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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clear C2 C2CRM

    Score9.3 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Clear C2 is a 20yr CRM software development company based in Dallas, TX. They describe their CRM solution C2CRM as robust yet easy to use. It is built for companies of all industries and sizes (10 user minimum), and presented as a customizable CRM designed to drive sales, mange customer relationships and automate internal processes.

    $37

    per month per user

    DemandTools

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADemandTools for AppExchange is a data quality toolset for Salesforce.com CRM centric customers. The product comprises 11 individual modules to control, standardize, verify, deduplicate, import and manipulate Salesforce and/or Force.com data.N/A

    IBM InfoSphere Information Server

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AIBM InfoSphere Information Server is a data integration platform used to understand, cleanse, monitor and transform data. The offerings provide massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Clear C2 C2CRMDemandToolsIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Clear C2 C2CRMDemandToolsIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsCore package starts at $37 per user/per month. Includes all features to track and manage customer and prospects (email integration, unlimited workflows, unlimited data, custom dashboards and report and much more). Additional modules of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support are $15 add-ons (per user, per month)
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    Clear C2 C2CRM
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    83%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Clear C2 C2CRMDemandToolsIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    DemandTools
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    Customer data management / contact management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management8.13 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management8.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.7
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Case management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    DemandTools
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    Lead management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.13 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Task management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.7
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Forecasting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Custom fields9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Single sign-on capability8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Social data9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Marketing automation9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Feature
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Mobile access8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Connect to traditional data sources00 Ratings00 Ratings9.94 Ratings
    Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL00 Ratings00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    Clear C2 C2CRM
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    DemandTools
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Simple transformations00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Complex transformations00 Ratings00 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Data Modeling
    Comparison of Data Modeling features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Data model creation00 Ratings00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
    Metadata management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Business rules and workflow00 Ratings00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Testing and debugging00 Ratings00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Clear C2 C2CRM and DemandTools and IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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    IBM InfoSphere Information Server
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Integration with data quality tools00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools00 Ratings00 Ratings9.53 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Clear C2 C2CRMDemandToolsIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (118 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (16 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
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    Availability
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    9.8
    (2 ratings)
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    Performance
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    8.5
    (3 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
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    Online Training
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    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.9
    (6 ratings)
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    Configurability
    -
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    7.5
    (2 ratings)
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    Ease of integration
    -
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    9.0
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    Product Scalability
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    8.5
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    Vendor post-sale
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Clear C2 C2CRMDemandToolsIBM InfoSphere Information Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    It
    allows the best sales with our customers. It is the best CRM software in the
    market. If customers need help then it allows their users to contact them
    directly and they give good feedback in a short time.
    Read full review
    Validity
    DemandTools is good for almost everything related to mass data manipulation. The only scenario I haven't tried using DemandTools and was recommended to use Data Loader for was inserting records while keeping the original created date. The issue was that we had a disconnection with an external messaging partner, and when the records were retrieved, a few days had passed since the original day of the incoming messages. To insert the messages while keeping the original created date, DataLoader was helpful. I am not sure how to do that in DemandTools. But again, for everything else, DemandTools is a lifesaver.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    Information Server is extremely useful to replace manual developments that require a lot of coding effort. It significantly increases the productivity of the initial development and the future maintenance of the processes since it has a visual development environment with self-documentation.
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    Pros
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    • An incredible application in making sales and marketing in a single go.
    • Good to comprehend business opportunities and to protect the product’s promotion in the market.
    • It's a very simple and easy application. Once installed [it] can give the maximum benefits. Nothing can stop this tool from making wise decisions and providing ways to implement and observe the process further.
    • Its mobile version helps us to watch the business detail for 24-hours and is a good way to communicate with clients on demand.
    • Its managing abilities are not underestimated because of its to-the-point business overview.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    • PowerGrid can review and make the updates simultaneously.
    • Single Table Dedupe makes merg[ing] the records easy and can make updates at the same time.
    • BulkBackup [is] just one click, majority data got updated.
    • Scenarios save a lot of time for similar working load.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • IIS best for ETL ,not ELT , and many and diffrent source systems.
    • It also can process big data , unstuctured data
    • It is not only DWH , you can use infosphere for analys and see the bigger architecture of your OLTP systems
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    • Unsure, as I have not seen issues that weren't resolved quickly and professionally.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    • I wish I could make changes to my existing scenarios using save rather than having to create a whole new scenario. Maybe you can, I just haven't been able to.
    • Some features aren't user intuitive and it takes a while to learn.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • I would be nice to have a new web development environment for DataStage.
    • Connectivity Packs such as Pack for SAP Application are a little pricey.
    • It is confusing for new developers the possibility of developing jobs using different execution engines such as Parallel or Server.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Validity
    It's a great product. The only thing that holds us back is it was frustrating working with their sales team. We also don't like that when Validity purchased DemandTools they immediately started charging us quite a bit while it had been free for non-profit users when CRMFusion owned it. They also don't let you buy it for just 1 or 2 seats, you have to pay, I believe, in batches of 100 seats.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • Scale of implementation
    • IBM techsupport
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    I like most and the features help me to manage customer details and their orders. It is very easy, I [have been] using this application for a long time and its integration with other applications is perfect for [a] fast workflow.
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    Validity
    Allows for control in uploading lists, saved processes for checking duplicate records.

