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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    LeadMaster

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ALeadMaster is a customer relationship management (CRM) solution focused around an online sales lead management system.

    $10

    per seat

    VerticalResponse

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AVerticalResponse is an email campaign management software and services platform from Deluxe. In addition to providing email marketing tools, VerticalResponse offers fully managed email marketing services from campaign launch and management to reporting and analysis.

    $9

    per month

    Pricing
    LeadMasterVerticalResponse
    Editions & Modules
    Lead-Xpress
    $10
    per seat
    LeadMaster Standard Edition
    $50
    per seat
    Basic
    $11.00
    per month
    Pro
    $16.00
    per month
    Pro Plus
    $196.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    LeadMasterVerticalResponse
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$500 hours requiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThere is no additional charge for the mobile version.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    LeadMasterVerticalResponse
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    5.9
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Case management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    25% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Task management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    24% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    21% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    9 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of LeadMaster and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    LeadMaster
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    URL Validation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Link Tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Image Validation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inbox Display00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spam Testing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Previews00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    LeadMasterVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    LeadMasterVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    LeadMaster
    My company works with a client who offers a SaaS solution to
    the beauty sector. We had been using Salesforce for three years but needed a
    system with lead nurturing, workflow automation, and user-friendliness that
    Salesforce lacked without a hefty monthly price tag.

    We are taking use of LeadMaster's eMarketing, automation,
    and workflow management capabilities as well as the streamlined nature of the
    Professional Edition. We've been able to better regulate the sales process and
    boost our conversion rate as a result.

    We have been very pleased with LeadMaster's customer service
    and would suggest their product without reservation.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    For businesses requiring advanced email marketing features like sophisticated automation, in-depth analytics, and extensive customization, VerticalResponse might fall short due to its limited featuresVerticalResponse is ideal for small businesses or freelancers who need a simple, straightforward email marketing tool. Its ease of use and basic features make it suitable for those without extensive technical expertise in email marketing
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    LeadMaster
    • It has business app
    • Use the cloud based technology
    • No integrations at all
    • no communication gap
    • Software customizations as per your business and working
    • strong customer support
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    • I love the ease of list builder because we often times have a lot of data to import. It would be simply impossible without this tool, considering the amount of customer data we have for any one given email.
    • We really enjoy the ease of use of the HTML wizard as well. It helps even a novice be able to make a beautiful and attention grabbing email.
    • The dashboard is functional and easy to find when you need with a quick search.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    LeadMaster
    • Need to give all features/access to top level designations of the company. (title based access/feature)
    • need to enhance more communication with team with real-time notifications.
    • Need to improve in deep reporting metrics
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    • The type face is small. Not sure if this is to avoid overwhelming the reader, but I could see this being an issue with vision-impaired people or people who don't see small print well.
    • Sometimes I find it takes multiple clicks to make one simple change. I wish there was a search field at the top of the screen that allowed me to jump directly to a client's entry to update it there.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    LeadMaster
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Product is easy for both technical and non-technical people to use. A cost effective solution for sending out large number of messages. We can manage unsubscribes by individual accounts, so we can have multiple multiple accounts combined to maximize our buying power on credits. Effective API for sending/receiving data makes tool a valuable asset.
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    Usability
    LeadMaster
    My ability to more effectively manage the workflow in our office has been greatly enhanced by LeadMaster. Each member of my team is aware of the students they are responsible for recruiting and the specific process that should be followed with each and every one of them. The system also enables us to practically eliminate the use of paper in our process, which helps to reduce the number of different types of office errors.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    I truly love this product. We are moving to an all-in-one system next year and my greatest fear in doing so is how much I will miss this platform. Although we are excited for things ahead, I will always keep Vertical Response in my back pocket incase I don't love the new platform as much
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    LeadMaster
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Never had an issue with uptime
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    Performance
    LeadMaster
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    No issues
    Read full review
    Support Rating
    LeadMaster
    The reason to give this rating because of the following.

    1. Assessing the efficiency of campaigns involving
    several agencies and points of contact

    2. True close loop reporting

    3. The capacity to manage a channel through the use
    of features for updating leads and pipelines.

    4. Ensuring that no leads were lost and that they
    were always assigned to someone for follow-up, whether the lead originated
    through e-marketing, the filling out of a form on a website, or even a lead
    from a trade fair

    5. Creating a seamless connection between marketing
    and lead generating
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    At Vertical Response the help desk associates are courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell they enjoy what they do. And clearly, they are well trained because most times, the first point of contact is able to resolve any issue you may have. There have been very few times where an associate has needed to get back to me or escalate me to a supervisor
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    LeadMaster
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Basic functions and online help...we used what was needed, at the time, and will continue to explore other online trainings as our functional needs expand
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    Implementation Rating
    LeadMaster
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Salesforce integration never worked right. We had to abandon.
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    Alternatives Considered
    LeadMaster
    My client has been using Salesforce for the past two years,
    but they were looking for a system that would provide lead nurturing, workflow
    automation, and overall ease of use – functionality that was just not available
    within Salesforce without incurring a large, monthly fee. I'm using one of my
    clients who has been using Salesforce for the past two years.

    Because of LeadMaster's user-friendliness, robust automation
    and workflow management, and eMarketing capabilities, we have decided to employ
    the Professional Edition. As a result, we are able to better regulate the sales
    process and achieve a higher closure rate.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    In addition to using Vertical Response personally I also manage email marketing for clients that already use Mailchimp, Robly and Constant Contact. While most of these platforms all offer similar features I choose Vertical Response first if the client does not have a platform in place. Typically I am also teaching the client how to use this tool and the Vertical Response visual interface is very easy for me to teach a client how to navigate and create their own campaigns.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    LeadMaster
    • To mange the vendor/customer as per services or requirement helps to improve service wise business
    • reporting helps to know the service wise sale
    • a bit communication lag between team that create a delay in closing deal.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    • We were able to blast out promotions our company was having to customers which created an increase in business.
    • By blasting out any service issues, it keeps our customers informed so that they are not wondering what is going on.
    • Allows us to store unsubscribed emails so that we are not constantly pestering people who do not want to be emailed.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    LeadMaster Screenshots

    Screenshot of LeadMaster Home Page showing Xtreme-Reports Advanced ReportingScreenshot of Page showing the list of accountsScreenshot of Highly customizable page showing contact details.Screenshot of Sample business rule used to assign all new incoming leads via round robin queue.