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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

    Nutshell

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ANutshell offers a CRM with contact management, calendar sync, click-to-call, and collaboration features.

    $19

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FollowUp CRMNutshell
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Foundation
    $19
    per month per user
    Growth
    $32
    per month per user
    Pro
    $49
    per month per user
    Business
    $67
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $89
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FollowUp CRMNutshell
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—15% discount for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    FollowUp CRMNutshell
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.1
    12 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.2
    15 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management10.012 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Workflow management10.010 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Territory management6.18 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.010 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)10.08 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Contract management10.010 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Quote & order management8.96 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Interaction tracking10.09 Ratings8.012 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management7.27 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management10.08 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Call center management10.05 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Help desk management10.06 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    8.9
    14 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead management10.08 Ratings9.713 Ratings
    Email marketing10.05 Ratings8.012 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.5
    10 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.4
    13 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Task management10.010 Ratings9.712 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.43 Ratings8.42 Ratings
    Reporting10.09 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.7
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Forecasting9.06 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.09 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.09 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.8
    7 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.9
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Custom fields10.07 Ratings9.511 Ratings
    Custom objects9.04 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Scripting environment10.05 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings9.96 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.07 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Social data10.03 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Social engagement10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Followup CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    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 Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.1
    13 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Mobile access10.04 Ratings9.113 Ratings
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    FollowUp CRMNutshell
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FollowUp CRMNutshell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.7
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FollowUp CRMNutshell
    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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    Nutshell Inc.
    This can be used for different industries, healthcare, IT, retail or any company with a customer service line, big or small. if i had to ask, i would say "Do you have any type of filing system that you use?" "anything where you are keeping track of personal/ business information." Do you need access to information on a day to day basis? If they do , then this can be used , especially if you need to keep track of the numbers; we like how we can see if are things going up or down.
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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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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Customization - we are able to make Nutshell make the most sense for our company and processes
    • Scheduling - the ability to set tasks allows us to never forget a follow-up call or email
    • Tags - allow us to prioritize leads and segment our customers and potential customers
    • Communication - the ability to tag colleagues in notes for callbacks or updates to accounts is very helpful to keep everyone on the same page
    • Email History - being able to blind copy all our email communication to Nutshell, allows us to have email threads and notes all in one place
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • integration with email doesn't work as advertised
    • would like integration with quickbooks
    • If there is a misspelling in any one email address, you can not send a mass email. You must go back and correct each error before it can send.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    This is perfect for a small business / Home based business with SaaS. Nutshell constantly adds new features and the price is much better than more robust software like Salesforce.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    Extremely easy to use and they help you throughout the process. I find it not challenging, an effective utility to help us prioritize and engage efficiently at a reasonable price point. We enjoy working with the team there and they're easy to access. I've already recommended it to two colleagues
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    Nutshell's support team has always been great and they tend to go above and beyond. They are polite, friendly, personable and great listeners. They are also great about sending follow up emails too.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    Implementation is difficult everytime but this was relatively simple due to the small amount of data we moved
    Incentivized
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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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    Nutshell Inc.
    When I first started with BCI, they were using ACT!. It was hard to navigate and there were a lot of spots for duplicate information that made it hard to know if you were in the right spot or not. Then if you had trouble, you would spend 3 hours on the phone with customer service and often they would not even be able to find a solution. I would not recommend ACT! to anyone. Since getting nutshell, I have learned a bit about Cosential and I know that it is more catered to the construction industry and can help with proposal creation, so I think that may be something we consider in the not-too-near future.
    Incentivized
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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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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Nutshell CRM has had a major impact on ROI. The last program we used cost more and had fewer features and accessibility.
    • One negative impact is its email functions. As stated before in this review I need to be able to send large attachments and pics through email and Nutshell is very limited when it comes to that.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Nutshell Screenshots

    Screenshot of Nutshell's dashboard, mobile app, and sales metrics.Screenshot of the interface to build custom pipelines.Screenshot of where to measure contact engagement with Nutshell Marketing emails, forms, website traffic, and landing pages.Screenshot of the interface to engage with website visitors and leads throughout the buying journey via multiple channels using Nutshell Engagement. Channels include SMS, AI webchat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs.Screenshot of Quotes & Invoices, where users can create, send, and monitor custom quotes and invoices without leaving Nutshell.