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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pipedrive

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APipedrive is a customer relationship management (CRM) software built to help small teams to drive sales.

    $24

    per month per seat

    QuickBooks Solopreneur

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ACustom-built for the business of one, QuickBooks Solopreneur features tools to help drive growth and financial stability.

    $20

    per month per installation

    Pricing
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $24
    per month per seat
    Advanced
    $49
    per month per seat
    Professional
    $69
    per month per seat
    Power
    $79
    per month per seat
    Enterprise
    $129
    per month per seat
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMonthly plans are available. The Essentials monthly plan at $24 per month.Annual price plan option available.
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    Community Pulse
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Considered Both Products
    Pipedrive Inc.
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    Intuit
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    22 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    22 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    17 Answers
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    7.9
    68 Ratings
    1% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.724 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.821 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management6.514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.365 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.864 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management8.317 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management7.314 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking8.521 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management7.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    2.9
    7 Ratings
    91% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Case management4.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management1.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management3.16 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    7.5
    49 Ratings
    3% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management7.549 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing7.613 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    6.7
    67 Ratings
    14% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Task management7.964 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management4.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting8.263 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    7.8
    68 Ratings
    2% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.719 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization8.268 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports7.516 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    6.4
    64 Ratings
    18% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields8.664 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects8.554 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration7.646 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    6.7
    62 Ratings
    23% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Single sign-on capability6.112 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.360 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    1.1
    5 Ratings
    149% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Social data1.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement1.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    3.6
    7 Ratings
    71% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation3.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management3.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    8.2
    61 Ratings
    7% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access8.261 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Pipedrive and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Pipedrive
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    6.2
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (25 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    5.5
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PipedriveQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Pipedrive Inc.
    Pipedrive is a fantastic tool to help monitor and track lead generation and referral sources. It helps maintain accountability with the sales team and helps ensure that we are doing appropriate marketing to maintain a steady influx of cases. The weekly and quarterly sales reports that it can generate are incredibly helpful and insightful. They help inform us of what we need to focus on each quarter/year.
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    Intuit
    Entrepreneurs and independent contractors who have not formalized their business operations and expense tracking can upgrade their internal efficiencies by launching QuickBooks Solopreneur. As they grow, they can upgrade to higher subscription levels, but this product offers a low-cost option with minimal unnecessary features to get started. If you already have a team, you may want to consider QuickBooks Online. If you are a one-person show, this solution works well.
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    Pros
    Pipedrive Inc.
    • Great visual visibility of the funnel plus easy to drag the deals across the stages
    • The email integration that collects all relevant communication (also through the possibility of adding a deal-specific Pipedrive address on BCC)
    • The integration with Pandadoc, which we use a lot, so that Pipedrive keeps a really handy overview of the documents we have sent out / which have been signed
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    Intuit
    • Helps balance my checkbook.
    • Tracks my bills and when they are due.
    • Categorizes my purchases.
    • Helps me plan a budget.
    • Shows profit margins.
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    Cons
    Pipedrive Inc.
    • Showing the customers name on the pipeline page. Right now I can only get it to show the brand name twice. I wish it would replace the second brand name with the main point of contact.
    • Better reporting tools. Their reporting tools are not easy to pick up. I've spent time trying to figure it out and it isn't something I can pick up on quickly.
    • Better training options. I wish I had a personal trainer to walk me through the best way to use Pipedrive so I can get the most out of it.
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    Intuit
    • Resolving their technical glitches
    • Customer service follow-through
    • Making it easy to see your income
    • Having work-arounds when they have technical glitches - for example, just allow me to mark the transaction as paid if you can't link it to the transaction.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Pipedrive Inc.
    -2 for Its cost and +8 for the need of tracking of leads and monitoring of team.
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    Intuit
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    Usability
    Pipedrive Inc.
    Pipedrive is easy to use and has a clean interface so we can follow up accurately. Its custom features help manage leads and evaluate team performance. It saves time and improves efficiency. Pipedrive is stable and supports integrations and automation.
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    Intuit
    I gave it this rating because it's an excellent fit for my sole proprietorship and ,since I operate like a one person business I needed something simple,practical,and easy to use.Quickbooks helps manage my income,my expenses and organizes my transactions, keeping me on track of all my business finances without making the process overly done.It helps save me time and stay organized,although there are a few features with limitations that did not significantly affect my experience. Bottom line this software provided everything I needed to successfully manage my micro mini business which gets a 10 in my grade book.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Pipedrive Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    Yes, QuickBooks Solopreneur is generally available when needed. Because it is a cloud based application, users can access it from anywhere with an internet connection. However, occasional application errors, maintenance, internet connectivity problems, or unexpected service outages can temporarily affect access. These issues appear to be relatively uncommon, so I would rate its availability 8/10.
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    Performance
    Pipedrive Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    QuickBooks Solopreneur generally performs quickly and efficiently. Pages and common features load within a reasonable amount of time, and reports typically generate quickly enough for everyday business needs. Performance can vary depending on internet connection, device, and the amount of data being processed, but overall the software provides a smooth user experience. Id give it a 9/10
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    Support Rating
    Pipedrive Inc.
    Between quick video tutorials and having very quick feedback from their support teams, it is one of the main reasons I would recommend Pipedrive. It is critical, especially when setting up the platform to meet your companies needs, that a solid support team like Pipedrive has is there to make the transition easier.
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    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    Pipedrive Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    Not applicable. I am a ProAdvisor and I do not allow my clients (with few exceptions) to work in QuickBooks Online. I am the only person booking transactions, etc.
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    Online Training
    Pipedrive Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    Quickbooks Solopreneur offers strong online training and learning resources ,including step by step tutorial ,instructional videos ,webinars,help articles, and access to Quickbooks experts.I gave the online training a 9 out of 10 because the resources are convenient ,accessible,and cover most of the functions a new user would need to learn .I didn't give it a 10 because some uses may still need additional personalized instruction when dealing with more complex accounting questions or features.
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    Implementation Rating
    Pipedrive Inc.
    Experiment is the only way to start
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    Intuit
    Quickbooks Solopreneur is easy to dploy so ease of use is always a bonus
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    Alternatives Considered
    Pipedrive Inc.
    I much prefer the interface of Pipedive when compared to Zoho. Much more user friendly and the team is always readily available when we need them. Pipedrive allowed for many custom integrations to be added, as Zoho was a tad more complicated to manipulate. We would not go back to Zoho in any case.
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    Intuit
    QuickBooks Solopreneur is easy to understand and work with and is more convenient compared to other options. QuickBooks Desktop has many disadvantages. When it comes to QuickBooks Solopreneur, it helps manage tasks easily and allows users to find all the options without difficulty. When adding or deleting anything, it is simple to locate the right option and take the needed action
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    Scalability
    Pipedrive Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    My scalability rating would have to be a 6 out of 10 QuickBooks Solopreneur provides some scalability as a business grows, but it is primarily designed for individual business owners and small businesses. It can handle increasing financial activity, but its ability to support multiple departments, sites, and users is limited compared with more advanced QuickBooks products.
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    Return on Investment
    Pipedrive Inc.
    • Great on setup which made our work easier and less technically equipped people can manage a lot of things(compared to SalesForce where you need to hire a developer to set it up)
    • We were able to integrate our calling system easily and get things going on the lead calling aspect.
    • Great multipipeline option where we were able to manage both organisations under one roof.
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    Intuit
    • Can do my own bookkeeping.
    • Save money on hiring an office person.
    • Keeps tax info needed at end of year organized.
    Incentivized
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