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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Zoho Campaigns

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AZoho Campaigns is an email marketing and social networking campaigning tool for smaller companies that helps create, send, and track effective email campaigns. It features list management and segmentation, A/B Testing, tracking and reporting, automation, and mobile campaign management.

    $0

    Pricing
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Forever Free
    $0
    Standard Plan
    $3 for 500 contacts
    per month
    Professional Plan
    $4.5 for 500 contacts
    per month
    Pay as you go
    $14 for 500 contacts
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details15% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Considered Both Products
    Nutshell Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.2
    15 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management9.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management10.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)7.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management9.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking7.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management8.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Case management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    8.8
    14 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management9.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing7.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.3
    13 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Task management9.712 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.9
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields9.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration9.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Social data9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    9.1
    13 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Zoho Campaigns
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access9.113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Campaigns
    9.3
    26 Ratings
    15% above category average
    WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings9.825 Ratings
    Dynamic content00 Ratings9.926 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings9.823 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings9.818 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings9.822 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings5.024 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings9.826 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings9.925 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings9.820 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Campaigns
    9.8
    26 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.825 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.926 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.922 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Nutshell CRM and Zoho Campaigns
    Feature
    Nutshell CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Campaigns
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    URL Validation00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Link Tracking00 Ratings9.84 Ratings
    Image Validation00 Ratings9.94 Ratings
    Inbox Display00 Ratings4.94 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Email Previews00 Ratings9.84 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (15 ratings)
    9.8
    (26 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NutshellZoho Campaigns
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Zoho
    It is well suited in scenarios:
    1. Well-defined static list with proper info.
    2. Not building email templates from scratch
    3. Litmus testing involved
    4. Easy to use simple automation journeys involved
    Not well-suited scenarios:
    1. Complex Customer journeys
    2. Dynamic content involved
    3. Integration with other products other than the ZOHO suite
    4. Testing API limits
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    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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    Zoho
    • The best thing about this software is its integration with G-suite.
    • It's user interface is so easy that any user can learn it quickly. And it is very easy to operate.
    • It helps users to engage subscribers via various social media platforms.
    • It allows users to compare various email campaigns.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    Zoho
    • Zoho should start by throwing this tool in the trash and then recreate it from scratch. There are so many flaws I would be here all year trying to list them all. Start by the fact that creating templates is an absolute nightmare. You'll find over and over again that something that should be easily executed can't be done. It is NOT a plug and play program. Everything is trial and error.
    • The reporting SUCKS bad. It gives you basics, but if you want any real insights... I have to export all my data into my own spreadsheets to compare results from multiple campaigns.
    • Customer service is B.A.D. You'll spend HOURS upon HOURS with a tech support team that knows less than you. The only time anything gets accomplished is when you work with a programmer. BUT, you'll seriously waste 1-2 hours explaining a problem to someone who is only taking notes. You'll get so frustrated when they try to show you how they think it works and you respond with... "I know how this works because I have used it for a year - the problem is that it stopped working the way it always did before. They will argue with you. You will respond accordingly. They will close tickets without resolution. Speaking of tickets, you'll never get one. They say they will take care of it and a week later you will follow-up and no one will have any idea what is going on. You'll start from scratch and be even more frustrated. You will learn to "fix" it on your own or deal with it, broken.
    • After two years, I'm still not sure if my emails even make it to an inbox. When asked, you'll be told that you need to write better subject lines. I call bull****. Don't rely on this product to deliver your email. And don't question Zoho, as it will always be your fault.
    • You can't use this tool to send to ANY group email addresses. You can't even override the system. I have a lot of clients that use info@xxx.com or sales@xxx.com, etc. and I have to send them personal emails since this will not allow them to be sent. They say it is to protect them from getting blacklisted. I call bull**** again.
    • The templates offered by the system are crap - unless you only send holiday emails. Not a large selection of just generic templates. You'll be pulling your hair out trying to use their builder to create your own. In the end, you'll end up sending emails with nothing "pretty" about them.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Zoho
    Because I am a single user organization and the subscription is free for up to 3 users.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho Campaigns is a powerful email sending tool. Zoho Campaigns is highly user-friendly and intuitive software. Complex email marketing tasks are simplified by Zoho Campaigns. Best part of Zoho Campaigns is that when you upload the email addresses it verifies that emails are valid or not. I have never seen this feature except in Zoho Campaigns.
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    Support Rating
    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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho Campaigns is not for beginners to email marketing, but it’s an excellent choice for those who want to send out a lot of emails with few restrictions and great reporting. It’s a no-brainer if you’re already a Zoho user, as Campaigns is included in Zoho One subscriptions and integrates nicely with other Zoho apps.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Zoho
    • It allows us to communicate with all our customers or lists together or individually, and to track how successful our campaigns are.
    • Customer Service is a target area of why we use Zoho Campaigns, and it meets our needs greatly.
    • To date we have not really measured the ROI or impact that Zoho Campaigns has on our marketing efforts but with this product it certainly has the means to do such.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    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.

    Zoho Campaigns Screenshots

    Screenshot of Template editorScreenshot of Real-time analyticsScreenshot of List managementScreenshot of Send time optimizationScreenshot of Automation—WorkflowsScreenshot of Dashboard