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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PFL Direct Mail Platform

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APFL helps businesses deliver authentic moments by creating impactful direct mail that is data-driven, bringing measurement, personalization, and predictability from digital to direct mail. PFL offers direct mail that is... Simplified: PFL simplifies direct mail execution by managing the entire process under one roof from strategy and production to delivery and measurement. Engaging: Supports engagement that results in action by paring digital tactics with memorable…

    $40,000

    per year

    Thryv

    Score8.7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Thryv is an all-in-one small business marketing solution providing CRM, marketing automation, calendaring and appointment reminders, directory listings, and other features.N/A
    Pricing
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$10,000No setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
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    PFL
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    Thryv
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    28 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    28 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    84%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    81%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    84%
    Implementation went as expected
    21 Answers
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
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    Ratings
    Thryv
    9.2
    8 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Dynamic content00 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Landing pages00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile optimization00 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    List management00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
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    Ratings
    Thryv
    8.1
    7 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Lead nurturing automation00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
    Data quality management00 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks00 Ratings7.16 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Thryv
    9.0
    5 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Calendaring00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Event/webinar marketing00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Social Media Marketing
    Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
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    Ratings
    Thryv
    6.7
    8 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Social sharing and campaigns00 Ratings9.48 Ratings
    Social profile integration00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Thryv
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of PFL Direct Mail Platform and Thryv
    Feature
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Thryv
    8.3
    6 Ratings
    44% above category average
    API00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings8.15 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    HighLevel
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Sendoso
    Score8.2 out of 10
    LocaliQ
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Sendoso
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (33 ratings)
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PFL Direct Mail PlatformThryv
    Likelihood to Recommend
    PFL
    The reason it's not a seven or above is purely because of the timing of a solution we had requested originally back in August 2023. It's now February 2024, and we're waiting for a wow-factor pitch deck. Previously, we only received a demo recording and an order form quote. These truthfully aren't helpful enough to convince and sway our senior leaders into spending the $35k+ investment into the PMC.
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    Thryv
    What I have found to be the most critical for my business as a customer of Thryv is the ability to provide an invoice and accept payment with direct linking to my bank account. This has had a dramatic positive impact on my cash flow.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    PFL
    • Personalization: It allows us to create highly personalized direct mail pieces tailored to individual recipients. For instance, we can include the recipient's name, relevant product recommendations, or even custom images that resonate with their preferences.
    • Multi-Channel Integration: The platform seamlessly integrates with our existing digital marketing tools and CRM systems. It enables us to orchestrate cohesive campaigns that combine email, social media, and direct mail to reach our target audience through multiple touchpoints.
    • Automated Workflows: PFL offers robust automation capabilities, streamlining the entire direct mail process. We can set triggers, such as website visits or email engagement, to automatically trigger the sending of personalized direct mail pieces, ensuring timely and relevant outreach.
    • Variable Data Printing: The platform simplifies variable data printing, enabling us to print custom content for each recipient efficiently. This is particularly useful for A/B testing different messaging or designs within a single campaign.
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    Thryv
    • Customer service is FANTASTIC!
    • Put regularly used and needed tasks under one umbrella.
    • Makes it easy to schedule and post to Social Media
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    Cons
    PFL
    • There is no built-in functionality to automate direct mail; this has to be created through triggers in Salesforce.
    • The sales cloud integration didn't give us the syncing or reporting we thought would be available.
    • We would like to see more support from team members in the post-onboarding process.
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    Thryv
    • Offer an automated rewards program for my customer based on their spending and their referrals.
    • Since I use Shopify and they host me it would be nice to get a financial break for not using that part of the package.
    • Maybe providing apps.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PFL
    I will continue to use the platform as long as my employer provides access, but I do not have purchasing power myself.
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    Thryv
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    PFL
    The UI is friendly, clear, and accessible, and I access it directly through the interface (Salesforce) that I perform my function in every day. It is intuitive to navigate, and I am able to find most functionalities I need without the need to consult an admin and/or support teams.
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    Thryv
    It is very easy to use and the features are great for the ones we utilize. If you have any issues at all, customer service or our sales rep is great to work with and fixes what issues I have. They are always willing to help out and to follow up to make sure you don't have any more issues.
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    Support Rating
    PFL
    Only thing holding me back from a perfect 10 would be the timelines for involving the technical team on occasion. There have been a few times where the PFL technical support team has been booked up for days or more than a week out which can delay our project timelines. This doesn't happen often, let me be clear. But when it does, it's usually at the worst time for our campaigns.
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    Thryv
    Although getting through to the right person may take a while, they have the ability to take over your screen and always assist with whatever you need.
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    Alternatives Considered
    PFL
    JourneyMail is one I have evaluated. It did not seem as full featured as PFL Direct Mail Platform, nor did it integrate with the rest of the Salesforce products like PFL Direct Mail Platform (journeymail ONLY integrates to marketing cloud). My customers tend to be cross-cloud and own multiple products and want solutions that can integrate across their stack easily.
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    Thryv
    Let's say use this software because it gives a lot of benefits to the company and we no other software use do not.
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    Scalability
    PFL
    It does take a while to launch or re-launch a campaign, which can make it difficult to pivot quickly. However, if you're integrated with Marketo, then PFL is as scalable as your database and marketing strategy! The sky is the limit in terms of creativity. Post launch, the program is hands-off apart from report monitoring and potential optimization tweaks.
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    Thryv
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    PFL
    • We've sometimes struggled to maintain a positive ROI due to some issues with packages not arriving, arriving broken, or including the wrong items.
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    Thryv
    • Increased Social Media Presence has kept us in touch with clients
    • I believe our overall package has resulted in increased web traffic. More clients are finding us through social media and web searches than any other year before.
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    ScreenShots

    PFL Direct Mail Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Custom kits available for useScreenshot of Entering the sender addressScreenshot of Personalization at scale with custom messaging and signaturesScreenshot of Product selection with product details, template data, and advanced options

    Thryv Screenshots

    Screenshot of Reputation MonitoringScreenshot of Email MarketingScreenshot of Social Media ManagementScreenshot of Automated Campaigns to Nurture Leads/ClientsScreenshot of Accept Online Payments