Activation Studio vs. Method:CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Activation Studio
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$350
per month
Method:CRM
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Method:crm is a QuickBooks-integrated, cloud-based CRM platform.
$25
per month per user
Pricing
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Editions & Modules
Basic
$350
per month
Contact Management
$25
per month per user
CRM Pro
$44
per month per user
CRM Enterprise
$74
per month per user
CRM Multi-Entity
Custom Quote
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Features
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
8.1
Ratings
5% above category average
Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Territory management00 Ratings1.80 Ratings
Opportunity management00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Quote & order management00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Interaction tracking00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Case management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Call center management00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Help desk management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Lead management00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
7.6
Ratings
0% below category average
Task management00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings3.50 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
7.7
Ratings
2% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Customizable reports00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
7.6
Ratings
1% above category average
Custom fields00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Custom objects00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Scripting environment00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
API for custom integration00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
8.3
Ratings
0% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Marketing automation00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Compensation management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Activation Studio
-
Ratings
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Mobile access00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
User Ratings
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Activation StudioMethod:CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
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Method[:CRM] is well suited when you have a large company that needs to keep track of customers. It also connects with Quickbooks and that has really been nice for our organization. Our company is small so this really helps us stay on track and build our data base of customers.
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Pros
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  • The customization team is brilliant!
  • The various integrations, QBO & Gmail, help me keep track of all customer interactions.
  • The more organized I am, the more time I have to take care of my clients!
  • I have nothing but praise for the support team and the rest of the crew at Method.
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Cons
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  • I believe there is room for improvement with scaling down on the customizing (sometimes having too much isn't always a good thing)
  • The estimate creator in Method is not as fluid as making an estimate in QB. (moving lines around, adding lines, etc.)
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
The things Method does well - QuickBooks data integration and extreme customization - it does very, very well. If you are looking for a CRM product or any business process automation software that integrates with QuickBooks, you have to look at Method CRM
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Usability
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I'm fairly new to the company and have only been using Method for the last year and the ease of use has been a blessing for me. I've self trained on most of the aspects and have incorporated new operations in the company, based on what Method has to offer, that have enhanced the productivity for all associates.
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
The support is great. They are on the line within minutes and share screen to figure out the problem immediately. I would highly recommend this product for that reason. I do wish the customization was a bit easier to use; however, with fewer settings that are available to the end user and an easier way to read the customization.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
Be available to learn! There is a huge learning curve to this program. You have to be willing to take it all in. Be available to the Method expert and be patient.
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Alternatives Considered
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We were using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for a very long time. However, the software is archaic and dated. Method allows us to step into the 21st century. We now have much more online / automated interactions with our customers. We like that Method also lets us customize a great deal of the software to our exact needs and wants
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Return on Investment
No answers on this topic
  • Method:CRM has probably saved me about 6-10 hours per week over the past few years.
  • It has likely saved our company several hundred hours in the last 10 years.
  • It has specifically saved us countless hours with better data management vs. having separate spreadsheets for keeping track of things.
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ScreenShots

Method:CRM Screenshots

Screenshot of Simplifies sales process and provides organization with a shared customer list.Screenshot of Strengthens customer relationships to provide better service.Screenshot of Stops sales from slipping through the cracks.Screenshot of Streamlines business processes to make teams happier and more productive.Screenshot of Automates sales processes.Screenshot of Method can be customized to fit a business.