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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HubSpot CRM

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AHubSpot’s CRM enables growth-minded businesses to optimize their relationships with leads and customers. Through harnessing the power of carefully crafted sales, marketing, customer service, content management, and operations tools, the software aims to make it easy to unify team strategy and drive conversion. Additionally, the software allows users to connect with over 875 integration apps, APIs, and solutions partners to create a customizable user experience that suits the way teams work.…

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    Microsoft Dynamics SL

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics SL is one of the ERP products in the Dynamics family. This product was acquired from Solomon 2000. The product is typically used by SMBs, particularly in project-based businesses (e.g. construction). It has strong accounting and project management capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Editions & Modules
    Free Forever
    $0
    Per Month [Unlimited Users]
    CRM Bundle
    $50
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Considered Both Products
    HubSpot
    Chose HubSpot CRM
    It's friendlier to use.
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    1607 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1204 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    1617 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    1040 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    1010 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1716 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.91661 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management8.41631 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management4.9184 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.41563 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.71680 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management7.9185 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management7.81152 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.81623 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management8.2186 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1157 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Case management8.31085 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management7.7927 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management8.1993 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.9
    1513 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management8.91439 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.91452 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1567 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Task management8.31510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management7.8804 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting8.31403 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.2
    1538 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting8.01220 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization8.51475 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports8.31432 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    1470 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Custom fields8.81450 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects8.71269 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment6.3132 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.41045 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    9.0
    1430 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.7
    10 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Single sign-on capability9.01295 Ratings7.49 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.01374 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.0
    984 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Social data8.0972 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement8.1960 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    8.1
    1102 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation8.41104 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management7.8728 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    7.9
    1293 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access7.91302 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.0
    10 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    7.1
    11 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings6.011 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings3.04 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    5.7
    6 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings5.06 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.2
    4 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Pricing00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings3.04 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    5.7
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings2.12 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Production Management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of HubSpot CRM and Microsoft Dynamics SL
    Feature
    HubSpot CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (1771 ratings)
    5.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (32 ratings)
    5.4
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (1619 ratings)
    3.0
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (25 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    1.4
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    6.4
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    -
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    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
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    -
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    User Testimonials
    HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics SL
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HubSpot
    I think HubSpot CRM is really worth it for small to large organizations who have at least 5 sales people. You really get more use out of the program the larger your sales team is. HubSpot CRM is such a robust program it does take time to learn and you need to be prepared to scale with it for years. You will be better at utilizing it after year 2 than year 1 for sure.
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    Microsoft
    For a small to mid-size business, MS Dynamics SL is effective. We are capable of managing our finances with a very low risk of error. We have worked with MS Dynamics for almost 15 years and have more than doubled the size of our business in that time with very few issues from the program. We have exponentially increased our revenue and reporting demands and have found SL to be very dependable and stable. The program does have the occasional glitch and those are sometimes outside of the realm of expertise of our IT department. SL support is excellent, but their timeliness is not as urgent as ours.
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    Pros
    HubSpot
    • With a unified workflow, we can effortlessly update contact records, generate sales deals, and dispatch personalized marketing emails.
    • With Breeze AI, I can easily automate tasks by giving it the proper prompt. It doesn’t generate random text. It helps in managing tasks.
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    Microsoft
    • Provides flexibility for complex project based cost accounting
    • Strong and flexible allocation processer for cost allocations, markups, and pricing
    • A "Flexible Billing" module under the project controller series that allows for multiple billing formats ranging from fixed price schedule of values, T&M or Cost Plus, and scheduled billing.
    • Flexible reporting with options using Crystal Reports, SSRS, a Quick Query tool, and ability to tie into MS Office tools such as MS Access and MS Excel
    • Tight integration with Financials, but also the ability to integrate with modules such as Sales Order, Inventory, and Field Service
    • Customization abilities ranging from a VBA (visual basic for application) foundation to allow customizing existing forms to the ability to use the SDK (Software Development Kit) to build more complex customizations that integrate with Dynamics SL.
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    Cons
    HubSpot
