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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Zapier

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AThe Zapier Automation Platform designed to integrate data between web apps. It is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, with a functional but limited free version of the program.

    $29.99

    per month 750 tasks per month

    Pricing
    DemandToolsZapier
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $29.99
    per month 750 tasks per month
    Professional
    $73.50
    per month 2k tasks per month
    Team
    $103.50
    per month 2k tasks per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DemandToolsZapier
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—33% discount for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    DemandToolsZapier
    Considered Both Products
    Validity
    Chose DemandTools
    We haven't evaluated any other tools for the last few years. I know there are alternatives for dupe catching in Salesforce and Salesforce has launched tools for finding duplicate accounts/contacts. We haven't explored those so we can't speak to their efficacy.
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    Zapier
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    44 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    48 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    43 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    Features
    DemandToolsZapier
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of DemandTools and Zapier
    Feature
    DemandTools
    -
    Ratings
    Zapier
    9.3
    107 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pre-built connectors00 Ratings9.6103 Ratings
    Connector modification00 Ratings9.091 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings8.389 Ratings
    Data quality services00 Ratings9.672 Ratings
    Data security features00 Ratings9.871 Ratings
    Monitoring console00 Ratings9.580 Ratings
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    Dataloader.io
    Score10 out of 10
    Make
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Informatica Customer 360 for Salesforce
    Score8.7 out of 10
    IBM App Connect
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Dataloader.io
    Score10 out of 10
    Workato
    Score9.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DemandToolsZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (118 ratings)
    9.4
    (112 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    9.7
    (11 ratings)
    Availability
    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    1.0
    (10 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    6.9
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    DemandToolsZapier
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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    Zapier
    If you have processes that are now managed and controlled using a spreadsheet, Zapier will give you a lot more control over what is happening and will help you increase productivity by eliminating simple steps such as sending emails and sharing information with your colleagues. It frees time for very transactional activities.
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    Pros
    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.
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    Zapier
    • Ease of use - multiple people in the organization can set up and run Zaps per their specific use cases without much training.
    • Connectivity - Zapier is able to connect to multiple applications we use on a regular basis.
    • Functionality - Zapier provides embedded functionality within the app itself (email, data conversion), but also appropriate triggers and actions for apps it connects to.
    • Versatile - Zapier can execute complicated and simple tasks and thus has many use cases.
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    Cons
    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.
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    Zapier
    • Being able to turn off one leg of a Zap without having to delete it or turn the whole Zap off
    • Not all fields populate when using certain aspects of Salesforce, but that could be an SF issue
    • Communication when support is actually needed basically doesn't happen
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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.
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    Zapier
    Zapier is now very much an integral part of our business and we could not operate without it!
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    Usability
    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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    Zapier
    The interface is very user-friendly, and there are also many tools to help a brand-new user get started. For example, you can put your Zap idea into the AI bot, and it will basically build a shell of your Zap to get started on. The format for each step within a Zap is also very helpful (set up the connection/app, set up the fields/details, then test).
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    Zapier
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Validity
    DemandTools is a bit clunky and slow at times
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    Zapier
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    Support Rating
    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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    Zapier
    Before we purchased Zapier, I contacted support and asked them if Zapier could support my intended workflow (this is actually a selection on their support form - awesome). Within 2 hours, I was contacted by a support team member who seemed sure it would work, but granted me premium access for 2 weeks to try it out for myself. Sure enough, it did! Ever since then, support has replied rapidly to any problems I have experienced and answered my questions within a few sentences.
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    Online Training
    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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    Zapier
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    Zapier
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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.
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    Zapier
    We actually utilize both Integromat and Zapier at our company, for all the reasons detailed in this review. Though Zapier is excellent for simple client integrations, we often run into internal use cases that require complexity that Zapier cannot provide. Specifically working with API calls (not just webhooks), complex multi-step integrations with Routing/parsing/etc, and large volume integrations. Integromat is perfect for these use cases, but doesn’t provide the simplicity and account scalability that Zapier offers.
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    Scalability
    Validity
    It's done everything we've needed it to do.
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    Zapier
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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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    Zapier
    • It has saved me the money in hiring an administrative assistant
    • It also saved me the time it took to do these tasks
    • It also allowed me to automate things that increased my lead generation
    • It also allowed me to automate several processes
    Incentivized
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