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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

    Readymode

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AReadymode (formerly Xencall) is a cloud-based predictive dialer used to connect sales and call center agents with more leads in less time. The outbound call center platform helps agents dial smarter and connect faster, so call centers can increase contact rates and make every call count. Readymode will also automate manual customer data entry with its included call center CRM software, so reps can focus on the conversation. Immediate access to customer profiles…

    $150

    per month per license

    Pricing
    iContactReadymode
    Editions & Modules
    1500 Users
    $15.00
    per month
    2500 Users
    $25.00
    per month
    5000 Users
    $45.00
    per month
    Readymode - starting at
    $150
    per month per license
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    iContactReadymode
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$11
    Additional Details—17% discount for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    iContactReadymode
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of iContact and Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    6.6
    26 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Readymode
    -
    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 Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    8.0
    26 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Readymode
    -
    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 Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Readymode
    -
    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
    Preview Dialer
    Comparison of Preview Dialer features of iContact and Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Readymode
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Contact preview00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Call notes & tags00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Automatic call logging00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Core Dialer
    Comparison of Core Dialer features of iContact and Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Readymode
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Outbound dialing00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Inbound routing00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Custom caller ID00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Click-to-call00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Dialer contact import00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Campaign & list management00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    Call Follow-up and Quality Assurance
    Comparison of Call Follow-up and Quality Assurance features of iContact and Readymode
    Feature
    iContact
    -
    Ratings
    Readymode
    6.8
    4 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Follow-up calls00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Dialer reporting & analytics00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Dialer compliance00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
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    iContactReadymode
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Nooks
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    iContactReadymode
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    5.5
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.4
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 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
    iContactReadymode
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Readymode
    We had a very good run with XenCall in the beginning voice quality was excellent prices were competitive ran smoothly we never needed support or had any problem but when we did we faced long holds no chat service on the website customer support agent don't know much what they're doing they're just there to take notes and pass it on to their supervisors.
    Incentivized
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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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    Readymode
    • Multi-line dialing.
    • Unlimited users.
    • Calendar integration.
    • Advanced capabilities.
    Read full review
    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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    Readymode
    • Less dropped calls.
    • System tends to slow down with multiple agents working.
    • Not much else at the moment.
    Incentivized
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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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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Readymode
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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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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    iContact
    i wouldn't be using it if i wasn't satisfied. time is money
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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Readymode
    Vici dial - This was only a calling software and it stored notes, it did not have the exclusive reporting XenCALL has.
    Incentivized
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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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    Readymode
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Readymode
    • Customers complaints no one return their calls.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Readymode Screenshots

    Screenshot of the custom profile fields for info on leads and customers.Screenshot of productivity data on call center agents.Screenshot of the custom calendars for appointments and phone meetings with leads and clients.Screenshot of info and performance data on call center agents.