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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Maximizer CRM

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMaximizer CRM is a customer relationship management (CRM) software built to maximize sales leads and calls.

    $29

    Per User / Month

    Nutshell

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ANutshell offers a CRM with contact management, calendar sync, click-to-call, and collaboration features.

    $19

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Maximizer CRMNutshell
    Editions & Modules
    Small Office
    $29
    Per User / Month
    Business Plus
    $49
    Per User / Month
    Business Plus
    $49
    Per User / Month
    Insights
    $89
    Per User / Month
    Insights
    $89
    Per User / Month
    Foundation
    $19
    per month per user
    Growth
    $32
    per month per user
    Pro
    $49
    per month per user
    Business
    $67
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $89
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Maximizer CRMNutshell
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$29 per user/MonthNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll pricing in USD. Monthly no contract subscription option available.15% discount for annual pricing.
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    Features
    Maximizer CRMNutshell
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.8
    5 Ratings
    125% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.3
    15 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management1.15 Ratings9.214 Ratings
    Workflow management1.14 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Territory management1.14 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Opportunity management1.15 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)1.14 Ratings8.314 Ratings
    Contract management3.14 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Quote & order management1.13 Ratings9.69 Ratings
    Interaction tracking4.05 Ratings8.312 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management2.15 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    4 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Case management1.14 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Call center management1.13 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Help desk management1.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.0
    14 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Lead management1.15 Ratings9.813 Ratings
    Email marketing1.15 Ratings8.312 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.4
    13 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Task management1.15 Ratings9.712 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management1.13 Ratings8.32 Ratings
    Reporting1.14 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Forecasting1.15 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization1.15 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customizable reports1.15 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.9
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Custom fields1.15 Ratings9.611 Ratings
    Custom objects1.04 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Scripting environment1.15 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    API for custom integration1.15 Ratings9.96 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Single sign-on capability1.13 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions1.14 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    3 Ratings
    149% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Social data1.13 Ratings9.49 Ratings
    Social engagement1.13 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.0
    5 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation1.05 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Compensation management1.04 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Maximizer CRM and Nutshell CRM
    Feature
    Maximizer CRM
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    150% below category average
    Nutshell CRM
    9.2
    13 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Mobile access1.15 Ratings9.213 Ratings
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    Maximizer CRMNutshell
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Maximizer CRMNutshell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.1
    (5 ratings)
    9.8
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Maximizer CRMNutshell
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    It was not a good experience. Nothing was as advertised, from the user experience to the security of purchase. The address book was not able to be converted from the Leads module and the maps feature wasn’t able to connect from Leads. The mobile version has a lot of bugs and isn’t very functional. They have a tutorial, yet [I think they] aren’t proactive in distributing it to new users. Their focus is on sales. And it’s not a very salable product in my opinion. The worst aspect of this company is that they aren’t risk free. If you purchase a year software and decide after a few weeks it simply isn’t for your company, there are no refunds. I had to initiate a chargeback with my bank after being told that “unfortunately, due to the terms and conditions...” No customer wants to hear that. [I feel] they tried to bully me into keeping their software. There are far too many options in 2021 for CRM to be forced into one, especially one so difficult to use. When I asked about a feature that I needed, I was told, “Perhaps later this year...” Not what I need if I’m paying good money for a software. Their sales VP wouldn’t call me when I requested a call after being denied a refund. When I went through their main website again after my experience with Maximizer, I [felt] that everything they advertise is not in line with the product they put out. They say that there’s a free trial available. Not the truth [in my experience]. This maybe would have been a good CRM in say, 1999. [I think] it’s antiquated and didn’t serve the needs of my business. I used well-known CRM previously and didn’t find Maximizer to be better than the free version of that one. There was a disconnect in usage that wasn’t able to be overcome by myself or my employees in several weeks of trials.
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    Nutshell Inc.
    This can be used for different industries, healthcare, IT, retail or any company with a customer service line, big or small. if i had to ask, i would say "Do you have any type of filing system that you use?" "anything where you are keeping track of personal/ business information." Do you need access to information on a day to day basis? If they do , then this can be used , especially if you need to keep track of the numbers; we like how we can see if are things going up or down.
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    Pros
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    • Shared Calendar
    • Customer Service cases
    • Common database of customer information
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Customization - we are able to make Nutshell make the most sense for our company and processes
    • Scheduling - the ability to set tasks allows us to never forget a follow-up call or email
    • Tags - allow us to prioritize leads and segment our customers and potential customers
    • Communication - the ability to tag colleagues in notes for callbacks or updates to accounts is very helpful to keep everyone on the same page
    • Email History - being able to blind copy all our email communication to Nutshell, allows us to have email threads and notes all in one place
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    • Handling large data. Maximizer needs to improve on this.
    • Add additional user-friendly shortcuts for the most frequently used functions in the web version.
    • There is no mark for deletion option. They need to provide a way to delete without physically deleting records.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • integration with email doesn't work as advertised
    • would like integration with quickbooks
    • If there is a misspelling in any one email address, you can not send a mass email. You must go back and correct each error before it can send.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    We are heavily entrenched in Maximizer and trying to pull our data out and into another CRM, with the same amount of customization and workflow would take a lot of effort.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    This is perfect for a small business / Home based business with SaaS. Nutshell constantly adds new features and the price is much better than more robust software like Salesforce.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    The CRM didn’t have the capability I expected
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    Nutshell Inc.
    Extremely easy to use and they help you throughout the process. I find it not challenging, an effective utility to help us prioritize and engage efficiently at a reasonable price point. We enjoy working with the team there and they're easy to access. I've already recommended it to two colleagues
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    The support staff are very knowledgeable and competent. Never really had an issue with them not knowing what they are doing.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    Nutshell's support team has always been great and they tend to go above and beyond. They are polite, friendly, personable and great listeners. They are also great about sending follow up emails too.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Nutshell Inc.
    Implementation is difficult everytime but this was relatively simple due to the small amount of data we moved
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    We chose to go with Microsoft Dynamics CRM over Maximizer because of the customization and marketing options that were associated with Dynamics. The ease of use with Maximizer, however, was far better than that of Microsoft Dynamics.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    When I first started with BCI, they were using ACT!. It was hard to navigate and there were a lot of spots for duplicate information that made it hard to know if you were in the right spot or not. Then if you had trouble, you would spend 3 hours on the phone with customer service and often they would not even be able to find a solution. I would not recommend ACT! to anyone. Since getting nutshell, I have learned a bit about Cosential and I know that it is more catered to the construction industry and can help with proposal creation, so I think that may be something we consider in the not-too-near future.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Maximizer Services, Inc.
    • It allows us to maximize our service billing
    • It is easy to generate service quotes
    • It is easy to follow up on leads.
    Incentivized
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    Nutshell Inc.
    • Nutshell CRM has had a major impact on ROI. The last program we used cost more and had fewer features and accessibility.
    • One negative impact is its email functions. As stated before in this review I need to be able to send large attachments and pics through email and Nutshell is very limited when it comes to that.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Maximizer CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Maximizer CRM Logo

    Nutshell Screenshots

    Screenshot of Nutshell's dashboard, mobile app, and sales metrics.Screenshot of the interface to build custom pipelines.Screenshot of where to measure contact engagement with Nutshell Marketing emails, forms, website traffic, and landing pages.Screenshot of the interface to engage with website visitors and leads throughout the buying journey via multiple channels using Nutshell Engagement. Channels include SMS, AI webchat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs.Screenshot of Quotes & Invoices, where users can create, send, and monitor custom quotes and invoices without leaving Nutshell.