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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CDK

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/ACDK is a provider of integrated data and cloud-based software solutions to dealerships and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries.N/A

    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AFOCUS, by Reynolds and Reynolds, is a CRM that identifies the most profitable activities for salespeople and serving them up. It ensures sales processes are followed, and that users can manage every customer interaction as it happens.N/A

    Sage CRM

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Sage CRM is an SMB-oriented CRM platform offered in both SaaS and on-premise editions. Unlike the Sage SalesLogix product, the SaaS version is a true multi-tenant offering. The platform offers excellent integration with Sage ERP and accounting products. It is also a good global solution and is available in many languages and is used by over 12,000 customers worldwide, with many customers in Europe.

    $33

    per month

    Pricing
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Sage CRM (cloud)
    $45
    Per User per Month
    Sage CRM (on premise)
    $0
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——Tiered pricing is available for multiple users.
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    Community Pulse
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Considered Multiple Products
    CDK
    No answer on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    No answer on this topic
    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
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    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
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    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    143% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.8
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings2.01 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.616 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.517 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.917 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.614 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.216 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.716 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    118% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.1
    16 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings3.01 Ratings8.016 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.215 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.214 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.7
    16 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.816 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.715 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Sage CRM
    9.0
    17 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.015 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings9.113 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    3.7
    1 Ratings
    70% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.6
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.716 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.416 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings8.717 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.6
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.517 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.516 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.314 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    71% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.7
    17 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings3.01 Ratings8.717 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings5.01 Ratings8.813 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Sage CRM
    9.4
    13 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Social data00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.513 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.313 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Sage CRM
    9.0
    14 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of CDK and FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds and Sage CRM
    Feature
    CDK
    -
    Ratings
    FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Sage CRM
    7.8
    16 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings1.01 Ratings7.816 Ratings
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    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Oracle Sales
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    User Ratings
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (3 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.1
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (8 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and ReynoldsSage CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CDK
    CDK Drive is great at connecting all the team members in service/parts. We used to have a foreman who had to dispatch work to each technician, which is now done through CDK Drive. Technicians can get help with part requirements/needs through CDK. Before, each technician had to go back to the parts department and wait. CDK Drive is good at offering an option to record and send a video of what was found on a service diagnosis, this helps with transparency and trust.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    It works because it's the only thing we have to use however Reynolds does not work well with others, I.E., third-party vendors, etc. When it's up for renewal I will strongly suggest we switch
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    as it is a very flexible software that can be adapted to any business model, other functions human resource management, manufacturing and supply chain planning, all these functions are housed in a highly technological interface. I liked this system because it made automating accounts payable so much easier.the control of the basic accounting of any type of company
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    Pros
    CDK
    • It helps us sell more in service.
    • It helps keep track of vehicles coming in.
    • It helps to remind customers who declined a service before.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • Daily work plan
    • Detailed reports
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • When in client profile, it is very intuitive, allowing you to easily transcribe notes in the clients profile.
    • Sage allows 3rd party plugins, so if you utilize a particular phone services or would like to import something as simple as google drive, its compatible.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    CDK
    • Possibly because of the web-based nature, there are times when it can be slightly slow and laggy.
    • Some functions are less intuitive to use than Reynolds and Reynolds but that is more of a personal preference.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • Sometimes you cannot see the calls on the customer profile
    • In my opinion, it is not easy to use
    • I think the reporting can be overwhelming for some
    • From experience, the appointments do not show up in the daily work plan
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Reliance on Apache Tomcat causes a lot of headaches. There are common issues trying to start up the server, resulting from Apache Tomcat misconfigurations, or Java. Some forum posts on Sage City address common issues, but digging into server logs seems to be an often occurrence.
    • Support is somewhat lacking, less user install base means error messages are sometimes hard to find quick answers for. Most of the knowledge found on the internet is in the Sage City forum.
    • Integration with Microsoft 365 causes you to have to turn off some security features. This will result in your 365 tenants running lower security standards than recommended, it may put you at risk for targeted attacks.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CDK
    No answers on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    There are really no other words to say, it is a very easy to use application that is more straightforward and has provided better results with the bulk of features that appeal to a very broad amount of users. There may be other CRM platforms out there that are more prevalent, but I have found them to be much more clunky and less intuitive than Sage CRM.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    CDK
    No answers on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    I think overall it's not a good platform
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Excellent integration with the most important social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter) to get leads. The mobile app is quite useful for speeding up the tasks at hand and not relying on the computer or being in the office to get them done.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    CDK
    No answers on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Sage works very quickly based on the network you are using it on. It is internet based so if your network is slow, it will perform slowly. Reports seem to run reasonably fast, if there is too much information it is trying to populate that could slow it down a little. When Sage CRM is integrated with a Sage ERP product it doesn't tend to slow down either system at all
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    Support Rating
    CDK
    Great job by everyone from the initial sales staff to the implementation team to the support staff. Always ready, willing and able to help out with any questions or issues that arise, even those from people who are simply not computer savvy and have had a hard time transitioning to a new product for everyday use.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    Support is phenomenal however they have a ton of practice because people need to call them so often
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Support team is really slow and they need to work on this really. Sometimes it takes days to resolve a simple query and there is no way to get it expedited. Rest the product is is amazing but the team should look into the costumer support and get it working
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    CDK
    No answers on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Most training would come after a upgrade. Otherwise we would self teach new employees. Training was with a Sage Software partner SWK technologies.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    CDK
    No answers on this topic
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    The implementation and upgrades were rather quick and straight forward. Attempting to link Sage CRM with Sage 100 ERP however was a nightmare and will be avoided by us in the future due to numerous issues.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    CDK
    CDK Drive is way better, but from my experience, the integration process was very long and very painful and we feel CDK Drive could've made that less painful and less lengthy. Once it is working the way it should, I am sure that we will love it. Right now though, every time something else goes wrong, it builds on the frustration of the other 50 things that went wrong prior.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    We have always used Reynolds however I have seen other CRMs that are more user friendly
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Whilst SAGE CRM was selected around 10 years ago and we became a partner, the main contenders would have been at the time Sales Logix and MS CRM 4.0. However, we had extensive experience of the mid-market CRM's and decided on SAGE CRM since it had a clean, easy to understand interface and importantly offered both workflow automation and Self Service capability, all of which across both the Case and Sales and Marketing functionality was seamless and saved time. As it was pure browser based, access was from anywhere we wanted. In my view, SAGE CRM still stacks up well against all the other mid-market CRM systems and offers good value for money, but more importantly, it is an easy to operate and customisable solution which user like. Again, we can teach administration users very quickly to support and customise themselves since the admin. function are clear as well.
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    Return on Investment
    CDK
    • Positive, in that CDK Drive is helping us accomplish objectives that our auto group is presenting for our dealerships to improve/work on as a service dept.
    • Positive in that it keeps up with modern technology and customer expectations in these times with new offerings in communication, recordings, etc.
    • Positive in that it has a response to each requirement that the auto manufacturer comes to us with. OEM starts requiring a new process/offer, and CDK has a way for us to fulfill that.
    Incentivized
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • Slows people down trying to learn it
    • Every option in there costs more money so the executives do not want to pay for things such as click to call
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • It is very affordable in pricing, compared to competitors
    • Lead management and convertion into prospects is also a very easy process
    • Lead capture from web pages should be available, and better ways to capture leads from tradeshows by uploading directly from scanned business cards
    Incentivized
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