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    DemandScience

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ADemandScience is a data-driven marketing platform that offers lead generation and data services that accelerate the technology sales process by identifying intent among technology buyers. Founded in 2009, DemandScience helps marketers meet the ever-changing demands of B2B sales.N/A

    HubSpot CRM

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AHubSpot’s CRM enables growth-minded businesses to optimize their relationships with leads and customers. Through harnessing the power of carefully crafted sales, marketing, customer service, content management, and operations tools, the software aims to make it easy to unify team strategy and drive conversion. Additionally, the software allows users to connect with over 875 integration apps, APIs, and solutions partners to create a customizable user experience that suits the way teams work.…

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    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Free Forever
    $0
    Per Month [Unlimited Users]
    CRM Bundle
    $50
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Considered Both Products
    DemandScience
    Chose DemandScience
    We chose DemandScience because we had heard good things about them and liked the content they produced. I would say that DemandScience is less advanced or mature than these other two. The other two have capabilities that either ensure quality or help us nurture the lead to a …
    Incentivized
    HubSpot
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    Just more tools to play with, and this in turn helps me to be meticulous when handling my data
    Incentivized
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    I have used Zoho, which was easier to use but did not have as many capabilities, customizations, or automation as HubSpot does. I have also used SalesForce, which is similar in capability, reporting, and management but is not very user-friendly and can be difficult to learn. …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    66 Answers
    97%
    Would buy again
    1607 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    64 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1204 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    67 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    1617 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    60 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    1040 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    63 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    1010 Answers
    Features
    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Content Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Content Reporting & Analytics features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    7.8
    17 Ratings
    6% above category average
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Audience profiling and targeting8.617 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content performance analytics7.614 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign optimization dashboard7.210 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1716 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.91661 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.41631 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings4.9184 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.41563 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings8.71680 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings7.9185 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings7.81152 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings8.81623 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings8.2186 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
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    DemandScience
    -
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    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1157 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings8.31085 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings7.7927 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings8.1993 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.9
    1513 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings8.91439 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings8.91452 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
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    DemandScience
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    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1567 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings8.31510 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings7.8804 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.31403 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
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    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.2
    1538 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.01220 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings8.51475 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings8.31432 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1470 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings8.81450 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings8.71269 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings6.3132 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.41045 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    9.0
    1430 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.01295 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.01374 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
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    DemandScience
    -
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    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    984 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Social data00 Ratings8.0972 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings8.1960 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1102 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings8.41104 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings7.8728 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of DemandScience and HubSpot CRM
    Feature
    DemandScience
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot CRM
    7.9
    1293 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings7.91302 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    PathFactory
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (75 ratings)
    8.6
    (1771 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.9
    (32 ratings)
    Usability
    6.9
    (3 ratings)
    8.4
    (1619 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (69 ratings)
    10.0
    (25 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    1.5
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    7.3
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    User Testimonials
    DemandScienceHubSpot CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DemandScience
    Demand Science did deliver the quantity of leads without issue. The data for a few was not accurate (bounced when following up). But they agreed to make good by providing substitute leads to meet the quota. Towards the end of my project, they lost a few folks, and so the end of my campaign got a little rough as they were taking over some assignments midway. But we ultimately completed the SOW. I will say that the leads did not perform well in our email cadence - none converted. However, this was a test of the concept for us. Content syndication had a lower cost per qualified lead than some other tactics, so we tested it. Your results may vary, based on your follow-up and your market.
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    HubSpot
