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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Close CRM

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AClose.io is a customer relationship management (CRM) software with call management and sales workflow automation capabilities.

    $19

    per month includes 1 user

    Deltek WorkBook

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ANow from Deltek (acquired 2017), WorkBook is a project management solution. Designed for advertising and communications agencies with 30+ employees, the vendor says WorkBook is the perfect solution for multiple locations and collaboration through integrated conversations. Additionally the vendor says it is ideal for project-driven organizations that require CRM, forecasting, project and resource management, traffic as well as integrated billing and accounting. It's a customizable solution with…N/A
    Pricing
    Close CRMDeltek WorkBook
    Editions & Modules
    Solo
    $9
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Essentials
    $35
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Growth
    $99
    per month (paid annually) per user
    Scale
    $139
    per month (paid annually) per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    Close CRMDeltek WorkBook
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional$19 per month
    Additional DetailsThe pricing listed here reflects up to a 35% discount for paying annually. Monthly billing is available at of $19 per user for the Solo plan (only 1 user allowed), $49 per user for the Essentials plan, $109 per user for the Growth plan, and $149 per user for the Scale plan.BASIC PLAN INCLUDES TIME SHEET INCLUDES IPHONE & ANDROID APP Log your time on any job you have access to and get a reminder if you forget to submit hours. You can log your time on any job; billable, non-billable, customer jobs, and internal jobs. WorkBook also keeps track of absence entries and holiday requests. CUSTOMERS & PROJECTS Add as many customers, contacts, and projects/jobs as you like. Jobs are connected to clients and each job can be set to be billable, non-billable, internal, or a client job. COLLABORATION Collaborate with your colleagues and clients and keep track of comments, news, events, and notifications. Receive notifications whenever you need to approve anything, or a warning if something is about to go wrong. FILE SHARING Save all of your files in WorkBook and benefit from having them being kept secure in one, central location. Whenever a new customer or job is added, WorkBook will automatically create a folder structure (decided by you), allowing you to upload all of your documents and briefings to WorkBook. WorkBook will connect directly to your local file server or online storage, which means that you can save your files locally and have them be shown in WorkBook. Moreover, we have options to integrate with Google Drive or Dropbox.
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    Features
    Close CRMDeltek WorkBook
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.5
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Case management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management7.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    9.0
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management8.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    7.9
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Task management8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting5.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    7.5
    6 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports4.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration6.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    8.0
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Social data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Deltek WorkBook
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Deltek WorkBook
    4.6
    3 Ratings
    50% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings4.03 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings4.03 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings3.03 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings5.03 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Close CRM and Deltek WorkBook
    Feature
    Close CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Deltek WorkBook
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Close CRMDeltek WorkBook
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Close CRMDeltek WorkBook
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Close
    Excellent software to increase sales and follow up with existing and new customers. Email and SMS handling are really easy for the sales team, managing leads is really great, and Close merges duplicate leads to help our Data Leads avoid repetitive and unnecessary calls. As mentioned in some comments before, must improve in reports, Close is not appropriate to handle or track agents' hours making it necessary to implement additional software to cover this area.
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    Deltek Inc.
    My recommendation very much depends on who the colleague is. I would recommend WorkBook if it is an accountant, project manager or someone similar, and if the setup is done within WorkBook and passwords, etc. are being used within WorkBook only. I would tell IT Managers to avoid the application and think twice in terms of access management etc.
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    Pros
    Close
    • Email sequences. Create and send a sequence of emails until the sequence finishes or the contact replies to your email. You can also pause the sequence manually.
    • Email sync. Syncs in real time with your email account, which is huge.
    • Zapier integration. We've automated a lot of our pipeline management through the Zapier integration. This saves us soooo much time.
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    Deltek Inc.
    • Workbook handles all processes in a consultancy company
    • Workflow options on all thinkable processes
    • Support global growth and intercompany management
    • Strong planning tool
    • Able to manage multiple clients to one project
    • Advanced template set-up
    • The communication module, so all relevant information is available on the projects
    • Flexible planning and project management
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    Cons
    Close
    • Make it so one can set the time at which the emails go out.
    • Make it easier to set up my workflow.
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    Deltek Inc.
    • The integrations on IT level are not great and should be improved.
    • Change of IP's that's used for logins are being changed without reporting it to super users.
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    Usability
    Close
    It's my favorite CRM to recommend to sales organizations. Robust Telephony options including a Power Dialer, SMS, and Voice Drop, are completely integrated into the CRM. The kicker is you can have "Unlimited" contacts where many platforms charge based on the number of users. This can make a huge difference in monthly billing.
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    Deltek Inc.
    Gets the job done, just not the sexiest.
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    Support Rating
    Close
    I haven't really had the need to use their support, but the only time I had an issue with the platform, the Close team was very attentive and responded in a short span of time. Also they take minimal time to solve issues. The only con here is there is no way to reach out to them apart from email.
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    Deltek Inc.
    Great implementation support, but haven't had many questions since.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Close
    Pipedrive was great for us for a long time. We used it for over 4 years. Our product and process was simple. When things got more complex, we needed something that could handle our growing needs and Pipedrive kept falling short. We built our own custom solution in Airtable and though it worked, we spend a lot of time managing it. Close was able to solve all our issues and save us hours per week in admin work.
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    Deltek Inc.
    Timelog, e-conomic project module and podio
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    Return on Investment
    Close
    • Positive - It's much easier now with Close.io to make sure that no deal falls through the cracks. Therefore helping us recover lost revenue.
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    Deltek Inc.
    • WorkBook is one of the cheaper solutions on the market, which, in the long term, gives a great ROI.
    • We have spent a lot of time on support which is a negative impact.
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    ScreenShots

    Close CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Close's Inbox, which keeps sales team's emails, calls, and follow-ups in one unified view, so nothing slips through the cracks and every lead gets the attention it deserves.Screenshot of Close's Sales Pipeline, which offers a visual overview of every deal in progress, so your team can track opportunities, forecast revenue, and stay focused on moving deals forward.Screenshot of Close's Predictive Dialer. This automatically connects sales reps to live answers back-to-back, eliminating manual dialing and maximizing talk time to reach more prospects in less time.Screenshot of Close's Lead Profiles, which gives team a complete, centralized view of every contact, communication, and activity.Screenshot of Close's Smart Views, which prioritize leads with dynamic, customizable filters that keep sales teams focused.Screenshot of Close's Workflows, which automate repetitive sales tasks and follow-up sequences.

    Deltek WorkBook Screenshots

    Screenshot of TasksScreenshot of Weekly SchedulesProduct screenshotScreenshot of Gantt Chart – Streamline project planning by converting and approved quotes into a schedule with drag ‘n drop resource allocation.Screenshot of Time Entry – Facilitate adoption and ensure accurate time data by integrating task management and time entry.Screenshot of Net Revenue Forecast – Reduce input errors and save valuable time by integrating resourcing, project management and finance to fully control AR and AP and get precise cash flow and net revenue forecasts.