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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MethodCRM

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AMethod:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.

    $35

    per month per user

    Pipeline CRM

    Score5.2 out of 10
    N/AFounded in 2006, Pipeline CRM (formerly PipelineDeals) is a CRM for small and midsize businesses, empowering sales teams across a breadth of industries to build game changing relationships. Pipeline is built around a customizable user experience, sales focused features, and customer support and service. The vendor, headquartered in Seattle, boasts 18,000 users in 60 countries who use Pipeline to gain visibility into their sales, accelerate opportunities, and close more deals.

    $29

    per month

    Pricing
    MethodCRMPipeline 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
    Start
    $300
    per year per user
    Develop
    $396
    per year per user
    Develop
    $588
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MethodCRMPipeline CRM
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.—
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    Community Pulse
    MethodCRMPipeline CRM
    Considered Both Products
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    MethodCRMPipeline CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pipeline CRM
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Customer data management / contact management8.322 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Workflow management8.320 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Territory management1.81 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.320 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.920 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Contract management8.711 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.118 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Interaction tracking9.019 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management10.012 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Pipeline CRM
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Case management10.01 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Call center management9.92 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Help desk management10.01 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pipeline CRM
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    43% below category average
    Lead management8.817 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Email marketing9.014 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Pipeline CRM
    4.5
    5 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Task management9.118 Ratings3.04 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.015 Ratings5.53 Ratings
    Reporting3.417 Ratings5.03 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pipeline CRM
    6.7
    5 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Forecasting8.09 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.017 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.017 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Pipeline CRM
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Custom fields6.419 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Custom objects6.418 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Scripting environment9.212 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.014 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Pipeline CRM
    6.0
    3 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.117 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.319 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Pipeline CRM
    4.6
    3 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Marketing automation10.02 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Compensation management10.02 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Pipeline CRM
    8.0
    5 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Mobile access7.415 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of MethodCRM and Pipeline CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    -
    Ratings
    Pipeline CRM
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Social data00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
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    MethodCRMPipeline CRM
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    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MethodCRMPipeline CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    7.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MethodCRMPipeline 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.
    Incentivized
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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    If you have a small business where you are trying to keep things simple, then PipelineDeals is a perfect fit. Once you get to where you are wanting to tie your marketing efforts and create marketing campaigns that are tied to leads, it starts to miss the mark
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    • Flexibility: It provides the flexibility to set it up how you want to use it. Customization is beyond what you probably want or need.
    • Reporting: We were able to setup all types of reporting and tracking.
    • Ease of Use: While the platform was powerful, it was always easy to use.
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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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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    • I wouldn't say no areas for improvement exist, but I will say that PipelineDeals takes customer input, shared product roadmap, and supports what they have very nicely. What they provide works out-of-the-box. Improvements can always be made with respect to pre-packaged integration with 3rd party services/solutions, and with extended attributes, but you also want to avoid something that attempts to boil the ocean.
    Incentivized
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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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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    If we can integrate and easily export and clean all of our data such that it can be used for multiple purposes, i.e. outreach to guests, sending out newsletters to subscribers, doing research and tracking progress, we will definitely renew
    Incentivized
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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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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    The user interface is simple and easy to navigate. Anyone who is overwhelmed with some of the more complicated CRM systems will definitely enjoy the simplicity of what PipelineDeals has to offer
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    Any time I have had questions or issues that have come up I've always been able to get a quick response and a resolution to what I was needing.
    Incentivized
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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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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    The cost is much better and it is much easier to use. Salesforce was way too robust and I never want to hire a consultant to set up a CRM. PipelineDeals CRM has the best visibility of our sales efforts.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pipeline CRM PipelineDeals
    • Has made us understand sales tactics that are working
    • Easily create forecasting on growth in multiple categories
    • Understand our process and what we need to improve on in closing deals
    Incentivized
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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.

    Pipeline CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Pipeline CRM main dashboardScreenshot of a Kanban viewScreenshot of a lead list viewScreenshot of the Pipeline CRM Help Center and Resources