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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Fin

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AFin is an AI Agent for customer service. It automates complex queries, improves resolution times, and delivers consistently high-quality support at scale.

    $0.99

    one-time fee per outcome

    MethodCRM

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

    $35

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FinMethodCRM
    Editions & Modules
    Fin with your current helpdesk
    $0.99
    one-time fee per outcome
    Fin with the Intercom helpdesk
    from $19 + $0.99 per Fin outcome
    per month per seat
    Pro add-on
    from $99
    per month
    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
    Custom Quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FinMethodCRM
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details90-Day Money-Back Guarantee Fin includes a 90-day money-back guarantee. Customers must use Fin in at least 250 conversations during the first 90 days of their subscription following the trial period. Customers who are not satisfied may request a refund within 90 days of starting their subscription. Eligibility: Available to high-volume customers handling more than 250,000 conversations per month in North America and Europe.Discount available for annual billing.
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    Features
    FinMethodCRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings1.81 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings8.920 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Task management00 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings3.417 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings6.418 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings9.212 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.117 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.319 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Fin and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Fin
    -
    Ratings
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings7.415 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    FinMethodCRM
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    No answers on this topic
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Sprinklr Service
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FinMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (490 ratings)
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (21 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (398 ratings)
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.4
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FinMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fin
    I can't think of anything off the top of my head regarding less appropriate. However, this product is very customizable. I think with some improvement in reporting it could be better, however, I would recommend due to these types of things. I love the knowledge base and creating those help centers. I would say that it is fairly easy to set up, but once you set it up, not really knowing all the things, it's hard to go back and change, so it would be nice to have an overall idea of guidance prior to the original setup that can just be improved over time.
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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
    Fin
    • The AI agent can answer our users' questions accurately based on the information available in our Help Center.
    • Ability to set up workflows and procedures helps our team automate repetitive tasks.
    • The inbox layout is clean and easy to navigate, and we can set views to suit our preferences.
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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
    Fin
    • I wish I could pull reports on the conversations that have been closed.
    • I wish I could tag fin categories in addition to our live help desk conversations so I can get a good read on the types of questions users are asking.
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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
    Fin
    We have been and will be continuing our journey with Intercom and nothing too concerning has happened that I have experienced or heard of that has us on the edge yet. If it ever happens it will be something along the lines of "Outgrowing" the use of need of the platform.
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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
    Fin
    Intuitive is a very accurate descriptor. Features do not seem to be hidden by poor UI. Things are usually where you would expect them to be, and the UI has been designed to make it pleasant to work within the platform. The platform also scales really well. Both small and large organizations can achieve a great return on investment by using it.
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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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    Reliability and Availability
    Fin
    always there
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    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Fin
    Fin is super quick and top notch.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Fin
    I can get help by asking Fin questions about itself. It answers accurately, citing its own Help Center resources with visuals. It can reason and dialogue well. But when it comes to getting human support for Fin, it is not as quick. It can sometimes take a few days. They are polite and well-meaning. Some things aren't their fault (product limitations), but there was one occasion where something took a long time to resolve with lots of back and forth but it was I who found out the error in the end that they missed, so they didn't really help resolve it.
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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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    Online Training
    Fin
    It was great. We were able to walk through step by step and get our questions answered along the way.
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    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Fin
    The implementation was surprisingly easy but we are having to adapt from our old process to work well with Intercom.
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    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
    Fin
    Fin far surpasses these other options in platform features and capabilities. Fin allows for side-by-side use by both the Marketing and Support teams, while none of the other similar products did that well. Most platforms are designed for one or the other, not both.
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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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    Scalability
    Fin
    The product is very scalable and has helped us scale our user base and onboard 10x the users in just one month. We couldn't have done it without Fin
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    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Fin
    • New role opportunities — Using the “Fin-first” approach has reduced the workload for our Tier 1 team, giving them more time to focus on their own career growth. It’s also opened the door to a dedicated, AI-focused role, where a team member regularly reviews Fin’s answers and makes updates to help it perform even better.
    • Enabling Fin has also reduced our response time and allowed us to meet SLA's.
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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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    ScreenShots

    Fin Screenshots

    Screenshot of Fin handling a complex query. Fin can securely retrieve data and take action in external systems like Shopify, Stripe, and Salesforce.Screenshot of Fin works across phone, email, chat, Slack, and more so every customer receives accurate, personalized responses, wherever they reach out.Screenshot of Procedures to train Fin to handle queries with multiple steps, business logic and third-party systems from start to finish. Natural language instructions can be combined with deterministic controls to create powerful Procedures that follow exact rules when needed.Screenshot of AI powered Insights and QA products, proactively showing you dominant and emergent trends and topics in your customer experience, as well as one-click recommendations to set live and immediately improve Fin's performance.Screenshot of Fin Operator. It spots problems, finds opportunities to improve, and acts on them, for example tuning Fin, keeping knowledge current, and scaling automation as business needs changes.Screenshot of the interface to customize Fin's tone of voice, teach it support knowledge and policies, and configure how it handles complex tasks in over 45 languages.

    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.