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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

    Sage CRM

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Sage CRM is an SMB-oriented CRM platform offered in both SaaS and on-premise editions. Unlike the Sage SalesLogix product, the SaaS version is a true multi-tenant offering. The platform offers excellent integration with Sage ERP and accounting products. It is also a good global solution and is available in many languages and is used by over 12,000 customers worldwide, with many customers in Europe.

    $33

    per month

    Thonus CRM

    N/AN/AThonus CRM, from Thonus headquartered in Três de Maio, Rio Grande do Sul, is presented as a simple and robust CRM system adaptable for any type of company that has salespeople.N/A
    Pricing
    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus 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
    Sage CRM (cloud)
    $45
    Per User per Month
    Sage CRM (on premise)
    $0
    Lifetime License per Seat
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus CRM
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.Tiered pricing is available for multiple users.
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    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus CRM
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    Method Integration Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus CRM
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Sage CRM
    8.8
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.322 Ratings9.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management8.320 Ratings8.616 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management1.81 Ratings8.517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.320 Ratings8.917 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.920 Ratings9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management8.711 Ratings8.614 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.118 Ratings9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking9.019 Ratings9.216 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management10.012 Ratings8.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Sage CRM
    8.1
    16 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Case management10.01 Ratings8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management9.92 Ratings8.215 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.01 Ratings8.214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Sage CRM
    8.7
    16 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management8.817 Ratings8.816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing9.014 Ratings8.715 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Sage CRM
    9.0
    17 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Task management9.118 Ratings9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.015 Ratings9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting3.417 Ratings9.113 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Sage CRM
    8.6
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting8.09 Ratings8.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.017 Ratings8.416 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.017 Ratings8.717 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.6
    17 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields6.419 Ratings8.517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects6.418 Ratings8.516 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment9.212 Ratings9.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.014 Ratings8.314 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Sage CRM
    8.7
    17 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability8.117 Ratings8.717 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.319 Ratings8.813 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Sage CRM
    9.0
    14 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation10.02 Ratings9.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management10.02 Ratings8.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Sage CRM
    7.8
    16 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access7.415 Ratings7.816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of MethodCRM and Sage CRM and Thonus CRM
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    -
    Ratings
    Sage CRM
    9.4
    13 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Thonus CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Social data00 Ratings9.513 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings9.313 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus CRM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    8.9
    (28 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    5.1
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    7.9
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MethodCRMSage CRMThonus 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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    Sage
    as it is a very flexible software that can be adapted to any business model, other functions human resource management, manufacturing and supply chain planning, all these functions are housed in a highly technological interface. I liked this system because it made automating accounts payable so much easier.the control of the basic accounting of any type of company
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    • When in client profile, it is very intuitive, allowing you to easily transcribe notes in the clients profile.
    • Sage allows 3rd party plugins, so if you utilize a particular phone services or would like to import something as simple as google drive, its compatible.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    • Reliance on Apache Tomcat causes a lot of headaches. There are common issues trying to start up the server, resulting from Apache Tomcat misconfigurations, or Java. Some forum posts on Sage City address common issues, but digging into server logs seems to be an often occurrence.
    • Support is somewhat lacking, less user install base means error messages are sometimes hard to find quick answers for. Most of the knowledge found on the internet is in the Sage City forum.
    • Integration with Microsoft 365 causes you to have to turn off some security features. This will result in your 365 tenants running lower security standards than recommended, it may put you at risk for targeted attacks.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    There are really no other words to say, it is a very easy to use application that is more straightforward and has provided better results with the bulk of features that appeal to a very broad amount of users. There may be other CRM platforms out there that are more prevalent, but I have found them to be much more clunky and less intuitive than Sage CRM.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Excellent integration with the most important social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter) to get leads. The mobile app is quite useful for speeding up the tasks at hand and not relying on the computer or being in the office to get them done.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
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    Performance
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Sage works very quickly based on the network you are using it on. It is internet based so if your network is slow, it will perform slowly. Reports seem to run reasonably fast, if there is too much information it is trying to populate that could slow it down a little. When Sage CRM is integrated with a Sage ERP product it doesn't tend to slow down either system at all
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    Support team is really slow and they need to work on this really. Sometimes it takes days to resolve a simple query and there is no way to get it expedited. Rest the product is is amazing but the team should look into the costumer support and get it working
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    Method Integration Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Most training would come after a upgrade. Otherwise we would self teach new employees. Training was with a Sage Software partner SWK technologies.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    The implementation and upgrades were rather quick and straight forward. Attempting to link Sage CRM with Sage 100 ERP however was a nightmare and will be avoided by us in the future due to numerous issues.
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
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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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    Sage
    Whilst SAGE CRM was selected around 10 years ago and we became a partner, the main contenders would have been at the time Sales Logix and MS CRM 4.0. However, we had extensive experience of the mid-market CRM's and decided on SAGE CRM since it had a clean, easy to understand interface and importantly offered both workflow automation and Self Service capability, all of which across both the Case and Sales and Marketing functionality was seamless and saved time. As it was pure browser based, access was from anywhere we wanted. In my view, SAGE CRM still stacks up well against all the other mid-market CRM systems and offers good value for money, but more importantly, it is an easy to operate and customisable solution which user like. Again, we can teach administration users very quickly to support and customise themselves since the admin. function are clear as well.
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    • It is very affordable in pricing, compared to competitors
    • Lead management and convertion into prospects is also a very easy process
    • Lead capture from web pages should be available, and better ways to capture leads from tradeshows by uploading directly from scanned business cards
    Incentivized
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    Thonus (ThonusCRM)
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

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    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.