech support team that knows less than you. The only time anything gets accomplished is when you work with a programmer. BUT, you'll seriously waste 1-2 hours explaining a problem to someone who is only taking notes. You'll get so frustrated when they try to show you how they think it works and you respond with... "I know how this works because I have used it for a year - the problem is that it stopped working the way it always did before. They will argue with you. You will respond accordingly. They will close tickets without resolution. Speaking of tickets, you'll never get one. They say they will take care of it and a week later you will follow-up and no one will have any idea what is going on. You'll start from scratch and be even more frustrated. You will learn to "fix" it on your own or deal with it, broken.
    • After two years, I'm still not sure if my emails even make it to an inbox. When asked, you'll be told that you need to write better subject lines. I call bull****. Don't rely on this product to deliver your email. And don't question Zoho, as it will always be your fault.
    • You can't use this tool to send to ANY group email addresses. You can't even override the system. I have a lot of clients that use info@xxx.com or sales@xxx.com, etc. and I have to send them personal emails since this will not allow them to be sent. They say it is to protect them from getting blacklisted. I call bull**** again.
    • The templates offered by the system are crap - unless you only send holiday emails. Not a large selection of just generic templates. You'll be pulling your hair out trying to use their builder to create your own. In the end, you'll end up sending emails with nothing "pretty" about them.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Validity
    We have two separate areas for using Return Path. Our web ecommerce area that is using only transactional emails and a marketing email program that is partnered on the backend with Return Path. I see Return Path continuing to be utilized with our marketing emails, but over time I see less need for our transactional emails to maintain Return Path components.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Because I am a single user organization and the subscription is free for up to 3 users.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Validity
    I find it fairly easy to use, though the interface is a bit clunky and I may be missing some revolutionary use because it's lost in the clutter.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Validity
    Absolutely fantastic support. It runs circles around the competition. They regularly reach out and chat, even if it's just to see if there's any issues we need to discuss. They clearly want the business and don't forget you once you sign the contract which is an issue with other similar services.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Validity
    I joined my company after the implementation was nearly complete. We used the Return Path tool as we slowly increased our send volume in Marketing Cloud to monitor IP reputation and inbox placement.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Validity
    Like I said before, Return Path is really the budget bundle. You get a lot of service for how much you pay. Since I am currently at an early stage startup, we could not afford Litmus, so having Return Path is crucial. The partnership with Salesforce also allowed us to get it at pretty low cost.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Zoho Campaigns is not for beginners to email marketing, but it’s an excellent choice for those who want to send out a lot of emails with few restrictions and great reporting. It’s a no-brainer if you’re already a Zoho user, as Campaigns is included in Zoho One subscriptions and integrates nicely with other Zoho apps.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Validity
    • It has helped identify inbox issues and thus helping our clients reach more inboxes.
    • They have negatively impacted client relations on numerous occasions. They have reached out and told clients they are having issues or need certain products when they are already our clients and we are proving solutions for them.
    • They provide solid customer support when you create a support ticket. They are usually very quick to respond and give you an answer.
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    Zoho
    • It allows us to communicate with all our customers or lists together or individually, and to track how successful our campaigns are.
    • Customer Service is a target area of why we use Zoho Campaigns, and it meets our needs greatly.
    • To date we have not really measured the ROI or impact that Zoho Campaigns has on our marketing efforts but with this product it certainly has the means to do such.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Everest (Return Path + 250ok) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Inbox Placement
Understand inbox placement rates by mailbox provider.Screenshot of Competitive Intelligence
Get visibility into what your competitors are doing well, including subject lines, sending patterns, and more.Screenshot of Design Tests
Collaborate, design, and test your email content across devices and mail clients.Screenshot of Reputation Monitoring
Get the most visibility into your sender reputation.Screenshot of Engagement Metrics
Go beyond the basic data provided by your email service provider. Get a holistic look at all the engagement metrics matters to your email program.Screenshot of List Validation
Verify the addresses on your lists aren't dead, wrong, or dangerous before mailing them and protect your sender reputation.

    Zoho Campaigns Screenshots

    Screenshot of Template editorScreenshot of Real-time analyticsScreenshot of List managementScreenshot of Send time optimizationScreenshot of Automation—WorkflowsScreenshot of Dashboard