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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Makesbridge

    Score8.5 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Makesbridge is a marketing automation product designed for SMBs, featuring core marketing capabilities. It is an on-demand product that is delivered without long-term contracts via a monthly subscription.

    $30

    per month

    SendPulse

    Score3.5 out of 10
    N/ASendPulse is an integrated messaging platform providing user communication that includes emails, SMS, web push, SMTP, and user management.. This solution includes 15,000 free emails with up to 2,500 subscribers per month.N/A
    Pricing
    MakesbridgeSendPulse
    Editions & Modules
    Mini
    $29
    per month (1 account)
    SMB
    $75
    per month (1 account)
    MKS PRO
    $150
    per month (5 accounts)
    Enterprise
    $500
    per month (10 accounts)
    Engage
    $1,500
    per month (25 accounts)
    Pay As You Go
    $0
    Custom Pricing
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MakesbridgeSendPulse
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMakesbridge offers a range of pricing plans and packages to comfortably accommodate any combinate of needs and budget. Pay As You Go plans are just that - companies only pay for what they use in a given month. Alternative packages - PRO, Enterprise and Engage - are for companies with consistent use patterns and willingness to pay a minimum monthly fee. In all cases there is no long term obligation; 30 days notice is all that's required to cancel a PRO, Enterprise or Engage.Pricing starts from $9 a month and depends on the number of messages sent.
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    Features
    MakesbridgeSendPulse
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    7.7
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SendPulse
    4.0
    12 Ratings
    67% below category average
    WYSIWYG email editor6.97 Ratings2.012 Ratings
    Dynamic content8.05 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content8.06 Ratings4.010 Ratings
    Landing pages7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing8.45 Ratings3.09 Ratings
    Mobile optimization7.96 Ratings2.012 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting8.27 Ratings7.012 Ratings
    List management7.27 Ratings6.012 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences8.26 Ratings7.010 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    8.1
    6 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SendPulse
    -
    Ratings
    Lead nurturing automation8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality management8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    8.1
    6 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SendPulse
    -
    Ratings
    Calendaring7.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event/webinar marketing8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social Media Marketing
    Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    SendPulse
    -
    Ratings
    Social sharing and campaigns8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social profile integration9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    8.0
    7 Ratings
    6% above category average
    SendPulse
    4.7
    12 Ratings
    47% below category average
    Dashboards7.67 Ratings5.011 Ratings
    Standard reports8.47 Ratings7.012 Ratings
    Custom reports8.17 Ratings2.09 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Makesbridge and SendPulse
    Feature
    Makesbridge
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    0% below category average
    SendPulse
    -
    Ratings
    API7.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals8.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability7.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
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    MakesbridgeSendPulse
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    Score9.9 out of 10
    Mad Mimi
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Bloomreach
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Iterable
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MakesbridgeSendPulse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    1.0
    (12 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    3.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MakesbridgeSendPulse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Makesbridge Technology
    Makesbridge is great for email marketing and Salesforce integration. It is great for a startup or large company. Support is terrific. You can't go wrong with the service.
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    SendPulse
    SendPulse is great if you want to connect with your list on a more personal basis, and making sure that your email reaches your subscriber when it is best for him/her. You can also use the SMS function (though I haven't used it yet). Let's say you have clients and want to send a message to them automatically on their birthday, SendPulse allows you to do that. It allows you to add in specific fields that are relevant to you, in order to customise your messaging as much as you want and need.
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    Pros
    Makesbridge Technology
    • Makesbridge had the highest reviews in customer service on the Salesforce app exchange. This was the major reason that I chose them. Some of the implementation was over my head, but this was not a problem since they were always available to help with any issues that came up.
    • The team has even taken suggestions and implemented them quickly when I voiced a need for a particular Salesforce integration. Makesbridge has been a fantastic addition to my company.
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    SendPulse
    • One of the best features of this software is its user interface. I found it very intuitive.
    • It has sms feature also which is a great add-on to this software.
    • It has live chat support feature. And I find it very helpful when i find any technical problem.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Makesbridge Technology
