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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Loops

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ALoops is an email tool that helps SaaS businesses send email newsletters, automated messages and one-off campaigns in a simple interface.

    $49

    per month up to 5000 contacts

    Oracle CRM On Demand

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AThe basis of this offering is the Market2Lead product that Oracle acquired in 2010. It has now been fully integrated with Oracle's On Demand CRM product and is a full-featured marketing automation product with features from lead management and nurturing, to measuring marketing ROI.N/A

    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
    LoopsOracle CRM On DemandVerticalResponse
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Basic
    $11.00
    per month
    Pro
    $16.00
    per month
    Pro Plus
    $196.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    LoopsOracle CRM On DemandVerticalResponse
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    More Pricing Information
    Features
    LoopsOracle CRM On DemandVerticalResponse
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.9
    25 Ratings
    13% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management00 Ratings10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.7
    24 Ratings
    23% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Case management00 Ratings10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management00 Ratings10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.5
    24 Ratings
    9% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management00 Ratings8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    24 Ratings
    16% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Task management00 Ratings9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.5
    24 Ratings
    11% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings6.623 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.2
    24 Ratings
    7% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment00 Ratings5.820 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.5
    25 Ratings
    12% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    18 Ratings
    18% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Social data00 Ratings9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    22 Ratings
    18% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation00 Ratings9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management00 Ratings9.020 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    18 Ratings
    17% above category average
    VerticalResponse
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    21% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    9 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Loops.so and Oracle CRM On Demand and VerticalResponse
    Feature
    Loops.so
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    -
    Ratings
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    URL Validation00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Link Tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Image Validation00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inbox Display00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Spam Testing00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Email Previews00 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    LoopsOracle CRM On DemandVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (26 ratings)
    10.0
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    LoopsOracle CRM On DemandVerticalResponse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    I think it is well suited for organizations which are large with a lot of users so as to be able to minimize the cost of operations. Also, the organization which interacts mostly with customers can use Oracle CRM on demand.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    • Several of our members were not familiar with various IT functions within CRM prior to working with it and so they were able to develop a working knowledge of IT pretty quickly afterwards.
    • It has a familiar feel to it as it allows users to work the data into a spreadsheet type layout with pivot tables and graphs and so it is quick to adopt.
    • Customization is great with a working knowledge of HTML, which isn't too hard to learn. You can really adapt CRM to any needs stylistically or content wise.
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    • The ability to schedule and push out reports is missing from this system. If we want to mass deliver a report on a schedule, we must run it, export it and email it out to the group, or purchase a 3rd party system.
    • The ability to trigger workflow events on a schedule is missing this system. Currently, there has to be a trigger initiated by a user and we have situations where we'd like to be able to schedule a work flow routine to go out and check from specific situations and then trigger an action. We'd also like to be able to trigger workflow actions on one object based on something in another object and this capability is very limited.
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    Because am using oracle last 3 years and it’s great
    Read full review
    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.
    Read full review
    Usability
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    Compared to other competitors I find it very easy to use and learn .It has been helpful in our organisation and we have been able to manage our projects and operations well without interference.
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    Never had an issue with uptime
    Read full review
    Performance
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    VerticalResponse
    No issues
    Read full review
    Support Rating
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    As am using oracle very much satisfy.
    Read full review
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    With the right partner Oracle CRM On Demand can be implemented very quickly and seamlessly.
    Incentivized
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    VerticalResponse
    Salesforce integration never worked right. We had to abandon.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    MS Dynamics was easy to integrate to MS Power BI. This BI and reporting aspect is a clear strong point for Microsoft. MS solutions seem easier to integrate and learn, but this depends on the IT landscape and the complexity of integrations in a respective company.
    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
    Loops.so (Astrodon Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    • This software can display in real-time when an order is submitted, received, fulfilled, and shipped out. We are able to know within the week of what new orders came in and how effective we are being from targeting specific regions of the nation.
    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
    Read full review
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