MethodCRM vs. Nutshell CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MethodCRM
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Method:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.
$35
per month per user
Nutshell
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Nutshell offers a CRM with contact management, calendar sync, click-to-call, and collaboration features.
$19
per month per user
Pricing
MethodCRMNutshell CRM
Editions & Modules
CRM Quick Start
$35
per month per user
CRM Pro
$59
per month per user
CRM Enterprise
$97
per month per user
CRM Multi-Entity
Custom Quote
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
MethodCRMNutshell
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.15% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
MethodCRMNutshell CRM
Features
MethodCRMNutshell CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
8.1
22 Ratings
3% above category average
Nutshell CRM
8.8
14 Ratings
12% above category average
Customer data management / contact management8.522 Ratings8.213 Ratings
Workflow management8.520 Ratings10.012 Ratings
Territory management1.81 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Opportunity management8.520 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.820 Ratings6.013 Ratings
Contract management8.711 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Quote & order management9.218 Ratings9.18 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.019 Ratings6.011 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management10.012 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
10.0
2 Ratings
26% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
7 Ratings
26% above category average
Case management10.01 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Call center management9.92 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Help desk management10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
8.9
19 Ratings
13% above category average
Nutshell CRM
7.8
13 Ratings
0% above category average
Lead management8.817 Ratings9.512 Ratings
Email marketing9.014 Ratings6.011 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
7.6
20 Ratings
1% below category average
Nutshell CRM
9.8
12 Ratings
24% above category average
Task management9.218 Ratings9.511 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management10.015 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Reporting3.717 Ratings10.08 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
7.7
18 Ratings
1% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
12 Ratings
27% above category average
Forecasting8.09 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Pipeline visualization9.017 Ratings10.011 Ratings
Customizable reports6.017 Ratings10.011 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
7.6
19 Ratings
1% below category average
Nutshell CRM
9.8
10 Ratings
24% above category average
Custom fields6.719 Ratings9.110 Ratings
Custom objects6.718 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Scripting environment9.212 Ratings10.02 Ratings
API for custom integration8.014 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
8.3
19 Ratings
1% below category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.217 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.519 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
10.0
2 Ratings
29% above category average
Nutshell CRM
10.0
2 Ratings
29% above category average
Marketing automation10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Compensation management10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
7.7
15 Ratings
2% above category average
Nutshell CRM
8.2
13 Ratings
8% above category average
Mobile access7.715 Ratings8.213 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
MethodCRM
-
Ratings
Nutshell CRM
9.3
9 Ratings
22% above category average
Social data00 Ratings8.79 Ratings
Social engagement00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
MethodCRMNutshell CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(24 ratings)
9.0
(12 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(18 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(19 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
MethodCRMNutshell CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
Method Integration Inc.
Method[:CRM] is well suited when you have a large company that needs to keep track of customers. It also connects with Quickbooks and that has really been nice for our organization. Our company is small so this really helps us stay on track and build our data base of customers.
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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
Method Integration Inc.
  • The customization team is brilliant!
  • The various integrations, QBO & Gmail, help me keep track of all customer interactions.
  • The more organized I am, the more time I have to take care of my clients!
  • I have nothing but praise for the support team and the rest of the crew at Method.
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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
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Cons
Method Integration Inc.
  • It would be great if we could attach files to a lead or account in general and not just in an activity or opportunity.
  • All custom fields do not show up as options for a view when searching for leads or customers within certain parameters.
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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.
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Likelihood to Renew
Method Integration Inc.
The things Method does well - QuickBooks data integration and extreme customization - it does very, very well. If you are looking for a CRM product or any business process automation software that integrates with QuickBooks, you have to look at Method CRM
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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.
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Usability
Method Integration Inc.
Method has a great overall "usability". Once we started using the software; it did not take long before we were able to start editing our own web lead forms, email templates, etc. I think there is a learning curve however the learning curve is not bad. Anyone looking for a cloud CRM should start here
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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
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Support Rating
Method Integration Inc.
The Customer Support of this app is fantastic. If you ever have any questions they are there to answer you or fix whatever issue that you are having. The FAQ pages are also extremely helpful when you want to learn about the more in-depth qualities this program has to offer.
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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.
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Implementation Rating
Method Integration Inc.
Be available to learn! There is a huge learning curve to this program. You have to be willing to take it all in. Be available to the Method expert and be patient.
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Nutshell Inc.
Implementation is difficult everytime but this was relatively simple due to the small amount of data we moved
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Alternatives Considered
Method Integration Inc.
We chose Method:CRM for the QuickBooks integration. It was important for us to have integrations that allowed us to view payments, organize our contacts, and manage our sales force. There were some learning curves, however, such as creating activities, leads, customers and making sure our payments were being logged appropriately. I do wish that payments would be added to the calendar automatically so that the sales rep could view and make a phone call letting them know their invoice is due.
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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.
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Return on Investment
Method Integration Inc.
  • Method:CRM has probably saved me about 6-10 hours per week over the past few years.
  • It has likely saved our company several hundred hours in the last 10 years.
  • It has specifically saved us countless hours with better data management vs. having separate spreadsheets for keeping track of things.
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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.
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ScreenShots

MethodCRM Screenshots

Screenshot of a shared customer list.Screenshot of a customer profile.Screenshot of activity logging.Screenshot of a workflow visualization.Screenshot of the automated sales process.Screenshot of a testimonial.

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.