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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

    Zoho Projects

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AZoho Project is online project management and planning software that provides project teams with a web-based collaborative environment. Zoho Projects can also include a bug tracking module specifically design to support software development project. It is integrated with other Zoho products including Zoho CRM.

    $5

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    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
    Free
    $0
    Premium
    $5
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $10
    per month per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsAll plans include free customer support and setup help.Discount offered for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    Considered Both Products
    Really Simple Systems
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
    75%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    71%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    57%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    Features
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.2
    33 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    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 Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.2
    25 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Case management7.423 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management7.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.1
    27 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    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 Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.0
    29 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Task management7.127 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting6.925 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.5
    25 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    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 Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.8
    28 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    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 Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    6.8
    21 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access6.821 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    7.8
    28 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Zoho Projects
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.828 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Projects
    6.6
    20 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings7.520 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings7.019 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings6.517 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings5.518 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings6.014 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings7.520 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings6.016 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings6.016 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings5.018 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings7.519 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings6.014 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Really Simple Systems and Zoho Projects
    Feature
    Really Simple Systems
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Projects
    5.0
    13 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings5.012 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings3.013 Ratings
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (34 ratings)
    6.5
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (18 ratings)
    5.6
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (17 ratings)
    7.4
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Really Simple SystemsZoho Projects
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    My work involves projects of 5-15 people with numerous projects running simultaneously. Prior to Zoho, I did not have a central location from which to view all project statuses at once. Zoho looks to provide this and also looks like it will deliver. I am anxious to see how our organization's use of it develops. At this time, I feel I am likely to recommend Zoho Projects because my organization has made great software decisions in the past so I have a level of trust already that the research has been done that Zoho is the best solution for our line of work.
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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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    Zoho
    • We use it to manage our sales orders as there are lots of moving parts which are necessary to get client orders done properly.
    • I use it anytime I have a new idea I want to put into motion. As I can create a list for brainstorming, feedback, specific actions necessary in order to test and or implement the idea.
    • Unrelated to business, it's a great way to plan travel in order to make sure you don't forget those important things like passport, flight arrangement, client meeting confirmation, and meeting prep as far as what specific documents or things do you need to bring with you.
    • And since everyone is on the go and expected to keep up with work, the mobile/tablet app makes it a breeze to keep up, work on, and create new projects.
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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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    Zoho
    • There is no ability to add custom fields in the "Bugs" module - for example, if we want to add fields such as Version Number.
    • Reporting is not integrated - its a fairly expensive add-on.
    • There is no easy way to track actual and completed dates for tasks - so historical variance analysis is not easy.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    I've reviewed about 8 other project management solutions and Zoho Projects is the best I've seen without being overly complicated. Zoho Projects keeps getting better! Recent new enhancements makes it even easier to navigate. There are new keyboard shortcuts that cut my time way down. The tools are very easy to use.
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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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    Zoho
    Zoho Projects is an easy project management tool to use. It provides all the functionality that we required for handling projects. We can easily create personal forms for projects and tasks, allowing us to add and report on our own desire. Apart from this we can create and edit documents in real time which saves our time. This allows us to share text docs, presentations, tables with the whole team and we can work on them together
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    Reliability and Availability
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Has not been down to my knowledge.
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    Performance
    Really Simple Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Speed meets my expectations.
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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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    Zoho
    Although it might lack intuitiveness, once you get a hang of how Zoho Projects works, you can do a LOT. The impact good project management has on profitability is huge, and it has helped not only improve communication and coordination when working on a project, but more importantly have adequate tracking of time, due dates and potential bottle necks
    Incentivized
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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[.]
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Zoho Projects provides a more limited set of functionality and customization options than other task/bug trackers on the market, but what it lacks in functionality it makes up for in ease of use. It probably has 80-90% of the features of its competitors but takes about a third of the time to get up and running and realizing value.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • We needed a system to organize our growing business, so anything was better than what we had, which was nothing.
    • Recording time spend is a huge reason for using project software. It has made me aware of the tasks that are taking too long and where we are not being profitable as a company.
    • It has kept our team accountable for what needs to get completed and when projects are not in motion or completed timely. It's helpful to know in order to get billing out faster.
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    ScreenShots

    Really Simple Systems Screenshots

    Screenshot of Accounts PageScreenshot of Tasks PageScreenshot of Marketing Dashboard

    Zoho Projects Screenshots

    Screenshot of Task Automation with Blueprint - Map out your entire workflow with no code as flowcharts. Automate your tasks and notifications and set approval criteria with blueprint.Screenshot of Intuitive Gantt Charts - Say what, say who, say when. And done. Zoho Projects' Gantt chart comes feature loaded with advanced operations such as Critical path and Baseline.Screenshot of Inbuilt Issue Tracker - You can log, organize, track, and fix any problems. Features such as status and workflow, can be customized to suit the exact needs of your project.Screenshot of Drag, Drop and Done - A view of your tasks as cards placed along columns. Helps you identify bottlenecks and reorganize quickly using drag and drop.Screenshot of A quick pulse of all your work - The Portfolio dashboard, is a compact overview of all the work that's been happening across projects with widgets that address the project level timeline, status, ownership, budget health, and clients.Screenshot of Looks that matter - A refreshing UI that supports multiple themes, including an eye-catching dark mode.