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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

    Zoho Invoice

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AZoho Invoice is a cloud-based invoicing solution designed to help small businesses with invoicing, tracking expenses, and accepting online payments. Key features include project billing, time tracking, reporting, customizable templates, and a client portaI. Teams using Zoho Invoice can track estimates, convert them to invoices, and send reminders to clients to complete their outstanding payments. Additionally, users can create tasks, collect advance payments for projects, and keep…

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    Pricing
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    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
    Free
    $0
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.Zoho Invoice is a completely free product. It has no contracts, no ads, and no hidden fees
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    Community Pulse
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    Considered Both Products
    Method Integration Inc.
    Chose MethodCRM
    We also have used a few other tools such as Insightly. Hands down Method: CRM lead management, quickbook automation & notifications wins the game.
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    Zoho
    Chose Zoho Invoice
    Method:CRM was a disaster. We spent several weeks trying to set up Method:CRM and promises about connecting to a merchant account simply did not exist. Zoho was up and running in one day. We reviewed around 15 different options and Zoho was the best/most suitable for us.
    Incentivized
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
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    Features
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.0
    22 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.322 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management8.320 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management1.81 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.320 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.920 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management8.711 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
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    Case management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
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    Lead management8.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing9.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    20 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
    Ratings
    Task management9.118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management10.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting3.417 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.7
    18 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoho Invoice
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    Forecasting8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization9.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.5
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
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    Custom fields6.419 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects6.418 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment9.212 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    8.2
    19 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability8.117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.319 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of MethodCRM and Zoho Invoice
    Feature
    MethodCRM
    7.4
    15 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Zoho Invoice
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access7.415 Ratings00 Ratings
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    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
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    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    9.8
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MethodCRMZoho Invoice
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho Invoice streamlines invoicing, payments, and customer interactions, improving financial health and saving time, money, and energy. It ensures billing accuracy, reduces errors, and streamlines client billing by tracking goals and streamlining invoice generation. Zoho Invoice focuses on automation and invocation management to efficiently complete multiple tasks. Zoho Invoice has all the features needed for an invoicing system, but it could be better at integrating with other CRM platforms and simplifying taxation.
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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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    Zoho
    • Multiple payment platforms integrated for ease of client payment.
    • You can create different hourly rates for various tasks or individuals within an organization.
    • You can attach files to your invoices.
    • Clients get their very own log-in.
    • Ability to create credit notes.
    Incentivized
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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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    Zoho
    • Time tracking, though easy enough, could be simplified. Having the ability to change default settings when entering time could save a few keystrokes.
    • The ability to automatically take unbilled hours and pull into a new invoice seems to be there, but it is a bit cumbersome. It also defaults to too much detail. Having the ability to customize would be great.
    • The ability to auto-BCC yourself on all invoices sent out would be a nice feature.
    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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    Zoho
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho invoice has changed my expectations of what services like this can be. Providing something as simple as invoicing for small businesses who are struggling to find places to cut costs at such a reasonable rate is life-changing for some businesses. I know it was for mine. We saved so much that we did not have to cut in other areas. That has helped to keep us in business and grow it as well.
    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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    Zoho
    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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    Zoho
    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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    Zoho
    Google Drive stored my invoices in one accessible location but required more time and maintenance. I didn't want to invest the time into building out sheet functions to carry over figures across sheets, so I researched invoicing options. I am already a fan of Zoho services, so it was an easy decision to try out their Invoicing site. Same login, the same level of support, free trial. No risk! I was pleased to find the solution on my first try.
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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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    Zoho
    • Zoho Invoice has created a positive impact by allowing us to successfully organize and track online payments and invoices.
    • Zoho Invoice has saved us both time and money by making our invoicing business processes automatic and effortless.
    • Zoho Invoice has created a positive return on our investment many times over. It's increased business functions to help generate more profits in shorter periods of time.
    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.

    Zoho Invoice Screenshots

    Screenshot of 100% free invoicing software designed for small business owners & freelancers.Screenshot of Customize the look and feel of your invoices to provide a consistent and professional outlook.Screenshot of Add tasks, invite users, track the time worked for each project, and bill your clients just the way you want.Screenshot of Get real-time insights into sales, receivables, expenses, and projects with a host of built-in reports.Screenshot of Get a quick snapshot of your business health and know your monthly sales, current and overdue invoices, payments collected, your top expenses, and more.Screenshot of Create and share invoices, record payments, look up customers' details or past invoice history even if you're away from your desk.