ContactOffice vs. SmartSuite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ContactOffice
Score 4.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
ContactOffice is a private label cloud collaboration suite including messaging, collaboration and mobility technologies. It is a suite of web applications (Mail, Docs, Calendar, Contacts) that are accessible anytime, anywhere and from any device.N/A
SmartSuite
Score 3.8 out of 10
N/A
SmartSuite provides a collaborative Work Management platform that enables teams to plan, track and manage workflows - whether it be a project, an ongoing process or routine everyday tasks. SmartSuite helps coordinate people and work across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish the work that matters most. Team members can create a workflow, or choose from over 200 templates that can be tailored to their exact needs.
$10
per month per user
Pricing
ContactOfficeSmartSuite
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ContactOfficeSmartSuite
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
ContactOfficeSmartSuite
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
ContactOffice
7.8
3 Ratings
2% below category average
SmartSuite
1.9
19 Ratings
120% below category average
Task Management8.73 Ratings2.119 Ratings
Gantt Charts7.13 Ratings1.915 Ratings
Scheduling8.13 Ratings1.917 Ratings
Workflow Automation7.12 Ratings2.018 Ratings
Mobile Access7.33 Ratings2.018 Ratings
Search7.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Visual planning tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management00 Ratings2.018 Ratings
Team Collaboration00 Ratings2.119 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings2.119 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Document Management00 Ratings2.018 Ratings
Email integration00 Ratings2.018 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings1.915 Ratings
Change request and Case Management00 Ratings1.917 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings1.916 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
ContactOffice
7.9
3 Ratings
2% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Chat8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Discussions9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Surveys8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
ContactOffice
7.9
3 Ratings
2% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Versioning7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files7.42 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.13 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced security features7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive7.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
ContactOffice
-
Ratings
SmartSuite
1.6
16 Ratings
129% below category average
Quotes/estimates00 Ratings1.915 Ratings
Invoicing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Project & financial reporting00 Ratings1.815 Ratings
Integration with accounting software00 Ratings1.610 Ratings
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User Ratings
ContactOfficeSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
7.3
(3 ratings)
2.1
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ContactOfficeSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
ContactOffice
1. Its cloud-based messaging and collaboration suite includes among others an email solution, calendars, address books, documents, polling tool and more. 2. Handling big data, managing events, and reminders. 3. Rich API allowing for a deep integration of the Contact Office applications. 4. Universal access to your data through desktop and mobile. 5. Almost every device supported.
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SmartSuite
It is best suited to be a google alternative for a google drive due to its multiple functions. Can add action items, upload multiple types of files and assign people responsibilities and tasks. It combines resource platform abilities with project management functionality in order to unite all your needs in one area.
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Pros
ContactOffice
  • Can use it from anywhere, can access your documents, emails and others.
  • Can message your group and arrange meetings, and it will notify you.
  • Can manage tasks.
  • Fairly good customer support
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SmartSuite
  • SmartSuite is a good collaboration tool
  • The capabilities of the platform are immense
  • The customization features allow users to set up the report type and view it exactly as they want
  • The choice of the fields to be used in the records and reports is really wide
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Cons
ContactOffice
  • Data safety concerns
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SmartSuite
  • A little better home screen, which is already in the works!
  • Better experience in the my work panel, which is also in the works already!
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Likelihood to Renew
ContactOffice
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
I have a great expereance
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Usability
ContactOffice
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
This is beta software without support. Nobody works at this company.
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Support Rating
ContactOffice
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process
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Implementation Rating
ContactOffice
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
That's easy. Just try
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Alternatives Considered
ContactOffice
ContactOffice handles almost all data, all files like doc, pdf, mp3 etc. Task management. Worksection is an all-around project management app that gives users visibility and organization. ContactOffice is a contact management software that helps you to easily manage your data from any computer with a web browser. Worksection is Free: no charge. ContactOffice offers four plans for its Individual version. ContactOffice has more supported Integrations than Worksection.
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SmartSuite
For our team, SmartSuite contains all features that we need. Before we use Asana, Trello and tried to use Airtable. But all of these management systems did not satisfy us. Then we started using SmartSuite, got to know all the possibilities and decided to switch to it
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Return on Investment
ContactOffice
  • Can get documents from anywhere if you forgot your files.
  • Can connect with anyone in your group, chat, share ideas, and requirements in a single instance.
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SmartSuite
  • We have to spend less time on checking where the project is at
  • We can have less PM's in the business
  • Our clients are happier thus leading to more business
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