    • I would like for users to be able to see campaigns and templates created by other non-admin users. I'd like the option as the sysadmin to select which parts of the application should be open to all users, and which I'd like to gate. (Permissions, if you will).
    • Configuration of training materials. The content is great, I just have had difficulty locating the specific article that would be most relevant to the situation. I'd love step-by-step guides for campaign creation, etc.
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    SendPulse
    • I like its Drag and Drop function to design e-mailers but it lacks in some functionalities. Foe example when I write two different contents in a same box I need a line to show separation between my contents in the same box but this feature is unavailable in SendPulse.
    • They should include more fonts. Every product or service needs different kind of fonts to make a right impact on customers. With limited option of fonts it restricts user's creativity.
    • It is good to have templates to give users some idea for designing campaigns but here SendPluse has nothing much to offer. They have very limited number of templates.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Makesbridge Technology
    Great product, exceptional support. I'm going to be honest and say that I was apprehensive that the Makesbridge team was actually as wonderful as the app exchange reviews claim...How often does that actually happen?! But now, I can honestly say that the glowing reviews are spot-on, and my only concern is that they do not do justice in describing the product, support and service Makesbridge provides.
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    SendPulse
    Because I love how easy and intuitive SendPulse is.
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    Usability
    Makesbridge Technology
    I'm not an IT guru. The layout and workflows make sense, and I appreciate not having to involve a developer for every change I'd like to make.
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    SendPulse
    I find that overall SendPulse is very intuitive to use and the support is there to help you out in case you don't find how to do what you wish to do. The drag and drop functionalities make it easy to create the newsletters you want. Every field is explained and small tutorials are included to show you how to create a new template, newsletter, etc. which makes it very easy to use.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Makesbridge Technology
    Their tech support staff is the BEST I have worked with!
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    SendPulse
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Makesbridge Technology
    Best tech support in the software industry.
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    SendPulse
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Makesbridge Technology
    While their phone/chat support is outstanding, I wish there was more documentation and how-to information available online. There are many features that I have not used because I don't understand how to use them as well as I should
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    SendPulse
    Every time I contacted the support team with a question or a problem, they were very fast in replying and helping me out solve it. Usually latest within 10 minutes I would receive a first answer, and the problem would get solved on the same day.
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    Implementation Rating
    Makesbridge Technology
    No answers on this topic
    SendPulse
    When implementing SendPulse, it is a good idea to have a transition phase where you still use both systems, in case anything goes wrong.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Makesbridge Technology
    Makesbridge was easier to use and has a much better help desk. We were originally impressed with sales and then the technical side. At one point we handled e-mails with an internal program, what a headache, especially the list management.
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    SendPulse
    For SendPulse's price point, I consider their competition to be the likes of Mailchimp, ConstantContact, etc. While SendPulse rates roughly average across the board in all areas, for businesses looking for the cheapest option (which comes with a lack of features/quality), ConstantContact beats them. For quality/features/value, I'd say Mailchimp is the best option for small businesses.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Makesbridge Technology
    • Good customer service and allows us to use our leads without much restriction.
    • Price still considered quite high for a very small business like us.
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    SendPulse
    • Tapping NRI clients with this software helps me in generating good revenue in last financial year.
    • I grow my NRI database by 60 in last year. And this software played a major role in doing so.
    • It made brand building very easy among my clients.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Makesbridge Screenshots

    Screenshot of B2B marketing automation is mostly about delivering leads on a silver platter.  Your sales Reps reap the benefits of an automation platform that drives digital engagement, intelligently tags contacts based on rules and tells sales who to call.Screenshot of Sales reps view tags, scores and alert messages. They know what prospects are hot for because they can filter activity by web visits, email clicks and alerts messages.Screenshot of Maximize campaign response with dynamic content blocks.Screenshot of The world's easiest drag-and-drop HTML Editor speeds campaign and landing page production. There are dozens of mobile compatible templates to make publishing even easier!Screenshot of Marketers see how drip messages perform with opens, clicks, social shares, web visits generated and conversions. You can even view populations of who's taken action.Screenshot of X-Ray Vision of interest! Drill down into the report even further to see a complete history of a prospect's web visits history and duration spent on each page.

    SendPulse Screenshots

    Screenshot of Desktop versionScreenshot of Mobile application for iPadScreenshot of Mobile application for Android