ADAPTcrm vs. Salesforce Starter

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADAPTcrm
Score 7.4 out of 10
N/A
ADAPTcrm is an integrated customer relationship management (CRM) designed specifically for mid-sized manufacturers and distributors.N/A
Salesforce Starter
Score 8.2 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Salesforce Starter (formerly Salesforce Essentials) is a small business CRM that replaces the former SalesforceIQ product. It is priced at $35 per user, on a monthly basis, or at $25 per month for if billed annually ($300) and can be tried free for 14 days on a trial.
$35
per month per user
Pricing
ADAPTcrmSalesforce Starter
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADAPTcrmSalesforce Starter
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
ADAPTcrmSalesforce Starter
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
9.0
3 Ratings
16% above category average
Salesforce Starter
9.1
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Customer data management / contact management8.73 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Workflow management9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Territory management8.73 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Opportunity management8.73 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.03 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Contract management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Quote & order management9.73 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.43 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management9.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
9.2
3 Ratings
20% above category average
Salesforce Starter
-
Ratings
Case management9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Call center management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Help desk management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
8.9
3 Ratings
16% above category average
Salesforce Starter
7.0
3 Ratings
8% below category average
Lead management9.03 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Email marketing8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
9.1
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Salesforce Starter
9.0
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Task management9.73 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management8.73 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Reporting9.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
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ADAPTcrm
9.1
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Salesforce Starter
10.0
2 Ratings
27% above category average
Forecasting9.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.73 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Customizable reports9.73 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
8.7
3 Ratings
14% above category average
Salesforce Starter
10.0
3 Ratings
28% above category average
Custom fields8.73 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Custom objects8.43 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Scripting environment8.73 Ratings10.02 Ratings
API for custom integration9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
9.1
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Salesforce Starter
10.0
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.03 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.23 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
8.7
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Salesforce Starter
5.0
2 Ratings
37% below category average
Social data9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Social engagement8.43 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
8.9
3 Ratings
22% above category average
Salesforce Starter
5.0
2 Ratings
36% below category average
Marketing automation9.03 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Compensation management8.72 Ratings4.02 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
ADAPTcrm
8.7
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Salesforce Starter
10.0
3 Ratings
29% above category average
Mobile access8.72 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
ADAPTcrmSalesforce Starter
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADAPTcrmSalesforce Starter
Likelihood to Recommend
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
We have been using Adapt for almost a year or more and it is the best CRM solution and has helped us in saving our time and also in finding various contacts from our LinkedIn connections. It enabled us to grow our network by connecting us to the market for our products. when it comes to its price its subscription rate is quite high and it gets buggy sometimes.
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Salesforce
If you own a business that has complex selling processes or requires integrations with 3rd party tools/systems, you should look at Professional, Enterprise, or Unlimited editions. Salesforce operates very well across pretty much every industry, but not all sales, marketing, and operational processes are created equal. If your marketing process requires a long list of sendable contacts then I would recommend adding on Pardot or Hubspot. Always start small and scale up, to avoid boxing yourself in down the road.
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Pros
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
  • It provides a nice, single package of multiple features as in all in one solution business program. It can be used to help run many operations in an organization.
  • ADAPTcrm provides a fairly robust interface that can be individually tailored to each user, making it a bit more personable.
  • The program can be linked into other systems like Outlook which can alleviate the need for manual entry of contacts.
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Salesforce
  • Tracking phone calls is extremely easy when using the app on the iphone. After a phone call is complete it prompts the user to enter in call details.
  • SalesforceIQ also automatically logs emails for us. This has saved us time from entering in information manually.
  • SalesforceIQ was easy to set up and allowed us customization for fields that were relevant to our business.
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Cons
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
  • Sometimes in the middle of work, it logs us out and it needs to be fixed as it is annoying.
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Salesforce
  • Price point for smaller startups. Not budget friendly.
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Usability
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
Adapt CRM is the perfect tool for everyone looking for the solution to manage customer relations. It has proved itself as a time saver and we can focus on other parts of our organization too without any compromise on our customer relations. It has many features for customization. Additionally, its customer service is so good and helpful and unlike other software of this kind, we have found it quite user-friendly.
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Salesforce
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
CRM solutions are always meant to strengthen client relationships and ADAPTcrm has helped us in achieving one of our business objectives of strengthening our bond with our clients.
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Salesforce
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Alternatives Considered
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
ADAPTcrm is a bit different than other programs with similar feature sets. It offers a more well-rounded set of features that can be beneficial for an organization looking for an in all-in-one solution without much customization. On the other hand, if customization or changes are needed, the costs can be increased greatly with the need for developers or support from the company. Some CRM solutions may require a great deal of programming which ADAPTcrm does not necessarily need, potentially saving a great deal of time in implementation.
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Salesforce
Salesforce Starter is exactly what it says. It's specific to getting a small business up and running effectively, without unnecessary development or internal overhead required. It doesn't allow for a ton of customization, but it provides more than most other providers across sales, service, and integration/automating business processes. Some tools are more specific to organizations that want to focus on a specific area to grow or manage their business. That's where the other package types and integrations with specific tools come in
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Return on Investment
ADAPT Software Applications, Inc.
  • It has resulted in growth of our company.
  • It has enabled to make more connections in market.
  • It has proved as a time saver for us.
  • Its cost has a major negative impact on us.
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Salesforce
  • We have noticed since we have started using SalesforceIQ to communicate items on customer account notes we have freed up hours of phone time between employees allowing us to better answer customer phone calls. This is especially true in our parts department where we have inside and outside sales.
  • We tied in use of Salesforce to our bonus structure to encourage employees to use the software. It is the direction our business is going and we needed everyone to participate to make it work. The newer the employee the better they are about logging information and visits.
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