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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Really Simple Systems

    Score7.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Really Simple Systems is a customer relationship management (CRM) software deployed via cloud with built-in features like email marketing, pipeline management, and case management.

    $8

    per month

    Trello

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ATrello from Atlassian is a project management tool based on a Kanban framework. Trello is ideal for task-management in a to-do list format. It supports sharing boards and cards across users or teams. The product offers a free version, and paid versions add greater automation, collaboration, and administrative control.

    $6

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Editions & Modules
    Free CRM
    $0
    2 Users and 100 Company Records
    Starter
    $15
    per User, 1000 Company Records, Unlimited Contacts, 1 GB Document Storage, MailSync, Custom Settings, Custom Reports, API Integration, Online ‘self-service’ Support Hub, Email and Online Chat Support, Optional Marketing Module
    Professional
    $33
    per User, 5000 Company Records, Unlimited Contacts, 5 GB Document Storage, MailSync, Custom Settings, Custom Reports, API Integration, Advanced User Permission Levels, Online ‘self-service’ Support Hub, Free Email, Chat and Phone Support, Priority Technical Support, Optional Marketing and Service Desk Modules
    Enterprise
    $50
    per User, Unlimited Company Records, Unlimited Contacts, Unlimited Document Storage, MailSync, Advanced Reporting, Custom Settings, Advanced User Permission Levels, API Integration, Online ‘self-service’ Support Hub, Free Email, Chat and Phone Support , Top Priority Technical Support, Dedicated Account Manager, Free Online Team Training , Optional Marketing and Service Desk Modules
    Standard
    $6
    per month per user
    Premium
    $12.50
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $17.50
    per month per user
    Free
    Forever Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll plans include free customer support and setup help.A discount is offered for annual billing and for larger numbers of users.
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    Community Pulse
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Considered Both Products
    Really Simple Systems
    Chose Really Simple Systems
    I was placing all my client information on Trello by using an excel file and adding to the upload documents cards on the Marketing Moon office board. This was all for the employees to see what going on with clients. The problem is, it was so frustrating excel UX was not as …
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    Atlassian
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
    97%
    Would buy again
    104 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    94 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    106 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    63 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    83 Answers
    Features
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.2
    33 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management7.833 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management7.213 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management6.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management7.727 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)6.325 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking7.525 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.2
    25 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Case management7.423 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.1
    27 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing7.220 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.0
    29 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Task management7.127 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting6.925 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.5
    25 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting6.320 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization6.321 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports6.824 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.8
    28 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields7.128 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects6.824 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration6.517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.8
    21 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access6.821 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.8
    28 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Trello
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.828 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Trello
    8.4
    223 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.5223 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.2186 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.374 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.8169 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.1143 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings8.8219 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings8.9148 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings7.8116 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings8.2160 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings7.4147 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.2193 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings8.989 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings8.6103 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings7.374 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Trello
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Trello
    6.6
    73 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings7.250 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings6.643 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings6.859 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings5.845 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (34 ratings)
    9.3
    (223 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (18 ratings)
    9.3
    (61 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (17 ratings)
    9.9
    (81 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Really Simple SystemsTrello
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Really Simple Systems
    If you have a customer/job where there are steps to be followed such as quotes, follow up, purchase orders received, etc. You can set reminders for a member of the team with their next step and they will be sent reminders. Works well as long as it is kept updated.
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    Atlassian
    For teams or individuals with lots of individual tasks/details to track, Trello is perfect! It basically removes the need for a paper checklist. For those that need an overall project management tool that requires less tasks and more overarching goals, collaboration amongst various teams, and gantt charts I would suggest monday.com
