{"id":51399,"date":"2025-01-28T07:11:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T07:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=51399"},"modified":"2025-04-03T08:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:51:09","slug":"crm-for-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use CRM for Marketing (+ Best Tools)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer relationship management (CRM) software emerges as a multifaceted tool \u2013 enhancing customer experiences, streamlining sales processes, and fostering internal collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, its pivotal role in marketing cannot be overstated. With marketing functionality, CRM software empowers businesses to forge personalized connections, streamline campaigns, and make data-driven decisions for unparalleled success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will shed light on how to use CRM for marketing. It\u2019s right to say that CRMs aren&#8217;t merely support systems but a driving force that propel marketing efforts toward precision, personalization, and effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will also uncover the top CRM tools to use for marketing campaigns, especially for SMBs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#How_to_Use_CRM_for_Marketing_Campaigns\" >How to Use CRM for Marketing Campaigns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#1_Customer_segmentation\" >1. Customer segmentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#2_Personalized_campaigns\" >2. Personalized campaigns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#3_Lead_management\" >3. Lead management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#4_Marketing_automation\" >4. Marketing automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#5_Data-driven_decision-making\" >5. Data-driven decision-making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#6_Integration_with_other_tools\" >6. Integration with other tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#The_Best_CRM_Tools_to_Use_for_Marketing\" >The Best CRM Tools to Use for Marketing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#1_EngageBay\" >1. EngageBay\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#2_Mailchimp\" >2. Mailchimp\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#3_Zoho_CRM\" >3. Zoho CRM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#4_HubSpot\" >4. HubSpot\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#5_Salesforce\" >5. Salesforce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#6_Mondaycom\" >6. Monday.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#7_Pipedrive\" >7. Pipedrive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#8_Zendesk_Sell\" >8. Zendesk Sell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#9_ClickUp\" >9. ClickUp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#10_SugarCRM\" >10. SugarCRM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-for-marketing\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_CRM_for_Marketing_Campaigns\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>How to Use CRM for Marketing Campaigns<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s understand the role of CRM software in marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Customer_segmentation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. Customer segmentation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM software acts as a centralized database that allows you to segment your audience based on various criteria, including demographics, behaviors, or purchase history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This segmentation allows for highly targeted and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-marketing-campaigns\/\">personalized campaigns<\/a>, ensuring that your marketing messages resonate with the right audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Personalized_campaigns\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">2. Personalized campaigns<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Segmentation of audience allows you to personalize your marketing campaigns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From personalized emails to targeted social media ads, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/what-is-a-crm-database\/\">CRM data<\/a> enables you to tailor your content to meet individual customers\u2019 unique needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lead_management\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">3. Lead management<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient lead management is crucial for successful marketing. CRM solutions provide a centralized platform for tracking and managing leads throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-pipeline-vs-sales-funnel\/\">sales funnel<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ensures that marketing and sales teams are on the same page, leading to more effective communication and conversions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Marketing_automation\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">4. Marketing automation<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using CRM tools, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-101\/\">automate your marketing<\/a> tasks, such as sending personalized emails, nurturing leads, and even scoring leads based on their interactions. This ensures that you maintain consistency in your marketing efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Data-driven_decision-making\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">5. Data-driven decision-making<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM tools offer detailed analytics and reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into your marketing performance. By analyzing key metrics, such as conversion rates, customer engagement, and ROI, you can make informed decisions, optimize your strategies, and allocate resources effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Integration_with_other_tools\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">6. Integration with other tools<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM solutions break down silos between data, fostering collaboration between various other tools. This alignment ensures a seamless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-experience-automation\/\">customer experience<\/a> and a unified approach to customer engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_CRM_Tools_to_Use_for_Marketing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>The Best CRM Tools to Use for Marketing<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get to the list of software worth signing up for if you want both CRM functionality and marketing automation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_EngageBay\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>1. EngageBay\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EngageBay_new-Home.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EngageBay_new-Home.