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Act! Advantage is a full front-office CRM solution with all-new functionality that unites sales, marketing, and customer management in one intuitive, affordable platform to help you stay organized, attract new customers, and turn relationships into results. Act! Advantage includes Interactive Quotes and Payments, Website Chat, Accounting Integration, Appointment Scheduling, Project Management, Web Forms, Online Surveys, and more, broadening Act!'s footprint across your entire front office, and reducing your need for costly, third-party tools. Additionally, you can select the perfect fit, cost-effective tier to meet your current needs with peace of mind knowing that Act! will grow with you. For 38 years, Act! has partnered with small and midsize businesses - listening, learning, and building alongside them and Act! Advantage is the culmination of nearly four decades of their feedback. Every feature is designed to reflect how today’s SMBs run their businesses.

About

EngageBay is a simple, affordable, integrated, all-in-one marketing, sales and service automation platform with free CRM, built to grow small businesses and startups. The marketing automation suite helps you save time, nurture your audience and automate routine, manual tasks. With the free CRM and sales automation, you can organize all your email contacts, track deals, and the sales pipeline to grow your sales. Further, you can build meaningful customer relationships that stay for life. And finally, with the free live chat and helpdesk features, provide real-time assistance to convert visitors to happy customers. Track, prioritize, and solve customer support tickets in minutes.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Entrepreneurs, sales teams, and small and mid-sized businesses that thrive on customer relationships

Audience

Companies interested in an affordable, powerful and integrated all-in-one marketing, sales & support CRM