    I think HubSpot CRM is really worth it for small to large organizations who have at least 5 sales people. You really get more use out of the program the larger your sales team is. HubSpot CRM is such a robust program it does take time to learn and you need to be prepared to scale with it for years. You will be better at utilizing it after year 2 than year 1 for sure.
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    Pros
    DemandScience
    • The initial pitch and contact from Mason used "show me you know me" well, which we felt was a good sign of company culture and approach to database marketing.
    • Delivery of leads was ahead of schedule.
    • They set expectations, and then delivered what they said they would.
    • The leads matched our criteria as agreed.
    • Regular check ins and catch ups, and patience when thing were taking a bit of time to get sorted here.
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    HubSpot
    • With a unified workflow, we can effortlessly update contact records, generate sales deals, and dispatch personalized marketing emails.
    • With Breeze AI, I can easily automate tasks by giving it the proper prompt. It doesn’t generate random text. It helps in managing tasks.
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    Cons
    DemandScience
    • We would like to see more proactive communication on what's working and what's not without requiring a meeting - regular reporting cadence to assess asset quality
    • A dashboard view might be nice as well, again, so we can look at an asset and see how it's performing (or if it isn't) without having to wait on a rep to pull a report or schedule a walkthrough
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    HubSpot
    • The mobile app could be better. It is fine for quick updates or checking something on the go, but it feels limited compared to the desktop version.
    • In my time of using Hubspot, the dashboard UI has changed twice I think, and it certainly isn't helpful when you're trying to get used a new view entirely.
    • I have observed HubSpot CRM sometimes has issues with large lists, and shows incorrect number on the list page versus the detail page.
    • Search can be improved, because sometimes it misbehaves or doesn't show what is expected.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DemandScience
    Our executives decided to not renew because we were not seeing the ROI they were looking for. However, our executives did not make the best decisions on the data Demand Science provided.
    Incentivized
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    HubSpot
    Thus far, our company has found HubSpot CRM to be a reliable service that serves its purpose well: a centralized business contacts database, accessible remotely, with a simple and visually-pleasing interface. Issues are non-existent or resolved quickly, and when the service is experiencing interruptions, notifications and/or updates are sent regularly.
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    Usability
    DemandScience
    The leads were pretty straight forward. However, their appointment setting did not integrate well into our system and many of the meetings didn't occur. I had to chase a lot of prospects and many times Demand Science didn't provide direct dials.
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    HubSpot
    There is a steep learning curve with HubSpot compared to more rigid Client/Case Management APIs. The platform's openness can be overwhelming to navigate and to teach to those who are technologically challenged. Once you learn the navigation and the tools needed to complete tasks, it becomes easier. There was a lot of clutter on the navigation menu. If your subscription doesn't give you access to a tool, you should be able to deactivate it or remove it from the navigation, which could reduce the platform's overwhelming nature.
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    Support Rating
    DemandScience
    Our rep is always available and quickly responds to any question we have. I haven't worked with other partners who are as proactive and excited to help us as our DemandScience rep is. He reaches out with new ideas and suggestions frequently. They are happy to make any changes needed to the campaigns and make those changes quickly and efficiently. They work well with our execution agency, but are also happy to meet with us directly to provide insights and support.
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    HubSpot
    Because when I needed help HubSpot responded immediately and provided me with the information I needed which enabled me to realize that HubSpot was even more customizable and easier to use than I thought! And I already thought HubSpot was very user friendly and easy to use, and then Support showed me how to manipulate the settings, columns and the appearance of the tool.
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    Implementation Rating
    DemandScience
    They did extremely well. However, our executives did a poor job in defining our ICP so we didn't get the maximum benefit out of it.
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    HubSpot
    If you've had any prior experience with cloud based marketing automation or group communication tools, you can do the implementation without paid outside support. Though getting to a SLA (service level agreement) would be best achieved with the help of a third party who can facilitate
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    Alternatives Considered
    DemandScience
    I've not used another content syndication company, and I probably won't after the lack of results we've had. I have used direct email organizations, and they are stronger but also more expensive, so you have to weigh your priorities. I could see if you were selling a specific product or software and how this could be beneficial, but I'd steer away from it for services.
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    HubSpot
    Our team and senior managers deemed these products worth reviewing and requested that every team assess them, enabling our company to make an informed decision about the software to purchase. Everybody checked, and a survey was conducted among all those employees. We received the most votes for HubSpot CRM, as most employees preferred it.
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    Return on Investment
    DemandScience
    • We have been able to grow our lead numbers with high quality leads at a reasonable cost
    • We have been able to generate just the leads we want to support our Business Development team
    • We have been able to get our content in front of our specific TAL
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    HubSpot
    • When the decision came to explore a platform that would migrate our data and leave the transition as seamless as I would like to see more native options for automation possible, a number of products were suggested. Once we saw HubSpot CRM we knew it was for us. My division were the trial usage group...which has led to enterprise adoption and we couldn't be happier.
    • I wish I could say that the support team has been awesome... but we haven't needed to utilize them, which is a testimony in its own right. The couple of minor issues we had were largely user education issues and were quickly handled.
    • The commitment the entire HubSpot team has for, not just their clients, but anyone in business that is open to learn resonates with everything they do. I subscribed to their blog and the free resources they deliver is truly amazing and they deserve kudos.
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    HubSpot CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Store, track, manage, and report on the deals (sometimes referred to as “opportunities”) your sales team is working.Screenshot of Our contact record enables your team to record and retrieve information on anyone your business interacts with, helping everyone to stay on the same page.Screenshot of The product library gives you visibility into the goods and services you sell, then associates them with individual deals. With products, you can easily track what you're selling to your customers and from what channels.