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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    per month

    Korero

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Korero is designed to be a one stop solution for Customer Relationship Management, Collaboration and Communication combined with Automation features to empower and make your sales team highly effective and productive. Primarily focused on the B2B and Small & Medium Enterprises sector, Korero boasts a simplified User Interface for a great User Experience. Korero is available as a Software as a Service solution – pay as you go, cloud enabled with an omnichannel presence (Android…

    $10

    per user

    Pricing
    iContactKorero
    Editions & Modules
    1500 Users
    $15.00
    per month
    2500 Users
    $25.00
    per month
    5000 Users
    $45.00
    per month
    Basic
    $10.00
    per user
    Professional
    $22.00
    per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    iContactKorero
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Pricing is computed on a monthly basis, exclusive of VAT and minimum time is 1 month.
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    Features
    iContactKorero
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    6.6
    26 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Korero
    -
    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content7.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content5.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages7.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing5.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization7.021 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting7.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences6.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    8.0
    26 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Korero
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Korero
    -
    Ratings
    URL Validation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Tracking7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Image Validation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbox Display7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings7.13 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    7.5
    3 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Case management00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Lead management00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.3
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    6.4
    1 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Social data00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of iContact and Korero
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Korero
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    iContactKorero
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.4
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    7.9
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    iContactKorero
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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    Innoverenit
    Korero would be the best choice for freelance professionals, small and medium size companies, in my opinion. It is also a great platform for those who are looking for ATS and CRM together at an affordable price. For a one man company it becomes expensive to buy software and manage relationships and recruitment process online and in that scenario Korero platform comes handy with its offerings and price. Its relatively new in the market so I would say they can bring more add-ons with time but for now I feel it has a lot of potential to support the recruiters like me and many other businesses.
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    Pros
    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.
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    Innoverenit
    • User friendly
    • Great support
    • Very affordable
    • Simple to use
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    Cons
    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).
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    • UI and UX
    • They provide good support but it can be improved
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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
    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.
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    Innoverenit
    I’m pretty happy with Korero as it gives me an easy to use interface and a holistic view for my sales and recruitment requirements. It helps me keep a tab on various open opportunities and ones in the pipeline. At this point of time, my business requirements are well met.
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    Reliability and Availability
    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
    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.
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    Innoverenit
    The support team is open for discussions and to look into to improve the system that is suits for us. If needed they are always available and they solve problems very fast. They give us the feeling that we are important for them. They don’t charge extra for any small questions. The support is very friendly.
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    Online Training
    iContact
    The templates are difficult to customize, and they don't render well in email platforms
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    Implementation Rating
    iContact
    i wouldn't be using it if i wasn't satisfied. time is money
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Innoverenit
    Price point is a great advantage as it combines ATS and CRM . Easy to navigate and the best part is if I feel something is missing and needs improvement, I leave feedback and the company acts upon it. The support team is very responsive and my work has never been hindered.
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    Scalability
    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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    Innoverenit
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    Innoverenit
    • Increased sales' achievements by considerable number
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    ScreenShots

    Korero Screenshots

    Screenshot of Out-of-the-box Analytics - Pre configured Key Performance Indicators, Configurable Fiscal period settings, Real time Business performance reports for CEOs & Sales leadersScreenshot of Workflows integrated with Opportunity lifecycle,  ensures task governance  to deliver high quality quotesScreenshot of Approvals management - Easy configuration of processes for managing ApprovalsScreenshot of Perspectives view - Tile layout with analytics presented on Click of PulseScreenshot of Collaboration - Break the Silos - include users from other functions / disciplines, also extend invite to your alliance partners as collaboratorsScreenshot of Automation of Leads management and distribution