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$30.00/month/user
Act! Advantage Standard $30/mo/user billed annually
Act! Advantage Professional $45/mo/user billed annually
Act! Advantage Ultimate $60/mo/user billed annually
Act! Premium Desktop (On-Premises) $37.50/mo/user billed annually
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$10.79/user/month (biennially)
All In One plans starting from $10.79 to $57.59 (paid biennially)
Marketing Bay starts from $9.35 to $35.99 (paid biennially)
Sales Bay starts from $9.35 to $35.99 (paid biennially)
Service Bay is FREE forever
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.3 / 5
ease 4.1 / 5
features 4.4 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.4 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • With Act!, our nonprofit was able to manage vast amounts of data efficiently, which was crucial for our research and training programs aimed at addressing diversity challenges in fire departments.
  • I first started using ACT many years ago when I was managing all the sales and marketing for my computer software company. It did the job I needed done, making it easy for me to look up interactions with individuals and companies. I never used more than 20% of the features, I must admit. Once I left that business I continued to use ACT in a personal/private manner. Life is complicated. I depend on ACT to track my friends, relatives, and all the companies and professionals I interact with. Again, I don't probably even use 20% of the features anymore, but what it does for me is priceless. Easy to use and dependable. Best software I know.
  • I can import online registrations direction into ACT!, manage students, send weekly lessons, all from one program.
  • Act! is pretty easy to use, and to navigate through. It is great to help me organize the tasks that need to be done. I LOVE that I can prioritize my tasks, set alerts/reminders, and roll over any tasks that I couldn't get done today, into tomorrow's list, and they will all be prioritized again tomorrow!
  • I thought I had lost all my contacts and the Act! Support Team was very quick to respond. My call was answered in under 3 minutes and they did everything they promised. I would highly recommend Act!
  • That my IT guy handled it and your IT guy worked with my IT guy. I pretty much listened like a canine would when humans talk.
  • Changes are not significant every year, they listen to the customers. Integration is good with other products.
  • Act! is an infallible platform when it comes to communicating with the client, this platform is essential to be able to have a constant retention of negotiations, one of the first features that I liked about this platform is the ability it has to do automatic analysis, This platform offers me a system which allows me to generate automated analysis, it is capable of collecting all the information regarding the negotiations and the potential client registered within the platform, in this way it offers you a detailed report on the rate of satisfaction with clients. , the total deals completed, the total deals canceled and many other statistics, I consider that these automatic statistics help me a lot to save time when it comes to obtaining detailed reports. The platform has mobile access, through an application, this application is quite beneficial when it comes to organizing your sales automation system, in addition, you can also perform marketing automation through this application, I consider this application to be quite functional and beneficial . This platform has a drag and drop system, which allows you to create an automated system in a matter of seconds, you just have to drag and drop each of the actions that have to be executed when the client requires it, so that this can be executed quickly. through the marketing system. This pretty perfect CRM system offers you constant communication with your potential client so that you can retain them for as long as possible, also offers an immediate registration to your contacts page for each potential client, so that you can have privileged contact information, in addition , you will have a system that will help you follow up on each potential client to meet all the requirements during the negotiation process.
  • It's easy to use (if you're a dedicated Windows user), the Search function is fabulous, you can build your own template layout, put fields where you want them, create your own background design, keep detailed records about transactions/communications. It truly is ALMOST the single greatest database ever made.
  • Customer and sales process tracking, along with document templates are the functions I use on a daily basis.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • EngageBay is a tool that is worth considering as it is very simple and intuitive. I have not seen such an excellent customer support that they offer.
  • Usability. Customer support. Amount of features available. Cost efficiency. Great user interface. Great communication.
  • It is easy to setup Automations in EngageBay and the support is great too. Very keen on replying quickly.
  • All-in-One Platform: EngageBay integrates marketing, sales, and customer support into a single, unified platform. This has drastically reduced the need for multiple subscriptions, saving us both time and money. We can manage our email marketing campaigns, track sales pipelines, and handle customer support tickets all from one place. User-Friendly Interface: The platform is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. Even for someone who isn't a tech expert, the learning curve is minimal. The dashboard is well-organized, making navigation seamless. Affordable Pricing: EngageBay offers a robust set of features at a fraction of the cost compared to other all-in-one CRM platforms. The pricing is very reasonable, especially for startups and small businesses looking to scale without breaking the bank. Powerful Marketing Automation: The marketing automation tools are top-notch. We’ve been able to automate our email campaigns, segment our contact lists, and nurture leads effortlessly. The visual workflow builder is a standout feature, making it easy to create complex automation workflows. Responsive Customer Support: EngageBay’s customer support team is fantastic. Whenever we’ve had questions or needed help, they’ve been quick to respond and very helpful. The live chat feature is particularly useful for getting immediate assistance. Extensive Feature Set: From landing page builders and email templates to CRM and helpdesk functionalities, EngageBay offers everything you need to grow your business. The platform continues to add new features and updates regularly, which shows their commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • EngageBay is a best platform for startups. It is a comprehensive tool with all the features that are needed for startup to grow.

Cons

  • I have been using this tool for more than a year now and found no majors issues apart from few lags here and there.
  • Some technical issues, though mostly caused by User error or external factors that are not necessarily to do with EngageBay.
  • Although it is easy to setup it takes some time to get to know the options.
  • Nothing that i dont like. Maybe they should start including AI features into the mix.
  • I have not found any issues with the product so far.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Act!
Founded: 1987
United States
www.act.com

Company Information

EngageBay
Founded: 2017
United States
engagebay.com

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Categories

Automotive CRM Supported
Construction CRM Supported
Contact Management Supported
CRM Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Financial CRM Supported
Healthcare CRM Supported
Hotel CRM Supported
Insurance CRM Supported
Landing Page Supported
Lead Capture Supported
Lead Management Supported
Legal CRM Supported
Real Estate CRM Supported
Sales Tracking Supported
Social CRM Supported

Categories

CRM Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Help Desk Supported
Landing Page Supported
Lead Generation Supported
Marketing Supported

CRM Features

Calendar/Reminder System Supported
Call Logging Supported
Document Storage Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Internal Chat Integration Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Marketing Automation Integration Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Segmentation Supported
Social Media Integration Supported
Task Management Supported
Territory Management Not Supported

