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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Empower

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AN/AN/A

    MethodCRM

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AMethod:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.

    $35

    per month per user

    Pricing
    EmpowerMethodCRM
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    CRM Quick Start
    $35
    per month per user
    CRM Pro
    $59
    per month per user
    CRM Enterprise
    $97
    per month per user
    CRM Multi-Entity
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EmpowerMethodCRM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.
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    EmpowerMethodCRM
    Considered Both Products
    Empower ERP
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    Method Integration Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    Features
    EmpowerMethodCRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management8.83 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Workflow management8.83 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Territory management8.83 Ratings1.81 Ratings
    Opportunity management9.82 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.83 Ratings8.920 Ratings
    Contract management8.83 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.93 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Interaction tracking7.63 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management9.33 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management8.23 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Call center management7.63 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Help desk management7.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management7.02 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Email marketing5.22 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Task management8.02 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.82 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Reporting8.02 Ratings3.417 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    9.1
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting8.83 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.92 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.83 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    5.7
    3 Ratings
    29% below category average
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Custom fields6.53 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Custom objects5.93 Ratings6.418 Ratings
    Scripting environment3.32 Ratings9.212 Ratings
    API for custom integration7.02 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.1
    3 Ratings
    17% below category average
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability5.93 Ratings8.117 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.23 Ratings8.319 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    MethodCRM
    -
    Ratings
    Social data9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement9.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    3% below category average
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation6.43 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management8.13 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Empower and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Empower
    6.4
    2 Ratings
    17% below category average
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Mobile access6.42 Ratings7.415 Ratings
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    EmpowerMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EmpowerMethodCRM
    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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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method[:CRM] is well suited when you have a large company that needs to keep track of customers. It also connects with Quickbooks and that has really been nice for our organization. Our company is small so this really helps us stay on track and build our data base of customers.
    Incentivized
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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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    Method Integration Inc.
    • The customization team is brilliant!
    • The various integrations, QBO & Gmail, help me keep track of all customer interactions.
    • The more organized I am, the more time I have to take care of my clients!
    • I have nothing but praise for the support team and the rest of the crew at Method.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Empower ERP
    • Sometimes the tiles are removed automatically or stop working.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • It would be great if we could attach files to a lead or account in general and not just in an activity or opportunity.
    • All custom fields do not show up as options for a view when searching for leads or customers within certain parameters.
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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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    Method Integration Inc.
    The things Method does well - QuickBooks data integration and extreme customization - it does very, very well. If you are looking for a CRM product or any business process automation software that integrates with QuickBooks, you have to look at Method 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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    Method Integration Inc.
    Method has a great overall "usability". Once we started using the software; it did not take long before we were able to start editing our own web lead forms, email templates, etc. I think there is a learning curve however the learning curve is not bad. Anyone looking for a cloud CRM should start here
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    The Customer Support of this app is fantastic. If you ever have any questions they are there to answer you or fix whatever issue that you are having. The FAQ pages are also extremely helpful when you want to learn about the more in-depth qualities this program has to offer.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Empower ERP
    No answers on this topic
    Method Integration Inc.
    Be available to learn! There is a huge learning curve to this program. You have to be willing to take it all in. Be available to the Method expert and be patient.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Empower ERP
    It stood out when compared for features, legacy, customer support, and on-premises deployment.
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    We chose Method:CRM for the QuickBooks integration. It was important for us to have integrations that allowed us to view payments, organize our contacts, and manage our sales force. There were some learning curves, however, such as creating activities, leads, customers and making sure our payments were being logged appropriately. I do wish that payments would be added to the calendar automatically so that the sales rep could view and make a phone call letting them know their invoice is due.
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    Return on Investment
    Empower ERP
    • It has improved employee experience and is a good tool for management to track things.
    Incentivized
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    Method Integration Inc.
    • Method:CRM has probably saved me about 6-10 hours per week over the past few years.
    • It has likely saved our company several hundred hours in the last 10 years.
    • It has specifically saved us countless hours with better data management vs. having separate spreadsheets for keeping track of things.
    Incentivized
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    MethodCRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of a shared customer list.Screenshot of a customer profile.Screenshot of activity logging.Screenshot of a workflow visualization.Screenshot of the automated sales process.Screenshot of a testimonial.