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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    MethodCRM

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

    $35

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FollowUp CRMMethodCRM
    Editions & Modules
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    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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    Pricing Offerings
    FollowUp CRMMethodCRM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual billing.
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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
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    FollowUp CRMMethodCRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.1
    12 Ratings
    15% above category average
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management10.012 Ratings8.322 Ratings
    Workflow management10.010 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Territory management6.18 Ratings1.81 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.010 Ratings8.320 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)10.08 Ratings8.920 Ratings
    Contract management10.010 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Quote & order management8.96 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Interaction tracking10.09 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management7.27 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management10.08 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Call center management10.05 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Help desk management10.06 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management10.08 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Email marketing10.05 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.5
    10 Ratings
    21% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Task management10.010 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.43 Ratings10.015 Ratings
    Reporting10.09 Ratings3.417 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.7
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Forecasting9.06 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.09 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.09 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.8
    7 Ratings
    25% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Custom fields10.07 Ratings6.419 Ratings
    Custom objects9.04 Ratings6.418 Ratings
    Scripting environment10.05 Ratings9.212 Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    17% above category average
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings8.117 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.07 Ratings8.319 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    MethodCRM
    -
    Ratings
    Social data10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation10.03 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management5.52 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Followup CRM and MethodCRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Mobile access10.04 Ratings7.415 Ratings
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    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FollowUp CRMMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FollowUp CRMMethodCRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    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
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    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
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    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
    FollowUp CRM
    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
    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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    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
    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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    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.