Email Marketing Features

A/B Testing Supported
Artificial Intelligence Not Supported
Auto-Responders Supported
CAN SPAM Compliance Supported
Customer Surveys Supported
Drip Campaigns Supported
Dynamic Content Supported
Event Triggered Email Supported
Image Library Supported
Landing Pages/Web Forms Supported
Mailing List Management Supported
Mobile Optimized Emails Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Subscriber Management Supported
Template Management Supported
WYSIWYG Email Editor Supported

Landing Page Features

A/B Testing Supported
Analytics Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Form Creation Supported
Real Time Editing Supported
Responsive Supported
SEO Management Supported
Templates Supported

Marketing Automation Features

A/B Testing Supported
Analytics / ROI Tracking Supported
Artificial Intelligence Supported
Content / Blogging Platform Not Supported
Customizable CTAs Supported
Drip Campaigns Supported
Dynamic Content Supported
Landing Pages / Web Forms Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Sales Intelligence Supported
Search Marketing Supported
Segmentation Supported
Social Marketing Supported
Website Visitor Tracking Supported

Automotive CRM Features

Call Logging Supported
Contact Management Supported
Customer Support Supported
Inventory Management Supported
Lease Management Supported
List Management Supported
Marketing Automation Supported
Product Catalog Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Service Department Management Supported
Showroom Management Not Supported
Territory Management Supported

Business Management Features

Billing & Invoicing Supported
CRM Supported
Employee Management Not Supported
Financial Management Supported
Inventory Management Not Supported
Marketing Management Supported
Order Management Supported
Point of Sale (POS) Not Supported
Project Management Supported
Purchasing Not Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time & Expense Tracking Not Supported
Training Management Not Supported
Vendor Management Not Supported

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking Supported
Contract Management Supported
Forecasting Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Sales Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Management Supported

Contact Management Features

Activity Management Supported
Appointment Management Supported
Contact Database Supported
Contact History Supported
Contact Import/Export Supported
Customer Pipeline Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Group Management Supported
Interaction Tracking Supported
Lead Management Supported
Prospecting Tools Supported
Sales Pipeline Management Supported
Search / Filter Supported
Segmentation Supported
Shared Contacts Supported
Social Media Integration Supported

Financial CRM Features

Account Alerts Supported
Asset Management Supported
Expense Tracking Supported
Household Tracking Supported
Influence Tracking Not Supported
Lead Management Supported
Marketing Management Supported
Relationship Tracking Supported
Team Assignments Supported
Territory Management Supported

Healthcare CRM Features

Audience Targeting Supported
Campaign Management Supported
Marketing Automation Supported
Medical History Records Supported
Patient Communications Supported
Patient Management Supported
Physician Management Supported
Predictive Analytics Not Supported

Lead Capture Features

Business Card / Badge Scanning Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
Data Extraction Supported
Lead Distribution Supported
Lead Notifications Supported
Lead Nurturing Supported
Lead Qualification Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Online Forms Supported

Lead Management Features

Activity Tracking Supported
Campaign Management Supported
Lead Capture Supported
Lead Distribution Supported
Lead Nurturing Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Lead Segmentation Supported
Pipeline Management Supported
Prospecting Tools Supported
Source Tracking Supported

Online Form Builders Features

Artificial Intelligence Supported
Assign Roles / Permissions Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Conversational Forms Supported
Data Tables Supported
Drag & Drop / No Code Supported
Export to PDF Supported
HIPAA Compliant Supported
Import Existing Forms Supported
Mobile Forms Supported
Offline Forms Not Supported
Pre-made Templates Supported
Quizzes / Questionnaires Not Supported
Reporting / Data Visualization Supported
Signup Forms Supported
Surveys Supported

Real Estate CRM Features

Campaign Management Supported
Client / Property Matching Supported
Contact Management Supported
Dashboard Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Interaction Tracking Supported
Lead Management Supported
Property Alerts Not Supported
Referral Tracking Supported
Segmentation Supported

Sales Tracking Features

Activity Dashboard Supported
Alerts / Notifications Supported
Appointment Scheduling Supported
Call Logging Supported
Comments / Notes Supported
Custom Reports Supported
Document Management Supported
Email Templates Supported
Interaction Tracking Supported
Lead Management Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Pipeline Management Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Task Management Supported

