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Really Simple Systems

Overview

What is Really Simple Systems?

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.

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Recent Reviews

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Easy-to-use Features: Many users have praised the system for its easy-to-use features, with multiple reviewers mentioning that they found …
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Organized and easy

10 out of 10
November 28, 2021
We use the CRM to maintain contact with our clients and interested prospects. The system helps us keep accounts, set timelines for …
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Easy and user friendly

8 out of 10
November 26, 2021
I currently use simple systems to manage employee relations issues and to ensure that team tasks are managed and tracked effectively. This …
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What it needs

8 out of 10
November 25, 2021
Incentivized
Use to track our progress on clients and develop different ways of viewing data on prices and names and contacts throughout all of our …
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Good basic CRM

5 out of 10
November 25, 2021
We use it to track opportunities/account details and mailing activities. We have many new leads and RSS helps keep a good track of these[.]
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review of RSS

9 out of 10
November 20, 2021
Incentivized
We use it for holding customer details, filing records so all users can access relevant documents simply and easily. We use it to track …
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Popular Features

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  • Customer data management / contact management (33)
    7.8
    78%
  • Role-based user permissions (28)
    7.8
    78%
  • Opportunity management (27)
    7.7
    77%
  • Custom fields (28)
    7.1
    71%
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Pricing

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Free CRM

$0

Cloud
2 Users and 100 Company Records

Starter

$15

Cloud
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

Cloud
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

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $8 per month
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Features

Sales Force Automation

This is the technique of using software to automate certain sales-related tasks.

7.2
Avg 7.7

Customer Service & Support

This component of CRM software automates help desk, call center and field service management.

7.2
Avg 7.5

Marketing Automation

This component of CRM software helps to automate and scale marketing tasks and the subsequent analysis of those efforts.

7.1
Avg 7.5

CRM Project Management

This component of CRM software helps users initiate, plan, collaborate on, execute, track, and close projects.

7
Avg 7.6

CRM Reporting & Analytics

Reporting and analytics in CRM software includes sales forecasting, pipeline analysis, and automated dashboards.

6.5
Avg 7.6

Customization

This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.

6.8
Avg 7.6

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

7.8
Avg 8.3

Platform

6.8
Avg 7.5
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Product Details

What is Really Simple Systems?

Really Simple Systems CRM is designed for small and medium sized companies or departments of larger organisations doing business to business sales. According to the vendor, the product is a simple and easy-to-use online CRM sales, support and marketing system. The CRM is cloud based making it suitable for companies with multiple locations and people who work remotely or at home. Founded in 2006, Really Simple Systems had over 18,000 users.

With the integrated email marketing module, users can build marketing campaigns and send emails and newsletters directly from the CRM system.

Really Simple Systems Features

Sales Force Automation Features

  • Supported: Customer data management / contact management
  • Supported: Workflow management
  • Supported: Territory management
  • Supported: Opportunity management
  • Supported: Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)
  • Supported: Interaction tracking

Customer Service & Support Features

  • Supported: Case management
  • Supported: Help desk management

Marketing Automation Features

  • Supported: Lead management
  • Supported: Email marketing

CRM Project Management Features

  • Supported: Task management
  • Supported: Reporting

CRM Reporting & Analytics Features

  • Supported: Forecasting
  • Supported: Pipeline visualization
  • Supported: Customizable reports

Customization Features

  • Supported: Custom fields
  • Supported: Custom objects
  • Supported: API for custom integration

Security Features

  • Supported: Role-based user permissions

Platform Features

  • Supported: Mobile access

Additional Features

  • Supported: Easy to Use One-Stop Shop
  • Supported: Integrated Email Marketing
  • Supported: Free customer support
  • Supported: Integration with Xero, Sage One an dKashFlow accounting software

Really Simple Systems Screenshots

Screenshot of Accounts PageScreenshot of Tasks PageScreenshot of Marketing Dashboard

Really Simple Systems Integrations

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Really Simple Systems Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesUK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Supported LanguagesEnglish

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Really Simple Systems starts at $8.

Insightly are common alternatives for Really Simple Systems.

Reviewers rate Customer data management / contact management and Role-based user permissions highest, with a score of 7.8.

The most common users of Really Simple Systems are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

Really Simple Systems Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)75%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)20%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)5%
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Reviews and Ratings

(43)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Easy-to-use Features: Many users have praised the system for its easy-to-use features, with multiple reviewers mentioning that they found the platform intuitive and user-friendly. They appreciate how it doesn't require extensive training to get started and navigate through the system effectively. The simplicity of the interface coupled with comprehensive functionality has made it a popular choice among users.

Helpful Customer Support: Another aspect that receives high praise from reviewers is the helpfulness of the customer support team. Users have consistently mentioned quick response times, efficient solutions, and friendly assistance when reaching out for help. This level of support adds value to their experience and contributes to their overall satisfaction with the system.

Effective Organization of Data: The ability of Really Simple Systems CRM to effectively organize customer data has been positively highlighted by many reviewers. They find it convenient and time-saving as it allows them to easily access relevant information about their customers, track interactions, and generate insightful reports. This organization feature streamlines their workflow and enhances productivity in managing customer relationships.

Cons: Limited customization options in organizing account data fields: Some users have expressed frustration regarding the limited options for customizing and organizing account data fields, finding it difficult to tailor the software to their specific needs. Difficulties in reading and locating notes: Several reviewers have mentioned that they find it challenging to read and locate notes within the software, which can hinder their ability to access important information quickly. Cumbersome process of adding contacts to the database: A number of users have found the process of adding contacts to the database slow and cumbersome due to numerous required fields, making it time-consuming and inefficient.