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of EngageBay homepage\" width=\"1000\" height=\"412\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a> is an all-in-one CRM that streamlines marketing, sales, and customer service activities. However, it also offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform as a standalone solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers a wide range of features that enable you to run full-fledged marketing campaigns, ranging from designing landing pages to sending targeted emails and managing leads. Moreover, its user-friendly interface and robust features help enhance overall business productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Marketing automation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and automate personalized marketing campaigns, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/email-sequences\">email sequences<\/a> to social media posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lead scoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identify and prioritize leads based on engagement and behavior, ensuring a targeted approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>CRM and sales integration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamlessly align marketing efforts with sales activities for a cohesive customer journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Analytics dashboard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gain insights into campaign performance and customer interactions to refine strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing page builder with templates<\/span><\/li>\n<li>1,000+ HTML email templates<\/li>\n<li>Email and SMS marketing at scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited social media functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50684 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new.png\" alt=\"engagebay pricing\" width=\"763\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new.png 1106w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/engagebay-pricing-new-768x532.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EngageBay offers four pricing plans suited for all types of businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its Free plan, you can get access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\">email templates<\/a>, video marketing, lead grabber, sequences, and so much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase your number of contacts and use additional features like landing builder, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/sms-marketing\">SMS marketing<\/a>, tag manager, and more, opt for its Basic plan (starts from $11.04 per user per month).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small businesses can choose the Growth plan that starts from $42.49 per user per month and get access to 3,000 contacts, site messages, email broadcast A\/B testing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/marketing-automation\">marketing automation<\/a>, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, its Pro plan appeals to large enterprises with 10,000 contacts. It starts from $67.99 per user per month and includes advanced features like web analytics, custom reporting, a dedicated account manager, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mailchimp\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>2. Mailchimp\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison.png\" alt=\"mailchimp crm for email mrketing\" width=\"771\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison.png 1436w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mailchimpcomparison-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/?currency=USD\">Mailchimp<\/a> is a widely used email marketing platform that also offers CRM features. It focuses on providing a user-friendly interface to help create and manage marketing campaigns effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Email marketing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Design and run visually appealing and engaging email campaigns. From newsletters to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ecommerce-promotional-emails\/\">promotional emails<\/a>, users can effortlessly design and send content that captivates their targeted audiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Automation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set up automated email sequences that respond dynamically to customer behavior. Whether it&#8217;s a welcome series or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/drip-campaign-examples\/\">drip campaign<\/a>, Mailchimp automates the delivery of content for timely, personalized interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Segmentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It allows you to segment your audience based on various criteria to run highly targeted campaigns and ensure that the right message reaches the right audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Analytics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gives detailed insights into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-marketing-kpis\/\">email performance<\/a>, open rates, click-through rates, and customer engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/email-marketing\">email marketing<\/a> capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generative AI to help with content<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM features may be basic for advanced users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"mailchimp pricing\" width=\"630\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM.png 1636w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.13.36\u202fAM-1536x702.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mailchimp has four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/mailchimps-pricing\/\">pricing plans<\/a>, including Free, Essential, Standard, and Premium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for solopreneurs, the Free allows you to send 1,000 emails per month with one user access and email support for the first 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just $9.19 per month, you can send 5,000 monthly emails and get access to 3 audiences, 5 seats, 24\/7 email and chat support, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a small business, you get access to advanced functionalities like content optimizer, campaign manager, advanced segmentation, and more \u2013 all for $13.72 per month (Standard).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the Premium plan is best suited for large enterprises with a large number of databases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Zoho_CRM\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">3. Zoho CRM<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1.png\" alt=\"zoho crm for marketing\" width=\"755\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1.png 1867w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoho-CRM-1-1536x737.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/en-in\/crm\/\">Zoho CRM<\/a> is a user-friendly and cost-effective CRM solution designed to streamline all marketing processes. With a keen emphasis on automation, it provides a comprehensive suite of tools that seamlessly integrates marketing, sales, and customer support functionalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Workflow automation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether it&#8217;s scheduling follow-up emails, assigning leads to the right sales representative, or triggering actions based on customer interactions, the platform ensures a smooth and efficient workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Email marketing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and send targeted email campaigns directly from the CRM and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-data-guide\/\">leverage customer data<\/a> for more personalized and impactful communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lead scoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Businesses can identify and prioritize leads based on engagement and behavior, enabling sales teams to focus on leads that are more likely to convert.