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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Anchor

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AAnchor is an accounts receivable automation system that changes way billing is done by automating the process. The software is designed to serve accountants, bookkeepers, tax advisors, and similar agencies.

    $5

    one-time fee per payment received

    Ignition

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AIgnition is a platform for professional services that automates and optimizes proposals, client agreements, billing and payment collection to put an end to late payments, unbilled work and mundane repetitive admin.

    $49

    per month

    Pricing
    AnchorIgnition
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Solo
    $49
    per month
    Core
    $149
    per month
    Pro
    $249
    per month
    Pro+
    $499
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AnchorIgnition
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    AnchorIgnition
    Accounts Receivable
    Comparison of Accounts Receivable features of Anchor and Ignition
    Feature
    Anchor
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Ignition
    -
    Ratings
    Invoice Control10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Statements9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic Reminders10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Reconciliation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial Reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Accounting Systems:8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Proposal Creation & Organization
    Comparison of Proposal Creation & Organization features of Anchor and Ignition
    Feature
    Anchor
    -
    Ratings
    Ignition
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Proposal branding00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Proposal templates00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Proposal content library updates00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Searchable proposal database00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Proposal Collaboration & Workflow
    Comparison of Proposal Collaboration & Workflow features of Anchor and Ignition
    Feature
    Anchor
    -
    Ratings
    Ignition
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Proposal collaboration & approval00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    User permissions/proposal editing controls00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Sales proposal workflow00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Proposal automation user interface00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Proposal Delivery
    Comparison of Proposal Delivery features of Anchor and Ignition
    Feature
    Anchor
    -
    Ratings
    Ignition
    8.3
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Proposal distribution00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Interactive proposals00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Proposal content tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    AnchorIgnition
    Small Businesses
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    Qwilr
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    AnchorIgnition
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AnchorIgnition
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Anchor
    Anchor is well suited for solopreneurs and small businesses that may want to use the app in conjunction with their accounting software (QuickBooks and Xero). When used in tandem with their accounting software, billing and reporting issues can be resolved. For those solopreneurs and small businesses that do not use the listed accounting apps, in my opinion, Anchor may not be a good fit.
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    Ignition
    Ignition (initially called Practice Ignition) performs quite well at proposal building, contract development, tracking and invoicing, payment and collections. The only issues where I see Ignition not being a good fit is in smaller firms that require a more feature rich plan. A perfect example is a solo firm has a limited number of proposals they can activate, and would have to spend extra for additional features like multiple e-signatures.
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    Pros
    Anchor
    No answers on this topic
    Ignition
    • Automatic Payments: You set up a proposal to collect payments once and you don't have to worry about bugging the client for payment every month.
    • Amazing support: I have always received answers from the support team within the same day. They are very patient and understanding.
    • Integrates with Xero: It integrates with our accounting software, making reporting faster.
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    Cons
    Anchor
    No answers on this topic
    Ignition
    • The charge back process is messy and not transparent enough. When there is a charge back, PI deducts the amount from other payments settling on the same day, and does not provide a break down of the amounts. This makes it impossible to track without getting help from support.
    • PI should send email alerts monthly (or at some interval determined by user) for expiring engagements.
    • PI should allow the client to make service selections -- we should be able to offer 2 or 3 options under a service offering, and the client chooses and sees the impact on monthly/annual pricing.
    • PI should allow for more than 2 templates (Business and Individual).
    • PI should integrate with Jet Pack Workflow to automate the creation of new jobs once a proposal is approved.
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    Usability
    Anchor
    From the start of the relationship with Anchor, they are there to assist. I really like the fact that in the setup process, the app does a review of our website to get a feel of the types of services our business offers. As of the writing of this review Anchor has recently launched a mobile app, which should be an exciting addition. Still testing the app now.
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    Ignition
    The Ignition product is quite usable for the average user. The app has preloaded templates that can get even new-hires to navigate the software and set up proposals. The only area where I see the Ignition product lacking is the additional fees smaller firms may have to pay to get the full feature advantages of the product.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Anchor
    No answers on this topic
    Ignition
    You aren't able to customize the design of the proposal, but it surpases everything we have ever tried. It's easy to use and quick to learn.
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    Return on Investment
    Anchor
    No answers on this topic
    Ignition
    • We have reduced our A/R by 60% and expect to completely eliminate A/R by the end of this year.
    Incentivized
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