Users recommend the following to improve Really Simple System (RSS): Customize and Explore. Many users recommend taking advantage of the customization options in RSS. They suggest watching the videos to understand the reporting tools and trying out the system for free before making a decision. Users also recommend considering the bolt ons and marketing and enterprise options available in RSS.

Trial and Customization. Users highly recommend trying the trial version of RSS and customizing it to fit individual needs. They find RSS to be a simple and easy-to-use system that offers crucial features for managing prospects and customers. It is suggested to make a list of important needs and compare them to the system's capabilities.

Suitable for Small to Medium-sized Companies. Users believe that RSS is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized companies that don't require overly complex CRM systems. It is recommended to give oneself time to set up the system, add custom fields, and create reports. Users find RSS beneficial, especially for those with no CRM experience, and suggest it should be among the top three systems evaluated.

Overall, users highly recommend trying RSS, praising its ease of use, value for money, responsive IT support, and helpful features in managing client activity, recording history, and storing documents. It is suggested to compare cost and features when considering RSS as a CRM solution.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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November 28, 2021

Organized and easy

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Email sending
  • Managing accounts
  • Task setting
  • Safari usability
  • Glitching when accounts are made sometime so
  • Nothing else!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Very easy to use, hence the name
  • Integrates with Microsoft calendar
  • Data segmentation
  • HTML email builder isn't the best but ok
  • Exporting the marketing data can be a little long winded sometimes
November 26, 2021

Easy and user friendly

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Task logging
  • Priority management
  • Case load management
  • Front page reporting could be more flexible.
  • Auto email logging is poor and is in bulk text format e.g. signature gets incorporated into the text.
  • Sometime times out if not used for a while.
November 25, 2021

Good basic CRM

Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Easy set up
  • Clear navigation
  • Easy reporting
  • Support is good
  • We can only add 2 business lines per account[.]
  • We can only add 1 owner per account[.]
  • The email integration is awful[.]
  • CRM mailings - no opportunity to dedupe/resent to unopen etc.
November 25, 2021

Effective and simple

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Marketing emails
  • Tracking sales activity
  • Database management
  • 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[.]
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Pipeline Reviews
  • Mail out campaigns
  • Listing contacts and their details[.]
  • Limited [customization] in reporting[.]
  • Notes can be difficult to read and locate at times[.]
  • Hard to bulk upload without duplicating contacts[.]
November 25, 2021

Fantastic system

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Easy system to use[.]
  • The help back up is really useful with quick response times[.]
  • The system is easy to modify to accommodate our business needs[.]
  • Reporting could be made more user friendly[.]
  • Perhaps some of the seminars could be done before 12 noon as I am not always in the office at 4 pm [.]
November 25, 2021

Great for the basics

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Allows clear identification of clients and personnel[.]
  • Easy to record activity[.]
  • Clear reminders for tasks to be completed[.]
  • Really, my main criticism would be of look and feel (which, of course is subjective)[.]
  • Fuzzy searches would improve my use of RSS[.]
  • Automated email could be more automated[.]
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • The task history
  • The email integration
  • Customer database
  • Emails could be linked to opportunities rather than just a client
  • Being able to open emails from the software without downloading the file
  • App!!
November 19, 2021

Simply just a simple CRM

Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Dashboard
  • Contacts
  • Tasks
  • Sales
  • Tasks/project management add more options other than just a list function.
  • Create a communication history for each contact to record conversations and messages between client and business.
  • UX could be more appealing as it has the potential to be better.
Neil Gilmartin | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • 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
  • Additional integration options to external systems ongoing and still required
  • Better product database for sales product lines would be useful in opportunities
  • Simpler layout matrix of CRM database fields that could be printed or viewed [more easily]
Susan Deutsch | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • I find Really Simple Systems very user friendly, it truly is 'really simple' but very comprehensive and provides all that one needs to have a complete customer relational database for my business.
  • The Webinar trainings are very helpful and provide detailed information to utilize all the aspects of the program to its potential.
  • Phone support is very helpful and friendly.
  • The only thing I would like to see is integration with Quckbooks.
October 12, 2017

Great for small business

Scott Ellison | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Capturing customer contact information and documents that can be shared across users within our group
  • Identifying tasks needed for each client and assigning due dates. These task due dates also integrate with Google Calendar, which is very helpful.
  • They are a UK company. This becomes evident in some annoying little ways, such as when the British Pound Symbol next to dollar amounts shows instead of the dollar sign. Also when adding tasks to Google Calendar they default to GMT instead of the user's time zone.
  • Other quirks come up as well, like when marking a task completed it requires a contact date to save, which is not necessarily applicable.
October 09, 2017

CRM

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • It is very customizable with regards to adding in fields and specific data points
  • The marketing module is easy to use for mass emails.
  • Nothing fancy, just really simple
  • Reporting can be difficult
  • Many items must be fixed by Really Simple personnel
  • Mass marketing cannot be supported for high volume users
Niki Dealey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Customer Service is EXCELLENT! Fast response time, professional, and helpful.
  • Platform is very intuitive and love the FREE WEBINARS they offer. Really Simple Systems gave us some ideas of how to use their product that we hadn't thought of ourselves.
  • Very reasonably priced even at the Enterprise level, which we have chosen for our company.
  • Add calendar so everything is inside one platform.
Kimberly Pruitt | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Accounts - very detailed and easily entered
  • Tasks - Drop menus make it fast and easy
  • Opportunities - Keeps me on task and helps me follow up on items
  • Tasks - I would like to be able to add tasks without going into an account.
September 20, 2017

Beginner's Review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • Running reports works well.
  • It is easy to compile the information I am looking for.
  • The feedback information on a mass email is great. Information is automatically sent to the client list (bounce backs as an example).
  • It is a little difficult learning the system for sending emails. I took me a couple of tries to understand the format and how to send it. Some of my photos don't like to drag into the format.
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