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    Pros
    Really Simple Systems
    • Can send out marketing emailers within 5 minutes of an industry-specific update from any device
    • Sales dashboard [can be] built how I want it using the Really Simple Systems widgets
    • Activity integration from email accounts included
    • Manage my sales pipeline opportunities effectively
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    Atlassian
    • Helps track employees "to do before hire", "to do after hired," and "to do when employee leaves"
    • Provides important information on each employee like personal information along with data collected during the time of hire and during employment time
    • Allows more than one person to be assigned to a task per employee and will remain open until everyone involved has completed their task
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    Cons
    Really Simple Systems
    • Resends - I would like a simple [one-click] function to resend email campaigns to [non-openers.]
    • [Emails] that have been created but not sent or attached to a campaign I would like to see a place that they could be in [the] draft so I can come back to them at a later date without them appearing on the email list[.]
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    Atlassian
    • I use colour coding a lot so I would like a wider range of colour options.
    • Also as a visual thinker I would like to be able to easily add images to cards.
    • I would like to be able to attach a wider range of file formats to cards.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Atlassian
    I am very likely to renew Trello, because it doesn't cost anything to do so. I am also very likely to use Trello's upgraded features in the future because a lot of my team's data is stored on there and they have already gotten used to the platform. Trello is very easy for new team members to pick up, making the onboarding and usability very streamlined.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Really Simple Systems
    Simple systems is great for smaller sales and marketing teams to log their territories and report on progress on their opportunities. There are many useful features such as tasks and reporting to show to management how opportunities are progressing and when the estimated close date would occur. The two main issues are scalability within larger [organizations] and the ease to duplicate contacts.
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    Atlassian
    Trello is incredibly intuitive, both on desktop and mobile right away. It is also full of helpful features that make it even easier to use, and is flexible enough to suit almost any organizational need. Onboarding for the software is thorough, but concise, and the service is frequently updated with even more QOL improvements.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Atlassian
    yes always support available when I need it!
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    Performance
    Really Simple Systems
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    Atlassian
    Never experienced issues with the above!
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    Support Rating
    Really Simple Systems
    Whenever I have had any issues, which is probably only 3 times in 10 years, the back office support has been fantastic and got me up and running again in a very short time. Cannot fault them at all. But as I stated, problems have been very few and far between.
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    Atlassian
    I haven't reached out to their support very often and their support is very limited anyway for the free users. They do have tons of great articles and videos in their Help Center and constantly send emails with updates and add-ons to the product. The fact that I've barely ever had to contact their support team means that they've developed a great product.
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    In-Person Training
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Atlassian
    It was helpful and informative! It was back before the pandemic in 2019 so I'm not sure if they still do it but I really enjoyed the experience
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    Implementation Rating
    Really Simple Systems
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    Atlassian
    For our small business, getting a few of us started well on Trello was the key, I think. As long as a couple of us were really comfortable with the interface, we could lead others and help them with any questions. From now on, anyone who works with us just naturally uses Trello for information sharing - it's just part of what we do.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Really Simple Systems
    We choose RSS due to cost. We are a startup and needed a great solution that did not cost [a lot]. RSS [fits] all our needs at the perfect price. We could not be more thrilled with our choice and it has simplified our client interaction[.]
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    Atlassian
    Trello is more simple and not as "robust" as the other tools, but it's easier to use and manage and understand and ACTUALLY get stuff done with. It's simplicity is part of the beauty of using it. You don't need a million options that nobody uses, you just need to get stuff done.
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    Scalability
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Atlassian
    Feels like anyone across the org (no matter their location) can use the tool easily!
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    Professional Services
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Atlassian
    Not sure if we use those
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    Return on Investment
    Really Simple Systems
    • A very positive effect on our understanding of our customers and what kind of events are working well at the venue and which aren't. This will allow us to work more smartly when responsive to enquiries, improving our overall productivity.
    • Very positive impact on our current review of marketing and sales strategy.
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    Atlassian
    • Trello keeps me organized, focused, and on track. I could filter the Trello board to only see my issues and understand what I needed to work on and when.
    • Trello helped our team implement an agile structure. It's a very simple kanban method of viewing all of your team's tasks and statuses. You can completely customize the columns to your team's specific workflow and create tags relevant to your work.
    • Trello helps reduce unnecessary communications between teams. When I want to request translations, I simply create a card on the localization Trello board -- no need to directly message anyone on the team, and I can watch the status of the card change from "in progress" to "in review" to "translated," all without having to directly ask for updates.
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