BaseCRM vs Customer.io
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 27/07/2023
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
BaseCRM is ideal for small businesses
Pros
- Free 14 day trial
- Easy to use simple interface
- Quick to implement with limited setup required
Cons
- Limited automation capabilities
- Multiple emails for contacts can cause issues
- Lack of project management features
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring
Lead segmentation
Web activity tracking
SMS marketing
Personalize web content
Predictive analytics
Bi-directional CRM syncing
Event management
Create invoices
Create quotes
Split testing
Create membership sites
Bulk social media posting
Sales reports
Real-time sales alerts
Mobile app
Social CRM
Integrations
Outlook integration
Gmail integration
Salesforce integration
SAP integration
Oracle integration
Netsuite integration
SugarCRM integration
Microsoft Dynamics integration
Zapier integration
Alternatives
About BaseCRM
Frustrated by our own experience with CRM, we founded Base in 2009 based on a strong internal belief that businesses deserve better, smarter software. We've come a long way since then, helping thousands of businesses grow and raising $23 million from RRE Ventures, Index Ventures, The Social+Capital Partnership, OCA Ventures, I2A and several angels.
Who is this software for?
Customer.io is ideal for web and mobile app businesses
Pros
- Free tier for less than 200 contacts
- Segment based on user data from web or mobile app
Cons
- Limited number of integrations
- Requires engineering resources to get the data you need
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring
Lead segmentation
Web activity tracking
SMS marketing
Personalize web content
Predictive analytics
Bi-directional CRM syncing
Event management
Create invoices
Create quotes
Split testing
Create membership sites
Bulk social media posting
Sales reports
Real-time sales alerts
Mobile app
Social CRM
Integrations
Outlook integration
Gmail integration
Salesforce integration
SAP integration
Oracle integration
Netsuite integration
SugarCRM integration
Microsoft Dynamics integration
Zapier integration
Alternatives
About Customer.io
Most experiences you have with companies in the world are horrible. When's the last time you felt passionate about your power company, or your mobile phone provider? That's not the world that we (and hopefully you) want to live in. Let us help you grow happy customers. With Customer.io you'll see that happy customers come from genuine, relevant interactions with you. Happy customers care about your company. Happy customers are happy to pay you. And happy customers tell their friends.
Who is this software for?
ActiveCampaign is suitable for businesses of all sizes looking for a powerful, easy-to-use marketing automation platform that's reasonably priced.
Pros
- Easy to build powerful automated workflows
- Very affordable and no setup fees
- A/B testing automation sequences & campaigns
Cons
- Limited dashboard customization options
- The CRM isn't ideal for large sales teams or complex use cases.
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring
Lead segmentation
Web activity tracking
SMS marketing
Personalize web content
Predictive analytics
Bi-directional CRM syncing
Event management
Create invoices
Create quotes
Split testing
Create membership sites
Bulk social media posting
Sales reports
Real-time sales alerts
Mobile app
Social CRM
Integrations
Outlook integration
Gmail integration
Salesforce integration
SAP integration
Oracle integration
Netsuite integration
SugarCRM integration
Microsoft Dynamics integration
Zapier integration
Alternatives
About ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign is one of the most user friendly all-in-one marketing platforms for small to mid sized businesses. ActiveCampaign combines email marketing, marketing automation and sales CRM software in a simple to use visual platform to help businesses like yours acquire, retain and engage your customers. Ultimately helping you save time and grow your business. ActiveCampaign lets you easily create eye catching email campaigns to help you stay in touch with your contacts and customers. Their visual campaign builder lets you easily create automated marketing campaigns and send out targeted emails to your potential customers based on their personal interactions with your business and their integrated CRM lets you keep track of your leads and close more deals to grow your business.ActiveCampaign plays nice with others and integrates with over 700 apps and services. From accounting to CMS and analytics applications, all the way to services that are focused on sales, support and lead generation. Visit their website and try out their platform for free to find out if ActiveCampaign is the right solution to help grow your business.
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