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Social media integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monitor and engage with leads on various social platforms, respond promptly to inquiries, and gather valuable insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalable for growing businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800+ apps integration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced features may be limited in lower-tier plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho CRM offers both free and paid plans for different business sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its Free plan, you get three free users and basic features like leads, and mobile apps \u2013 perfect for an individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four paid plans, namely Standard, Professional, and Enterprise. It starts from $14 per user per month and can go up to $40 per user per month. You get access to functionalities like Zia Voice &#8211; Conversational AI, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-forecasting-strategies\/\">sales forecasting<\/a>, social CRM, charts and KPIs, scoring rules, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_HubSpot\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>4. HubSpot\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm.png\" alt=\"best crm for marketing - hubspot crm\" width=\"793\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm.png 1898w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm-1024x481.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm-1536x722.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/best-crm-for-coaches-hubspot-crm-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/crm\">HubSpot CRM<\/a> is offered by the renowned inbound marketing industry leader HubSpot, with a suite of tools to attract, engage, and delight customers. Its seamless integration capabilities further amplify its standing as a comprehensive solution for modern customer relationship management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Marketing Hub: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive marketing automation tools to engage audiences strategically throughout the customer journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lead management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/crm\/360-degree-customer-view\">360-degree view<\/a> of each lead&#8217;s interactions, enabling effective communication and personalized engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Live chat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables you to connect with visitors on your website in real-time to convert more leads and provide better support\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Analytics and reporting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gain deep insights into the performance of your marketing efforts \u2013 from tracking campaign success to understanding customer behavior, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powerful automation with extensive integrations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust reporting dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not affordable for small businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Hubspot pricing\" width=\"606\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.11.31\u202fAM-768x602.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses just starting out, HubSpot offers a free plan. You can access features like website activity tracking, lead management, live chat, deal pipeline, email template builder, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To upgrade to its paid plan, its Professional plan starts from $800 per month, and you get features like social media, custom reporting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/omnichannel-marketing-automation\/\">omnichannel marketing automation<\/a>, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its Enterprise plan starts at $3,600 per month, and it gives you control over some advanced functionalities such as custom objects, multi-touch revenue attribution, team organization, custom behavioral events, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Salesforce\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>5. Salesforce<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49798 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3.png\" alt=\"Salesforce Marketing Automation\" width=\"783\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3.png 1344w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/salesforce3-768x359.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/form\/sem\/salesforce-crm\/?d=7013y000002hbQbAAI&amp;nc=7013y000000a9tfAAA&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_campaign=apac_in_alllobcon&amp;utm_content=brand-en-multi-product-search_salesforce-crm_7013y000002hbqbaai_7013y000002hbQbAAI&amp;utm_term=salesforcecrmpricing&amp;ef_id=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8SKWOUDgRgZNhPasdeeCpQ-z3YTbgq2zP5y62laMMFhUpZp3NynKvgaAliVEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4720!3!676565784139!e!!g!!salesforce%2520crm%2520pricing&amp;&amp;ev_sid=3&amp;ev_ln=salesforce%2520crm%2520pricing&amp;ev_lx=kwd-6159234746&amp;ev_crx=676565784139&amp;ev_mt=e&amp;ev_n=g&amp;ev_ltx=&amp;ev_pl=&amp;ev_pos=&amp;ev_dvc=c&amp;ev_dvm=&amp;ev_phy=9184865&amp;ev_loc=&amp;ev_cx=16895847350&amp;ev_ax=137218384484&amp;ev_efid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8SKWOUDgRgZNhPasdeeCpQ-z3YTbgq2zP5y62laMMFhUpZp3NynKvgaAliVEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;url=!https:\/\/clickserve.dartsearch.net\/link\/click%3flid=43700074078078104&amp;ds_s_kwgid=58700008149662184&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8SKWOUDgRgZNhPasdeeCpQ-z3YTbgq2zP5y62laMMFhUpZp3NynKvgaAliVEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Salesforce<\/a> is a cloud-based CRM solution known for its flexibility and scalability. It provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of customers, empowering organizations to forge deeper and more meaningful connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Marketing cloud: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables personalized and targeted marketing campaigns across multiple channels. From email to social media, this feature ensures a cohesive and engaging customer experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lead scoring and routing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system uses advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/lead-scoring-model\/\">lead scoring<\/a> algorithms to ensure that the most promising leads receive prompt attention from the right sales representatives, optimizing the sales process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Analytics: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get access to deep insights into customer behavior and campaign performance using visualization for making data-driven decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>AI-powered marketing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage artificial intelligence for predictive marketing. The AI capabilities help in understanding customer preferences, predicting trends, and optimizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/powerful-marketing-strategies\/\">marketing strategies<\/a> for better outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive customization with powerful features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has a vast community support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher learning curve and can be expensive for small businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30118 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1.png\" alt=\"Salesforce Sales Cloud pricing\" width=\"902\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1.png 1324w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chrome-capture-2022-9-14-1-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesforce cloud plans start from $25 per user per month and can go up to $330 per user per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has four plans: Starter, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate. It is best suited for medium to large-size businesses looking to get a comprehensive marketing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-automation-tools\/\">sales automation platform<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get access to essential features like integration with Gmail or Outlook, and account, contact, lead, and opportunity management with its Started and Professional plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The premium plan offers advanced features like workflow and approval automation, pipeline and forecast management, sales insights, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mondaycom\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">6. Monday.com<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1.png\" alt=\"monday.com\" width=\"741\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1.png 2812w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1-1024x414.