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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Empower

    Score8.4 out of 10
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    FollowUp CRM

    Score1.2 out of 10
    N/AFollowUp Power CRM for Construction is a CRM system for the construction industry. Features include lead tracking, sales pipeline analysis, closing ratios, quota management, project management, and dashboards. It can integrate with other marketing and accounting products.N/A
    Pricing
    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Followup CRM
    9.1
    12 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management8.83 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Workflow management8.83 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Territory management8.83 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Opportunity management9.82 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.73 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Contract management8.73 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.93 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    Interaction tracking7.63 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management9.33 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management8.23 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Call center management7.63 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Help desk management7.03 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Lead management7.02 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Email marketing5.12 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Followup CRM
    9.5
    10 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Task management8.02 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.92 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    Reporting8.02 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    9.1
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Followup CRM
    9.7
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Forecasting8.83 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.92 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.83 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Followup CRM
    9.8
    7 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Custom fields6.43 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Custom objects5.83 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Scripting environment3.22 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.0
    3 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability5.83 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.23 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Social data9.92 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Social engagement9.82 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.2
    3 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Followup CRM
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Marketing automation6.33 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Compensation management8.13 Ratings5.52 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Empower and Followup CRM
    Feature
    Empower
    6.3
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Mobile access6.32 Ratings10.04 Ratings
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    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
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    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EmpowerFollowUp CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Empower ERP
    I have kept very close watch on my net worth, and Empower was an incredibly useful tool in giving me a relatively updated display aggregating all of my personal accounts. Frustratingly it wasn't able to integrate a mutual fund that I own, but it was able to for everything else
    Incentivized
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    FollowUp CRM
    One of the best things about FollowUp Power is that we can mark things for follow-up several months down the line, which we frequently have a need for since many of our clients are seasonal. For example, we'll get started working with them while they're here in Florida for the winter, then they'll head back north in the spring and not want to hear from us again until they return in the fall. With FollowUp Power, we can then mark them for follow up in the future rather than to have to somehow remember to contact them in the future.
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    Pros
    Empower ERP
    • Keep track of all our employee's 401K accounts
    • They take care of all notices for account holders
    • They take care of all tasks in a timely manner.
    Incentivized
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    FollowUp CRM
    • We love the dashboard feature. This is where we spend the majority of our time. The dashboard helps us avoid missing bid dates and deadlines.
    • The system is very intuitive and a new user will be up to speed within one hour after they start using the system. There is only one place to enter all data. This allows for ease of use and minimizes data entry mistakes.
    • Every task is date stamped to insure proper work flow and holds the team accountable to each other.
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    Cons
    Empower ERP
    • Sometimes the tiles are removed automatically or stop working.
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    FollowUp CRM
    • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous phone #s with a note beside each one ("his cell#", "her work#", "do not call before 9a.m.", etc.).
    • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous e-mail addresses ("hers", "his", "her email address at work", etc.).
    • It would be nice to have a separate general information box where we could put comments in that would show every time we bring up the account (such as "her nickname is Bobbi", "their dogs name is Fido, "their son is currently stationed in France", "husband is going through chemotherapy", etc.), which would help us to remember personal details that are important to our clients.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Empower ERP
    We have had no problems and will stay with Empower for our 401k needs.
    Incentivized
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    FollowUp CRM
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    Usability
    Empower ERP
    I love how it can aggregate most of my personal accounts, but my mutual fund account that I have with a wealth management firm from home won't integrate with it for some reason.
    Incentivized
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    FollowUp CRM
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    Support Rating
    Empower ERP
    Had a past participant from 20 years ago, receive a letter from the government saying they might have a retirement account. Empower helped this employee and I didn't have to play detective concerning this person. They back tracked to Merrill Lynch to find this former participant and help her. I was impressed.
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    FollowUp CRM
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    Alternatives Considered
    Empower ERP
    It stood out when compared for features, legacy, customer support, and on-premises deployment.
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    FollowUp CRM
    My company had already implemented FollowUp Power CRM for Construction before I arrived. I have used other CRM programs in the past, and FollowUp Power is much more user friendly, and I have already seen a direct increase in my lead to customer conversion ratio as well as increased sales
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    Return on Investment
    Empower ERP
    • It has improved employee experience and is a good tool for management to track things.
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    FollowUp CRM
    • I have seen a lot better tracking on my jobs when it comes to scheduling and staying on top of my jobs.
    • The dashboard is part of my daily routine it tells me exactly what I need to follow up on weather it is calling the customer or checking on the customer.
    • Payments or what the current status of the job is.
    Incentivized
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