    • The mobile app could be better. It is fine for quick updates or checking something on the go, but it feels limited compared to the desktop version.
    • In my time of using Hubspot, the dashboard UI has changed twice I think, and it certainly isn't helpful when you're trying to get used a new view entirely.
    • I have observed HubSpot CRM sometimes has issues with large lists, and shows incorrect number on the list page versus the detail page.
    • Search can be improved, because sometimes it misbehaves or doesn't show what is expected.
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    Microsoft
    • Reporting in the Project module is lacking functionality. I understand that most companies have specific needs when it comes to tracking project information but the standard reports are not good.
    • I would recommend a product like Management Reporter that is for Projects only. Project Reporter should allow users to pull in all Project related data into reports.
    • Fixing suspended batches. Obviously all of us users have experienced this mess. SL knows what needs to be corrected and there could be some step by step fixes in a separate repair module to do the steps we do in Query Analyzer.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    HubSpot
    Thus far, our company has found HubSpot CRM to be a reliable service that serves its purpose well: a centralized business contacts database, accessible remotely, with a simple and visually-pleasing interface. Issues are non-existent or resolved quickly, and when the service is experiencing interruptions, notifications and/or updates are sent regularly.
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    Microsoft
    Unfortunately, Dynamics' lack of ability to smoothly integrate with our CRM system is causing us to look at other solutions. The efficiencies that we gain by using Dynamics for our day to day accounting are lost in the constant headaches of getting sales quotes to import properly into the system for invoicing. Another major issue for us has been budgeting and reporting. We currently do all of our budgeting and board reporting in Excel, which is too time consuming and inefficient, especially when a system as robust as Dynamics should easily be able to handle this relatively simple task.
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    Usability
    HubSpot
    There is a steep learning curve with HubSpot compared to more rigid Client/Case Management APIs. The platform's openness can be overwhelming to navigate and to teach to those who are technologically challenged. Once you learn the navigation and the tools needed to complete tasks, it becomes easier. There was a lot of clutter on the navigation menu. If your subscription doesn't give you access to a tool, you should be able to deactivate it or remove it from the navigation, which could reduce the platform's overwhelming nature.
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    Microsoft
    I rate it a 10 because we have removed the fields we don't need so users can really crank the data into the system. The software was designed for the professional services firm in mind but does a tremendous job for construction firms and "blended" companies that are both distribution firms but project centric as well. Perhaps they drop ship inventory to a project where their employees or subs need to work on a project for example.
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    Reliability and Availability
    HubSpot
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    We have had only one unplanned outage for 2 hours in the last 30 months. We shut down for 30 min to 1 hour once a month, but that is for Microsoft OS updates to the servers. Being a 24/7 world wide operation, the reliability is really important. We do get an 8 hour window on the weekend that we can be down for a short period to install Microsoft Dynamics SL updates, but we do not have many of those. On our last version upgrade, we shut the users out at 9:30 am and were fully operational in less than 6 hours. The upgrade was New SQL server, New SL server and 2 new Citrix servers.
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    Support Rating
    HubSpot
    Because when I needed help HubSpot responded immediately and provided me with the information I needed which enabled me to realize that HubSpot was even more customizable and easier to use than I thought! And I already thought HubSpot was very user friendly and easy to use, and then Support showed me how to manipulate the settings, columns and the appearance of the tool.
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    Microsoft
    Support is only used when needed, so unfortunately ,they get all the odd issues. It's a difficult business, but Microsoft and our firm do a great job of meeting customer needs. We get routine feedback that our support services are very good.
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    Implementation Rating
    HubSpot
    If you've had any prior experience with cloud based marketing automation or group communication tools, you can do the implementation without paid outside support. Though getting to a SLA (service level agreement) would be best achieved with the help of a third party who can facilitate
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    Microsoft
    Just to let it take its course. The implementation for me once I became a part of my former organization was pretty seamless. Just get to know the basics and call the support team to ask questions if you need help on an issue, should they arise. They are ready, willing, and able to help!
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    Alternatives Considered
    HubSpot
    Our team and senior managers deemed these products worth reviewing and requested that every team assess them, enabling our company to make an informed decision about the software to purchase. Everybody checked, and a survey was conducted among all those employees. We received the most votes for HubSpot CRM, as most employees preferred it.
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    Microsoft
    Of the comparable mid-range ERP systems, Dynamics SL competes at the lower end based on price, but also above the high-end based on flexibility, data, and reporting. Being able to stay with the same core accounting from a $100 million dollar company to a $3 billion dollar company shows the range of capabilities.
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    Scalability
    HubSpot
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Since the backbone of the database is MS SQLServer, the database can be easily scaled.
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    Return on Investment
    HubSpot
    • When the decision came to explore a platform that would migrate our data and leave the transition as seamless as I would like to see more native options for automation possible, a number of products were suggested. Once we saw HubSpot CRM we knew it was for us. My division were the trial usage group...which has led to enterprise adoption and we couldn't be happier.
    • I wish I could say that the support team has been awesome... but we haven't needed to utilize them, which is a testimony in its own right. The couple of minor issues we had were largely user education issues and were quickly handled.
    • The commitment the entire HubSpot team has for, not just their clients, but anyone in business that is open to learn resonates with everything they do. I subscribed to their blog and the free resources they deliver is truly amazing and they deserve kudos.
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    Microsoft
    • More time is spent on manipulating reports which can and should be automated.
    • Lack of electronic invoicing process and other green technology features creates more cost on printing and storage costs.
    • The lack of a user friendly interface requires more training and a bigger learning curve for staff.
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    ScreenShots

    HubSpot CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Store, track, manage, and report on the deals (sometimes referred to as “opportunities”) your sales team is working.Screenshot of Our contact record enables your team to record and retrieve information on anyone your business interacts with, helping everyone to stay on the same page.Screenshot of The product library gives you visibility into the goods and services you sell, then associates them with individual deals. With products, you can easily track what you're selling to your customers and from what channels.