Method:CRM vs. Veeva CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
Veeva CRM
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Veeva CRM is an enterprise customer relationship management application for pharmaceutical, biotech, consumer health, and animal health companies. CRM supports field sales and medical teams, including primary care, specialty care, key accounts, retail sales, and medical science liaisons.N/A
Pricing
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Editions & Modules
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Considered Both Products
Method:CRM
Chose Method:CRM
Method:CRM is a more affordable and user-friendly CRM. It is easier to manage Method:CRM without having to purchase a bunch of add-ons like you do with Salesforce. You get what you see in the demonstration without hidden costs. The ability to create custom fields is great. …
Chose Method:CRM
Method communicates with QuickBooks better than Salesforce did. Method also provides better tools for notes and opportunities than Business Central or ACT!
Chose Method:CRM
Easier to use than Autorask or Manage. Less expensive than Salesforce while still delivering a lot of functionality, 8n a slightly less elegant fashion.
Chose Method:CRM
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 …
Chose Method:CRM
We chose Method over Salesforce because we felt as though they were not tailored to our size of the company and our specific needs overall. They offered many things that we found very appealing but at the end of the day, we knew that with most importantly we needed a CRM to …
Chose Method:CRM
Work is essentially a calendar and a set of tasks. Method allows me to set up recurring onboarding task lists and keep track of all customer touchpoint in one place.
Chose Method:CRM
I am not familiar with any other products
Chose Method:CRM
We chose Method:CRM for the QuickBooks integration. It was important for us to have integrations that allowed us to view payments, organize our contacts, and manage our sales force. There were some learning curves, however, such as creating activities, leads, customers and …
Chose Method:CRM
Method is by far the easiest of all platforms. It brings a lot of great features that salesforce has as well as email campaign features like constant contact, all in one. The only thing I would add would be more reporting and custom report capability.
Chose Method:CRM
Method is really designed for those who use QuickBooks. I like there is no cost to integrate with the software. Like other crm the user would have to an additional to integrate, but all features of QuickBooks would not able to integrate especially payments. Method has all …
Chose Method:CRM
I believe that Method:CRM is far superior to Salesforce and the others mentioned above for the following reasons:
  1. It is scalable and affordable.
  2. It doesn't take an engineering degree to learn how to use it.
Chose Method:CRM
I have not used other similar products.
Chose Method:CRM
It's highly customizable and user friendly.
Chose Method:CRM
We also have used a few other tools such as Insightly. Hands down Method: CRM lead management, quickbook automation & notifications wins the game.
Chose Method:CRM
I was not a part of the selection process of Method:CRM but I was part of the decision to cancel the service and I was a part of the decision-making group that found the alternative solution to what Method was doing for us. The thing that set the others apart from Method was …
Chose Method:CRM
Connectwise was a great product it was just not cost effective for our company. We actually really liked how Connectwise worked, it was just WAY too expensive.
Chose Method:CRM
I love the infinite customization available in Method CRM. No other CRM offers as much ROI and flexibility of design of the user interface. However Method's built-in feature set doesn't include many of the extras that might be found in a more niche product. Furthermore, while …
Veeva CRM
Chose Veeva CRM
Compared to other products, the Veeva CRM has better UI and third-party application integrations which helps to effectively plan accounts, execute planned activities, better customer interaction, etc. The tool has integrated data analytics which helps to provide better action …
Chose Veeva CRM
Veeva CRM is solely targeting life sciences industry so they understand all the regulation and compliance related to this industry. As Veeva has other platforms for pharma industry mainly in R&D section so Veeva understands the importance of making sure that their software is …
Chose Veeva CRM
As Veeva CRM is built on Salesforce' platform, both solutions have rather similar look, feel and offered set of functionalities. Veeva CRM is geared up specifically for the pharmaceutical industry - to my understanding, there is an agreement between the companies, preventing …
Chose Veeva CRM
Better for field based medical personnel when recording Medical calls.
Features
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.0
Ratings
4% above category average
Veeva CRM
9.1
Ratings
17% above category average
Customer data management / contact management8.30 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Workflow management8.30 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Territory management1.80 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Opportunity management8.30 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)8.80 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Contract management8.70 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Quote & order management9.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Interaction tracking9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Veeva CRM
9.3
Ratings
21% above category average
Case management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Call center management9.90 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Help desk management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Veeva CRM
8.5
Ratings
11% above category average
Lead management8.80 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Email marketing9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
1% below category average
Veeva CRM
9.7
Ratings
24% above category average
Task management9.20 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Reporting3.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.7
Ratings
2% above category average
Veeva CRM
8.7
Ratings
14% above category average
Forecasting8.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Customizable reports6.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
0% above category average
Veeva CRM
8.8
Ratings
16% above category average
Custom fields6.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Custom objects6.50 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Scripting environment9.20 Ratings10.00 Ratings
API for custom integration8.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
8.2
Ratings
1% below category average
Veeva CRM
9.5
Ratings
13% above category average
Single sign-on capability8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.30 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Veeva CRM
9.0
Ratings
20% above category average
Marketing automation10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Compensation management10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
7.5
Ratings
2% above category average
Veeva CRM
10.0
Ratings
31% above category average
Mobile access7.50 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Method:CRM
-
Ratings
Veeva CRM
8.5
Ratings
15% above category average
Social data00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Social engagement00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Method:CRMVeeva CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Veeva CRM is best used in areas of Pharma companies or Animal Health based organizations. It adapts to the Health regulations which makes it easier for inventory and order management.
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Pros
  • 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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  • iPad views are easy to navigate
  • Sharing of media within platform helps keep record of what materials were used in the interactions
  • Data extraction via API is easy
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Cons
  • 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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  • The UI is a bit outdated and the system is somewhat lacking flexibility overall
  • The reporting functionalities are very limited - it's great to gather data but a 3rd party solution is needed to get some meaning out of it
  • Pricing. Veeva are big and therefore not that flexible. This does not make them the most small/midsize customer friendly
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Likelihood to Renew
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
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
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
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
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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As Veeva CRM is built on Salesforce' platform, both solutions have rather similar look, feel and offered set of functionalities. Veeva CRM is geared up specifically for the pharmaceutical industry - to my understanding, there is an agreement between the companies, preventing Salesforce.com from stepping into the pharma market. So if you are familiar with the Salesforce.com experience - from the solution to their implementation, training and support approaches - you can expect similar from Veeva (CRM).
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • The system has allowed our field staff to be more efficient
  • Target marketing based on the data analytics
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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.