Pipeliner CRM vs. Zoho Campaigns

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pipeliner CRM
Score 8.7 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Pipeliner CRM is a sales enablement tool focusing on pipeline management, sales processes, and analytics designed to empower sales professionals. Pipeliner CRM provides a visual sales process, profiles, and charts, all of which aim to help users take the right actions with their buyers and even helps identify key contacts within an organization. Pipeliner CRM Cloud is the latest addition to a product line that already includes Pipeliner CRM Hybrid, an…
$65
Zoho Campaigns
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Zoho 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.
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Pricing
Pipeliner CRMZoho Campaigns
Editions & Modules
STARTER - Basic sales management, tracking and collaboration
$65.00 per user per month
STARTER - Basic sales management, tracking and collaboration
$65 per user per month
BUSINESS - Full CRM functionality, customization and unique productivity features.
$85 per user per month
BUSINESS - Full CRM functionality, customization and unique productivity features.
$85 per user per month
ENTERPRISE - Full CRM functionality with advanced reporting, customization and services.
$115 per user per month
ENTERPRISE - Full CRM functionality with advanced reporting, customization and services.
$115 per user per month
UNLIMITED - Full CRM functionality with advanced reporting, customization and services.
$150 per user per month
UNLIMITED - Advanced CRM functionality including advanced features
$150 per user per month
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
Pipeliner CRMZoho Campaigns
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
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Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
9.0
18 Ratings
16% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
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Ratings
Customer data management / contact management8.218 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow management8.818 Ratings00 Ratings
Territory management8.916 Ratings00 Ratings
Opportunity management9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.617 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract management8.816 Ratings00 Ratings
Quote & order management9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.917 Ratings00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management9.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
9.3
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Case management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Call center management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Help desk management9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.6
19 Ratings
13% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Lead management8.919 Ratings00 Ratings
Email marketing8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.8
19 Ratings
15% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Task management8.319 Ratings00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.3
19 Ratings
9% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
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Ratings
Forecasting9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.319 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable reports7.519 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.3
19 Ratings
9% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Custom fields8.219 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom objects8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
Scripting environment9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
API for custom integration8.117 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.2
18 Ratings
1% below category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Single sign-on capability8.317 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.218 Ratings00 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.4
17 Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Social data8.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Social engagement8.717 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.5
17 Ratings
17% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Marketing automation7.917 Ratings00 Ratings
Compensation management9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
8.2
17 Ratings
9% above category average
Zoho Campaigns
-
Ratings
Mobile access8.217 Ratings00 Ratings
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
-
Ratings
Zoho Campaigns
9.2
24 Ratings
12% above category average
WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings8.723 Ratings
Dynamic content00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings9.221 Ratings
Landing pages00 Ratings9.716 Ratings
A/B testing00 Ratings9.920 Ratings
Mobile optimization00 Ratings9.622 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
List management00 Ratings9.323 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings8.618 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
-
Ratings
Zoho Campaigns
9.5
24 Ratings
21% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings9.623 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings9.220 Ratings
Pre-Send Testing
Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Product A and Product B
Pipeliner CRM
-
Ratings
Zoho Campaigns
9.7
2 Ratings
13% above category average
URL Validation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Link Tracking00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
Image Validation00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
Inbox Display00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Email Previews00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
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User Ratings
Pipeliner CRMZoho Campaigns
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(20 ratings)
7.7
(24 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.7
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Pipeliner CRMZoho Campaigns
Likelihood to Recommend
Pipelinersales
Pipeliner CRM is very flexible, easy to work with, data capturing is at [its] best, its integration to other major software’s and it aids in the monitoring of the core work process. One distinctive feature is it is very easy to learn without extensive training. This really helps in the [execution] of the task in our organization.
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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
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Pros
Pipelinersales
  • Clear and easy visualisation of Sales Process
  • Great capability in reporting both in-app with 'filter' and reporting module built-in is easy to use
  • Reporting into pivot table is also easy and very useful
  • Mobile app has always been very good and easy to use since 2015
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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.
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Cons
Pipelinersales
  • The product development team at Pipeliner CRM always seems to be a step or two ahead of what I'm experiencing. Therefore they've already addressed improvements I could have suggested. They are really in touch with their users and overall user experience.
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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.
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Likelihood to Renew
Pipelinersales
Currently the company is using the Pipeliner CRM because we believe it is a tool that puts the customer as the main focus of business processes in order to understand and anticipate their needs, and then serve them in the best way.
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Zoho
Because I am a single user organization and the subscription is free for up to 3 users.
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Usability
Pipelinersales
I gave that rating level because it reflects both my satisfaction and expectations about PipelinerCRM.Plus, the adoption rate of this software. I mean the usability rate is very low. It just takes, for learning, a couple of hours less than three days roughly. Return on time investment is low also.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Pipelinersales
The support from Pipeliner CRM is superb; they have instant customer support and they are on time. They also give enough knowledge of sales and other material for the knowledge. They also have AI in the support by talking with customer support directly from the web or app and so on.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Pipelinersales
The most important reason for selecting pipeliner CRM:-exceptional user engagement through its sales-friendly interface. With its uniform navigation and visual approach, users can learn the system quickly. Users can easily customize what they see to make the system their own. Best user interface & fast to learn.
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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.
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Return on Investment
Pipelinersales
  • As a VisualCRM tool, our clients sales teams seem to accelerate their deal closes.
  • The visual tools allow those "no good deals" to be spotted and resource usage limited.
  • A great tool to manage those "pipelines" within the company. A pipe is really a series of actions that constitute a planned result.
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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.
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ScreenShots

Pipeliner CRM Screenshots

Screenshot of Pipeliner CRM — A sales enablement tool focused  on pipeline management, sales process & analytics.Screenshot of Can be used with email such as MS Outlook, gmailScreenshot of The pipeline view, to review and forecast sales, manage revenue risk, collaborate with a sales teamScreenshot of Pipeliner CRM opportunity viewScreenshot of Analytics: analyse win/loss rates, review sales person/team/territory performance, set key sales metrics & goals, leading & lagging indicatorsScreenshot of Visual Sales Tool: designed to cut through the noise, focuses on high value activities, everything in one place (no need for multiple tools)

Zoho Campaigns Screenshots

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