    Allows for backup files and quick reverts if something goes wrong.

    Extends reporting when Salesforce.com cannot support specific pieces of info being put together in a report.

    Automated processes for set and forget hygiene tasks
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Validity
    There has not been a time since I started 9 months ago that I've encountered any kind of downtime.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Clear C2 C2CRM
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    Validity
    DemandTools is a bit clunky and slow at times
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    C2CRM delivers us the best features for improving business tasks and it is very handy for launching new products in front of others. I can easily gather all the detail of customers in one place and we can discuss and increase product marketing. Its social media integration is great to advertise product features, so that's why I really like it.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    Support can be slow so do not expect quick turn for urgent issues.
    Help for specific queries not not there. Product tech support is offered. It would be great if query support, even if paid, was offered
    The training webinars help with the basics but not much if you need advanced functionality.
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Validity
    The trainings are free live webinars that give you a solid base for getting started with the program. The only weakness is they don't have any advanced classes.
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Validity
    I had just started using Salesforce about 3 months before I did the implementation myself, and it was easy to do just following their step-by-step instructions.
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    I HIGHLY recommend Clear C2 C2CRM above any other platform.
    Incentivized
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    Validity
    Though RingLead has much more to offer in terms of automation (and it is in Salesforce rather than a separate program), DemandTools still has our heart. DemandTools is very cost-friendly and we were able to increase the value of DemandTools by programming in additional saved scenarios. I decreased admin time in the DemandTools suite by approximately 25% after implementing saved scenarios for every reoccurring update or list upload.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    DataStage is more robust and stable than ODI The ability to perform complex transformations or implement business rules is much more developed in DS
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    Scalability
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Validity
    It's done everything we've needed it to do.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Clear C2 C2CRM
    • It has been [designed] for sales reps. They can focus on sales and building relationships with clients. It is best for businesses from all sectors who want good results. They give training online and through webinars.
    • Its features are very advanced and good. It gives users lots of documentation storage, assists achieve, retail machine integration, [and] task management.
    • The next step is to win customers from other tools over profitable sales. And then retaining these customers with their services and support. The new interface has [been] launched for a better understanding of users as it increases day-to-day productivity due to lesser complexity.
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    Validity
    • It is a tremendous time saver. It does things Salesforce doesn't even have the capability to do. Tasks that would take hours to manually complete.
    • We can process a tremendous amount of data daily through one person, vs. weeks for the data to be cleaned, reviewed, routed and input.
    • Saves on headcount by allowing a dedicated user to set up batches and jobs for other teams to ensure their data integrity.
    • The return on investment isn't easily quantifiable but it is FELT in our department.
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • Productivity of the development of integration processes.
    • Better documentation and governance.
    • Reduce training costs of various technologies.
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