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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ardexus CRM

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AArdexus Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is built as a marketing, sales, service, and mobile CRM solution.N/A

    Basecamp

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ABasecamp is a web-based project-management tool. Basecamp offers features standard to project management platforms, as well as mobile accessibility, unlimited users, and 3rd party integrations. Basecamp is priced by space requirements and concurrent projects.

    $15

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basecamp Plus
    $15
    per month per user
    Basecamp Pro Unlimited
    $299
    per month (billed annually)
    Basecamp Free
    Free
    Limited Capabilities
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Considered Both Products
    Ardexus Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    37signals
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Would buy again
    50 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    45 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    48 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    36 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    42 Answers
    Features
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Case management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Basecamp
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Basecamp
    8.9
    124 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.1123 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.3103 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.243 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.899 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.372 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.6123 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings9.751 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.748 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings9.6115 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings8.2101 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.7100 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.148 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.558 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings8.442 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Ardexus CRM and Basecamp
    Feature
    Ardexus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Basecamp
    8.0
    42 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings10.030 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings10.026 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings8.034 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings4.028 Ratings
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
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    User Ratings
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (150 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (26 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.3
    (20 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.8
    (28 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ardexus CRMBasecamp
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ardexus Inc.
    It is well-suited for mid-sized companies. And the pricing is relatively better. I don't think it will work well well with companies handling bleeding-edge tech. But if u are looking for a typical CRM which does what it's supposed to do, then go for it. And it works well with your ERP software too.
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    37signals
    Basecamp is a wonderful tool for teams of varying degrees of technical knowledge, teams managing lots of different types of "agifall" and waterfall projects, and teams that are remotely distributed. It's probably less useful for more strictly agile-focused development teams, compared to other more flexible software applications like Jira and Asana.
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    Pros
    Ardexus Inc.
    • Integrates well with Lotus Notes
    • Integrates well with Outlook
    • Is IBM-based
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    37signals
    • Task management - It is very easy to add, organize and discuss tasks within Basecamp's interface.
    • The "Campfire" function is great for communicating when you just have a quick question for someone on the team.
    • Notifications - Basecamp lets you decide how often and about what you'd like to be notified. The ability to respond to messages in Basecamp directly via email saves a lot of time.
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    Cons
    Ardexus Inc.
    • UI is very basic
    • NO themes options in web mode
    • NO Call option online
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    37signals
    • High Learning Curve. It's true that it can be easy to use, but to use well and effectively takes some time to learn. It's recommended to have an agreed-upon system in your team of what tools to use and when.
    • Notification Overload. If people aren't careful they could send a notification to everyone when only a couple people were meant to be prompted. And since emails are sent by default, you could have your mailbox overloaded with unnecessary updates. This is where it takes a bit of training in your team to have an agreed-upon system.
    • Lack of organization with Archived Projects. I will often need to reference an archived project to make a new one, but there is only a list of archived projects in alphabetical order, with no way to organize by archive date, or even search.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ardexus Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    37signals
    When I bring new people onto a project, it's immediately obvious how to use Basecamp. I don't have to worry about teaching them the features or walking them through it, it's just incredibly user-friendly. For this reason, I'll continue to renew my subscription even as new people are brought onto production jobs or the client changes.
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    Usability
    Ardexus Inc.
    Firstly, it's relatively cheaper than the other products in this segment but offers more features. For mid-Sized companies, this CRM is the best choice. If the company is already using Lotus Notes, the integration becomes easier. And finally, this is IBM-based.
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    37signals
    It is easy to use, even for clients who have no experience with the platform. It can only get a little cumbersome to ensure that a client can't see certain documents you might want to keep in the Docs & Files folders. And sometimes, getting a client to actually use an unfamiliar platform can be a challenge.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Ardexus Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    37signals
    I've never experienced downtime while using Basecamp, or been unable to access it when I needed it. That's not to say they've never had downtime, but I've been lucky enough not to encounter any, and I work odd hours, including late nights when maintenance is often undertaken.
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    Support Rating
    Ardexus Inc.
    Actually, I never had to use support during all this time.
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    37signals
    For the many reasons I've given, Basecamp is a very strong program. There are a few features I can imagine that might make it even better, but I don't have a basis for comparison to be able to say that there is definitely a better one out there. I've noticed that Basecamp has evolved a bit from the time I started using it until now, so that makes me think that the producer of this program values it and believes in continuous improvement. If you could use the features offered by Basecamp, I would think you could use it with confidence.
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    Implementation Rating
    Ardexus Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    37signals
    Decide the process before implementation - i.e. when it's due 8/9 does that mean 8am, noon, 5pm, 11:59pm? Check your to-do list frequently Set-up templates - just not with the dates (they can be funky)
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ardexus Inc.
    Oracle CRM on-demand is better for a huge company; it doesn't offer the level of customization this CRM offers. It provides less scope for 3rd party integrations. The analytics are far better with Ardexus CRM. Oracle CRM has not changed in 10 years, whereas Ardexus CRM gets constant Updates.
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    37signals
    Pretty good, but [Basecamp] has its drawbacks. Honestly I find the interface non-intuitive and sometimes have trouble figuring out how to change the status of a task. Perhaps it has something to do with the way it was originally set up by the admin, but I'm not sure. I liked Jira's drag and drop obvious functionality, but the project management side of the software was lacking. Smartsheet has excellent project management functionality, but the task management isn't as good.
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    Return on Investment
    Ardexus Inc.
    • Increased per person productivity
    • Saves time when compared to doing it manually
    • It makes data easily retrievable
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    37signals
    • It has saved me time when having to get the same message out to multiple restaurants
    • It has helped us make smarter operational decisions because we can all collaborate on an answer in a shorter amount of time (instead of calling a meeting!!!)
    • The calendar function allows us to plot out our marketing agenda for the month and add/change it together as needed. The chef will post his recipe, the managers will cost it out, the social media manager will post pictures on it, and ultimately we will get that information out on an info sheet to the staff by printing the page.
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