Empower vs. Method:CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Empower
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Method:CRM
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Method:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.
$25
per month per user
Pricing
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Contact Management
$25
per month per user
CRM Pro
$44
per month per user
CRM Enterprise
$74
per month per user
CRM Multi-Entity
Custom Quote
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Features
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.2
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Method:CRM
8.1
22 Ratings
4% above category average
Customer data management / contact management9.72 Ratings8.622 Ratings
Workflow management9.32 Ratings8.620 Ratings
Territory management9.32 Ratings1.81 Ratings
Opportunity management9.02 Ratings8.620 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.02 Ratings8.720 Ratings
Contract management9.02 Ratings8.711 Ratings
Quote & order management9.02 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.32 Ratings9.019 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management9.02 Ratings10.012 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.3
2 Ratings
19% above category average
Method:CRM
10.0
2 Ratings
27% above category average
Case management9.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Call center management9.32 Ratings9.92 Ratings
Help desk management9.32 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.0
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Method:CRM
8.9
19 Ratings
14% above category average
Lead management8.01 Ratings8.817 Ratings
Email marketing8.01 Ratings9.014 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Empower
7.3
1 Ratings
5% below category average
Method:CRM
7.7
20 Ratings
0% above category average
Task management8.01 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management6.01 Ratings10.015 Ratings
Reporting8.01 Ratings3.917 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.3
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Method:CRM
7.7
18 Ratings
1% above category average
Forecasting9.32 Ratings8.09 Ratings
Pipeline visualization9.32 Ratings9.017 Ratings
Customizable reports9.32 Ratings6.017 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.7
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Method:CRM
7.8
19 Ratings
2% above category average
Custom fields9.32 Ratings6.919 Ratings
Custom objects9.32 Ratings6.918 Ratings
Scripting environment8.01 Ratings9.212 Ratings
API for custom integration8.01 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.7
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Method:CRM
8.5
19 Ratings
2% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.72 Ratings8.317 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.72 Ratings8.619 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Empower
9.2
2 Ratings
22% above category average
Method:CRM
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Ratings
Social data9.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Social engagement9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Empower
8.7
2 Ratings
16% above category average
Method:CRM
10.0
2 Ratings
29% above category average
Marketing automation8.72 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Compensation management8.72 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Empower
10.0
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Method:CRM
7.9
15 Ratings
5% above category average
Mobile access10.01 Ratings7.915 Ratings
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User Ratings
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.6
(24 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(2 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
EmpowerMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
Empower ERP
Does all the work for correct deductions from employee's pay. When there is an issue with any employee's account, Empower works hard researching the issue and getting to the problem to correct it in a timely manner. My submitting payroll deductions is fast and easy. There are no issues there.
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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.
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Pros
Empower ERP
  • Managing the helpdesk tickets.
  • Automatic financial tracking and information.
  • Maintaining management requirements, along with providing a clean interface to end users.
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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.
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Cons
Empower ERP
  • The transfer of payroll information from our payroll software to Empower, without getting charged on both ends.
  • The fees can be a lot
  • Notifying us when a notice or letter is returned to sender, so we can try to find out the new address.
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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.
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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
It is very useful. From managing leaves to working hours, it keeps track of everything. Also, it currently has all the features required for managing employees seamlessly.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ScreenShots

Method:CRM Screenshots

Screenshot of Simplifies sales process and provides organization with a shared customer list.Screenshot of Strengthens customer relationships to provide better service.Screenshot of Stops sales from slipping through the cracks.Screenshot of Streamlines business processes to make teams happier and more productive.Screenshot of Automates sales processes.Screenshot of Method can be customized to fit a business.