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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FrontSpin

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AFrontSpin headquartered in San Mateo offers their automated outbound sales dialer, featuring CRM integration with automated call logging and syncing.N/A

    iContact

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AiContact is an email marketing solution that was acquired by Vocus in 2012. The product is integrated with Facebook and Twitter and is aimed at SMBs with unlimited sending as a key feature.

    $14

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    Pricing
    FrontSpiniContact
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    1500 Users
    $15.00
    per month
    2500 Users
    $25.00
    per month
    5000 Users
    $45.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FrontSpiniContact
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Features
    FrontSpiniContact
    Preview Dialer
    Comparison of Preview Dialer features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    9.8
    4 Ratings
    29% above category average
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Contact preview10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dialer-CRM integration9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call notes & tags10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic call logging10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Core Dialer
    Comparison of Core Dialer features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    14% above category average
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Outbound dialing10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbound routing5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom caller ID10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click-to-call10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recorded voicemail drop9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dialer contact import10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign & list management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Follow-up and Quality Assurance
    Comparison of Call Follow-up and Quality Assurance features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    9.0
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Follow-up calls10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dialer reporting & analytics7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dialer compliance10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    -
    Ratings
    iContact
    6.6
    26 Ratings
    20% below category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings7.024 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings7.021 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings5.021 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings5.017 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings7.021 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings7.025 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings6.015 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    -
    Ratings
    iContact
    8.0
    26 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.026 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of FrontSpin and iContact
    Feature
    FrontSpin
    -
    Ratings
    iContact
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    15% below category average
    URL Validation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Link Tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Image Validation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Inbox Display00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Spam Testing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Email Previews00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    FrontSpiniContact
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    Dialpad Sell
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Nooks
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Dialpad Sell
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FrontSpiniContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.4
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FrontSpiniContact
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FrontSpin
    Perfect for:
    • Sales Directors,
    • Account Development Representatives (ADR),
    • Sales Development Representatives,
    • Customer Success Managers,
    • Technical Support Specialists,
    • Account Managers
    • People that make calls but don't like the Salesforce user interface
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    I would only recommend it if someone was a small business. I think they are the best suited for companies who will send out a coupon or offer here and there. The most recent updates made it more complicated to use for more complicated processes. It is easy to train someone on the program, and so quick to learn. But I would also only stick to the simpler things. I also think the colorful templates are great, and show great creativity. But again, it is hard to justify recommending the program when it isn't WYSIWYG.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    FrontSpin
    • Calling one person after another.
    • Follow ups and reminders to call potential clients.
    • Keeping track of completed tasks.
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    • Contact management. iContact is really great for entering all your contact. You are able to put them onto different lists, and let them choose which lists they would like to be a part of as well. There are many data fields provided to fill in information.
    • Emailing. We use the email feature at least once a month. They are always improving and adding new features, which is very helpful in presenting content in a new and exciting way to our readers. There are many options with remade templates and themes, or you can add your own.
    • Insights. It is really helpful being able to have the data to see what is working and what isn't. It is nice to be able to go back and see how things went in the past compared to now. Opens, clicks, shares, etc.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    FrontSpin
    • Many competitors had functionality that FrontSpin is building over time
    • We have had issues at times with emails attaching to SFDC records, and times where it would not get sent out of FrontSpin
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    • We also would like to send transactional messages which don't require an opt-out, this is a challenge with iContact. (May be a feature with pro?)
    • The regular version of iContact doesn't support event management or logic flows for automated messaging.
    • Custom form fields have limited field type options (can't build a drop-down).
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FrontSpin
    No answers on this topic
    iContact
    iContact has been a quick and easy way to send any announcements and news directly to email and social media subscribers. Its tracking and reporting capabilities turn a simple email into a marketing campaign that can be used as a tool to efficiently gauge reader response and customer satisfaction, and ultimately to reach potential customers. The consistency and excellent customer service is what makes this program a pleasant experience.
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    Usability
    FrontSpin
    Trained a new recruit on FrontSpin in one session. It's very intuitive.
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    I rate iContact as an easy to use program due to its user friendly dashboard and user interface. Most companies of small to medium size do not have a dedicated marketer, therefore it is someone multitasking who may or may not have this kind of experience. iContact makes it relatively simple and can actually expand one's knowledge in the area of business promotion.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    FrontSpin
    No answers on this topic
    iContact
    iContact is regularly up and running. Only once has it been unavailable for maintenance, which is to be expected and even desired for optimal performance when needed.
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    Support Rating
    FrontSpin
    They do well with their support. Wait times are low, and they are eager to help.
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    They have always been responsive to any issues or concerns that have arisen with our account. Our customer account manager participates in our monthly county-wide communicators meetings via telephone to ensure that we are getting the most from the service. He also analyzes our lists to help us weed out inactive contacts.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    FrontSpin
    No answers on this topic
    iContact
    The templates are difficult to customize, and they don't render well in email platforms
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    Implementation Rating
    FrontSpin
    No answers on this topic
    iContact
    i wouldn't be using it if i wasn't satisfied. time is money
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    Alternatives Considered
    FrontSpin
    Works much better than Xant - I would avoid that one at all costs. Is easier to use than Groove and Outreach but does lack some of the more advanced features.
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    iContact
    I didn't have a say in the decision because I wasn't with the company at the time. I listed HubSpot here because I know we used it in conjunction with iContact for email automation, but HubSpot Email was only recently built-out to the point where it is today. Now, iContact and HubSpot are no longer integrated.
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    Scalability
    FrontSpin
    No answers on this topic
    iContact
    iContact stays the same with the number of users added or taken away. It certainly remains reliable despite increased usage, and so, can be considered scaleable in that aspect.
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    Return on Investment
    FrontSpin
    • Positive impact - revenue has increased by about 10% in one year as all volumes increased by about 20-30%
    Incentivized
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    iContact
    • We have a template for webinars that we send every month. We just edit it and send. This couldn't be easier (once you know where to find it).
    • We like the breakdown of statistics in the dashboard. They're easy to read.
    • iContact isn't a comprehensive solution, so it is only one of a few products we use for marketing.
    Incentivized
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