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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BenchmarkONE

    Score8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    BenchmarkONE (formerly Hatchbuck) is an all-in-one sales and marketing software that includes CRM, marketing automation, and email marketing tools. Users can build online forms, manage and segment contacts, engage prospects with relevant follow-up, manage tasks, and track their pipeline.

    $0

    per month

    VerticalResponse

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AVerticalResponse is an email campaign management software and services platform from Deluxe. In addition to providing email marketing tools, VerticalResponse offers fully managed email marketing services from campaign launch and management to reporting and analysis.

    $9

    per month

    Pricing
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $0
    per month
    Pro
    $0
    Agencies
    Special Pricing for Qualifying Agencies
    Basic
    $11.00
    per month
    Pro
    $16.00
    per month
    Pro Plus
    $196.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    8.2
    36 Ratings
    5% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    20% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor5.332 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Dynamic content10.027 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Landing pages10.020 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    A/B testing10.016 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Mobile optimization10.019 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting10.034 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    List management10.036 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences4.514 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    4.0
    29 Ratings
    59% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Lead nurturing automation3.229 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading4.329 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality management4.327 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks4.327 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    7.5
    13 Ratings
    4% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Calendaring7.99 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    6.9
    35 Ratings
    1% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    9 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards3.633 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Standard reports10.026 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Custom reports7.217 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    5.5
    22 Ratings
    29% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    API2.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability2.621 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of BenchmarkONE and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    BenchmarkONE
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    URL Validation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Link Tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Image Validation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inbox Display00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spam Testing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Previews00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (39 ratings)
    10.0
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (24 ratings)
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BenchmarkONEVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BenchmarkONE
    Hatchbuck is great for small to mid size businesses that are really looking to keep track of their progress with their sales leads as well as their existing customers, as well as tracking the activity their customers are taking from their communications, and automate their sales and marketing funnel as much as possible. We are a SaaS company (software as a service), with sales that range from teeny tiny to very big fish so it's been an easy tool to work with to make sure we are communicating with clients based on their size and needs.
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    VerticalResponse
    For businesses requiring advanced email marketing features like sophisticated automation, in-depth analytics, and extensive customization, VerticalResponse might fall short due to its limited featuresVerticalResponse is ideal for small businesses or freelancers who need a simple, straightforward email marketing tool. Its ease of use and basic features make it suitable for those without extensive technical expertise in email marketing
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    Pros
    BenchmarkONE
    • The product is simple to use but can be as complex as you would like it to be.
    • Customer service and support are great. Always responsive and quick to find a solution.
    • The email templates and instructional videos have been helpful.
    • They definitely understand marketing and have created a simple system to support content delivery.
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    VerticalResponse
    • I love the ease of list builder because we often times have a lot of data to import. It would be simply impossible without this tool, considering the amount of customer data we have for any one given email.
    • We really enjoy the ease of use of the HTML wizard as well. It helps even a novice be able to make a beautiful and attention grabbing email.
    • The dashboard is functional and easy to find when you need with a quick search.
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    Cons
    BenchmarkONE
    • Glitchy editor - powerful drag and drop features, but precise formatting can have issues.
    • Stagnant platform - few notable features or fixes over the past two years.
    • Delivery Success - anecdotal customer reports suggest high percent of emails are diverted by spam filters.
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    VerticalResponse
    • The type face is small. Not sure if this is to avoid overwhelming the reader, but I could see this being an issue with vision-impaired people or people who don't see small print well.
    • Sometimes I find it takes multiple clicks to make one simple change. I wish there was a search field at the top of the screen that allowed me to jump directly to a client's entry to update it there.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BenchmarkONE
    In case you can't tell, we are in love with Hatchbuck software. Could it be improved? Of course it could, but, based on our current needs, and the needs of our existing and targeted clients so far, Hatchbuck presents the best fit option available. As a partner we are looking to grow with Hacthbuck into the future.
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    VerticalResponse
    Product is easy for both technical and non-technical people to use. A cost effective solution for sending out large number of messages. We can manage unsubscribes by individual accounts, so we can have multiple multiple accounts combined to maximize our buying power on credits. Effective API for sending/receiving data makes tool a valuable asset.
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    Usability
    BenchmarkONE
    Hatchbuck offers on-boarding, training, and has a suite of videos, which makes it super easy to get started. As with any software that is the key. Have a plan, stay focused, and get started. Once, you begin to play with Hatchbuck you will see that it is very user friendly.
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    VerticalResponse
    I truly love this product. We are moving to an all-in-one system next year and my greatest fear in doing so is how much I will miss this platform. Although we are excited for things ahead, I will always keep Vertical Response in my back pocket incase I don't love the new platform as much
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    Reliability and Availability
    BenchmarkONE
    There has never been any downtime for Hatchbuck, which is very reassuring for me as I market and recruit strenuously for the University at Albany's executive Weekend MBA Program. Hatchbuck team members have also been available when I have reached out to them with questions or issues. With one exception, where one of my e-mails became lost in the Internet "black hole," they have gotten back to me in very timely fashion!
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    VerticalResponse
    Never had an issue with uptime
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    Performance
    BenchmarkONE
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    No issues
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    Support Rating
    BenchmarkONE
    I always get a response within 24 hours, unless I ask on a weekend. The team seems to work together to resolve my issues, answer my questions, and update me on changes. In fact, they have even connected [with] me to ask how they can improve the Hatchbuck software and their service. This is why I love them so much.
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    VerticalResponse
    At Vertical Response the help desk associates are courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell they enjoy what they do. And clearly, they are well trained because most times, the first point of contact is able to resolve any issue you may have. There have been very few times where an associate has needed to get back to me or escalate me to a supervisor
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    Online Training
    BenchmarkONE
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Basic functions and online help...we used what was needed, at the time, and will continue to explore other online trainings as our functional needs expand
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    Implementation Rating
    BenchmarkONE
    Overall very satisfied. More sample please.
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    VerticalResponse
    Salesforce integration never worked right. We had to abandon.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BenchmarkONE
    In the past, I have used Getresponse. I found it very handy for Affiliate Marketing but not good enough for Corporate Marketing. I then incorporated Benchmark Email into my arsenal because it is good enough for both Affiliate Marketing and Corporate Marketing. With the upgrade costs on Benchmark Email not sustainable to a growing entrepreneur like me, I had to get SENDIO. I am learning to use SENDIO and I am discovering it's very cost-effective apart from giving me unlimited space for my contact lists. While SENDIO is the best for bulk emailing, Benchmark Email remains the best for Corporate Emailing, though I am keeping all three software.
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    VerticalResponse
    In addition to using Vertical Response personally I also manage email marketing for clients that already use Mailchimp, Robly and Constant Contact. While most of these platforms all offer similar features I choose Vertical Response first if the client does not have a platform in place. Typically I am also teaching the client how to use this tool and the Vertical Response visual interface is very easy for me to teach a client how to navigate and create their own campaigns.
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    Return on Investment
    BenchmarkONE
    • I personally experience approximately 10-12 positive prospect interactions due to Hatchbuck.
    • It makes it easy to see how many times attachments are viewed, and projects a prospects interest.
    • It guides you to some degree as to when to reach out again.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    • We were able to blast out promotions our company was having to customers which created an increase in business.
    • By blasting out any service issues, it keeps our customers informed so that they are not wondering what is going on.
    • Allows us to store unsubscribed emails so that we are not constantly pestering people who do not want to be emailed.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    BenchmarkONE Screenshots

    Screenshot of See your progress at a glance. BenchmarkONE's dashboard gives you valuable insight into which areas of sales and marketing you should focus on the most.Screenshot of BenchmarkONE's small business CRM makes it simple to track and manage all of your contacts in one spot. BenchmarkONE notifies you when important tasks are due and even sends you hot lead alerts when prospects are ready to buy.Screenshot of Automatically track the pages your contacts have visited on your site, the emails they have been sent, the emails they've opened and the links they've clicked.  Understand their interests to put relevant conversations with prospects and customers at your fingertips.Screenshot of Setting up Email Nurturing campaigns are a snap in BenchmarkONE. You can easily drip relevant content to sales leads and contacts that nurtures them throughout the entire buying process, saving you valuable time and skyrocketing response rates.Screenshot of Create great looking emails using BenchmarkONE's drag and drop email builder, or select a template from our extensive email template library.