iContact 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
TrueContext
Score9 out of 10
N/A
TrueContext (formerly ProntoForms) provides an enterprise-level low-code field-focused application. The solution is used to create apps and forms to collect and analyze field data with smartphones and tablets – either as a standalone solution or as a mobile front-end to enterprise systems of record.
$25
per month per license (billed annually)
Pricing
iContact
TrueContext
Editions & Modules
1500 Users
$15.00
per month
2500 Users
$25.00
per month
5000 Users
$45.00
per month
Essentials
$25
per month per license (billed annually)
Advanced
$45
per month per license (billed annually)
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Volume discounts available
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
iContact
TrueContext
Free Trial
No
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Yes
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
No setup fee
Additional Details
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More Pricing Information
Features
iContact
TrueContext
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
6.6
26 Ratings
20% below category average
TrueContext
-
Ratings
WYSIWYG email editor
7.024 Ratings
00 Ratings
Dynamic content
7.021 Ratings
00 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content
5.021 Ratings
00 Ratings
Landing pages
7.014 Ratings
00 Ratings
A/B testing
5.017 Ratings
00 Ratings
Mobile optimization
7.021 Ratings
00 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting
7.025 Ratings
00 Ratings
List management
8.025 Ratings
00 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences
6.015 Ratings
00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
8.0
26 Ratings
5% above category average
TrueContext
-
Ratings
Dashboards
8.026 Ratings
00 Ratings
Standard reports
8.025 Ratings
00 Ratings
Custom reports
8.015 Ratings
00 Ratings
Pre-Send Testing
Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
7.0
1 Ratings
15% below category average
TrueContext
-
Ratings
URL Validation
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Link Tracking
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Image Validation
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Inbox Display
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Email Accessibility Tools
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Spelling and Grammar Check
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Spam Testing
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Email Previews
7.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Survey Format & Appearance
Comparison of Survey Format & Appearance features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
-
Ratings
TrueContext
9.0
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Custom logo/branding
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Survey Content
Comparison of Survey Content features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
-
Ratings
TrueContext
9.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Changes to live survey
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Question design help
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Multiple question types
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Survey Logic
Comparison of Survey Logic features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
-
Ratings
TrueContext
9.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Survey logic flexibility
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Survey Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Survey Reporting & Analytics features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
-
Ratings
TrueContext
9.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Response tracking
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Data export
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Standard reports
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Custom reports
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Analytics
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Survey Administration & Security
Comparison of Survey Administration & Security features of iContact and TrueContext
Feature
iContact
-
Ratings
TrueContext
9.0
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Access controls
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Compliance
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Survey Distribution
Comparison of Survey Distribution features of iContact and TrueContext
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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Prontoforms is suited for complicated business needs that are able to integrate seamlessly into one of the out-of-the-box solutions available. For simple recording to a spreadsheet, pdf, word document, database, etc. without any additional integrations, better (and in some cases free) solutions may work. For custom integrations, cost and effort may get expensive.
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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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
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.
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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As Prontoforms markets itself as a low code, user-friendly drag and drop solution, it definitely excels in the area of user experience. While those who are more on the technical side will appreciate the standard options available as part of its custom integration tools. The learning curve has never been an issue.
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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.
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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The customer support for pronto forms was great for me in the only instance that I have had to use it. I called the phone number for ProntoForms customer support, they were quick with the correct answer for me and very reassuring.
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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.
We looked for versatility of product and cost effectiveness when trying to choose vendors. Even though the product can be set up by the user or administrator, the more complex parts of the form required help to be done right. Vendors needed to be able to offer their services to get this done in a timely fashion. ProntoForms hit all the marks. We looked at other vendors and they just couldn't replicate or form closely enough.
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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.
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info
A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info