Social CRM Features

Calendar/Reminder System Supported
Customer Support Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Lead Capture Supported
Lead Nurturing Supported
Live Chat Not Supported
Marketing Automation Integration Supported
Multi-Channel Social Integration Not Supported
Social Media Monitoring Not Supported
Task Management Supported

CRM Features

Calendar/Reminder System Supported
Call Logging Supported
Document Storage Supported
Email Marketing Supported
Internal Chat Integration Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Marketing Automation Integration Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Segmentation Supported
Social Media Integration Supported
Task Management Supported
Territory Management Not Supported

Email Marketing Features

A/B Testing Supported
Artificial Intelligence Not Supported
Auto-Responders Supported
CAN SPAM Compliance Supported
Customer Surveys Supported
Drip Campaigns Supported
Dynamic Content Supported
Event Triggered Email Supported
Image Library Supported
Landing Pages/Web Forms Supported
Mailing List Management Supported
Mobile Optimized Emails Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Subscriber Management Supported
Template Management Supported
WYSIWYG Email Editor Supported

Landing Page Features

A/B Testing Supported
Analytics Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Form Creation Supported
Real Time Editing Supported
Responsive Supported
SEO Management Supported
Templates Supported

Marketing Automation Features

A/B Testing Supported
Analytics / ROI Tracking Supported
Artificial Intelligence Not Supported
Content / Blogging Platform Supported
Customizable CTAs Supported
Drip Campaigns Supported
Dynamic Content Supported
Landing Pages / Web Forms Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Sales Intelligence Supported
Search Marketing Supported
Segmentation Supported
Social Marketing Supported
Website Visitor Tracking Supported

Help Desk Features

Alerts / Escalation Not Supported
Automated Routing Not Supported
Community Forums Not Supported
Customizable Branding Not Supported
Document Storage Supported
Email Integration Supported
Incident Management Not Supported
Interaction Tracking Not Supported
IT Asset Management Not Supported
Knowledge Base Supported
Known Issue Management Not Supported
Live Chat Supported
Multi-Channel Communication Not Supported
Multiple Brands / Products Not Supported
Network Monitoring Not Supported
Real-time Chat Supported
Self Service Portal Not Supported
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Supported
Ticket Management Supported

Lead Generation Features

Contact Discovery Supported
Contact Import/Export Supported
Lead Capture Supported
Lead Database Integration Supported
Lead Nurturing Supported
Lead Scoring Supported
Lead Segmentation Supported
Pipeline Management Supported
Prospecting Tools Supported
Visitor Identification Supported

Social Media Marketing Features

Analytics Supported
Automated Publishing Supported
Contact Management Supported
Content Management Supported
Conversion Tracking Supported
Customer Targeting Not Supported
Keyword Filtering Not Supported
Multi-Account Management Supported
Post Scheduling Supported

Integrations

Facebook Supported
Google Contacts Supported
HubSpot CRM Supported
HubSpot Customer Platform Supported
Shopify Supported
Stackreaction Supported
Wufoo Supported
Zapier Supported
Zendesk Supported
3CX Supported
Cloud Agent Suite Supported
Data Sentinel Supported
Dropbox Supported
Ecwid Supported
Evolve IP Supported
HubSpot Data Hub Supported
Integrately Not Supported
Quickwork Not Supported
QuoteWerks Supported
SpitFire Supported

Integrations

Facebook Supported
Google Contacts Supported
HubSpot CRM Supported
HubSpot Customer Platform Supported
Shopify Supported
Stackreaction Supported
Wufoo Supported
Zapier Supported
Zendesk Supported
3CX Not Supported
Cloud Agent Suite Not Supported
Data Sentinel Not Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Ecwid Not Supported
Evolve IP Not Supported
HubSpot Data Hub Not Supported
Integrately Supported
Quickwork Supported
QuoteWerks Not Supported
SpitFire Not Supported
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