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1-1536x622.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/monday-1-2048x829.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\">Monday.com<\/a> is a versatile CRM platform that goes beyond traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-functionality\/\">CRM functionalities<\/a>. It combines project management and collaboration tools onto your CRM platform, creating a unified hub for teams to streamline workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This versatility makes it an ideal solution for businesses aiming to synchronize marketing efforts within a dynamic and collaborative environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Customizable workflows:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Empowers marketing teams to customize workflows according to their specific needs, thus ensuring efficient project management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Integration capabilities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform offers seamless integration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-crm\/\">popular marketing tools<\/a> to enhance collaboration, effective campaign management, and easy data sharing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Visual project tracking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visual boards and timelines within Monday.com provide marketing teams with a clear and intuitive overview of projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Real-time collaboration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform&#8217;s interactive features allow team members to collaborate on tasks, share updates, and collectively work towards campaign objectives, promoting a cohesive and productive work environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive interface for easy adoption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatile platform suitable for various industries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced features may have a steeper learning curve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Monday pricing\" width=\"663\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM.png 2348w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM-768x285.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM-1536x569.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.01.32\u202fAM-2048x759.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com offers both free and paid plans. Its Free plan is ideal for individuals looking for essential features like 8-column types, 300+ email templates, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paid plan starts from $8 per seat per month (Basic) and includes 5 GB file storage, prioritized customer support, and lets you create a dashboard based on one board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard is its most popular plan, costing $10 per seat per month. You get functionalities like timeline &amp; Gantt views, calendar view, guest access, automation (250 actions per month), and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For $16 per seat per month (Pro), you get 25K automation, private boards, chart view, time tracking, formula columns, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For enterprise-grade automation, multi-level permissions, enterprise-grade security &amp; governance, advanced reporting &amp; analytics, opt for Enterprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Pipedrive\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">7. Pipedrive<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"pipedrive crm system \" width=\"811\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM.png 2760w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM-1536x662.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.13\u202fAM-2048x883.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipedrive.com\/\">Pipedrive CRM<\/a> is more useful in managing leads, deals, and sales pipelines, making it an excellent tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-and-marketing-alignment\/\">sales and marketing alignment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This award-winning CRM provides a comprehensive toolset to enhance customer engagement and drive conversions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lead management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficiently track and manage leads through the entire sales funnel. This feature ensures that marketing teams can effectively nurture leads, providing a clear pathway for a seamless transition to the sales stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Email tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows marketers to efficiently monitor email interactions to gauge the effectiveness of marketing outreach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Automated workflow:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Implement automation to streamline marketing processes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/lead-nurturing\/\">lead nurturing<\/a>, allowing marketing teams to focus on strategic initiatives and campaign optimization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Integrations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect seamlessly with various marketing tools for a more integrated marketing stack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust mobile app for on-the-go management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive marketplace for integrations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing-specific features are somewhat limited<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"pipedrive pricing\" width=\"782\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM.png 2788w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM-1536x419.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.02.43\u202fAM-2048x558.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipedrive does not have a free plan. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/pipedrive-pricing\/\">pricing plan<\/a> starts from $9.90 per user per month, which gives you access to 3,000 open deals, 30 custom fields, and 15 insights reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you go higher, the price increases, and so does the number of open deals, custom fields, and insights fields. Apart from the Essential plan, it offers Advanced (19.90 per user per month), Professional (39.90 per user per month), Power (49.90 per user per month), and Enterprise (59.90 per user per month) pricing plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Zendesk_Sell\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">8. Zendesk Sell<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1.png\" alt=\"Zendesk Sell\" width=\"801\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1.png 2372w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1-1024x339.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1-1536x509.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.03.58\u202fAM-1-2048x679.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendesk.com\/in\/sell\/\">Zendesk Sell<\/a> is a CRM solution designed to enhance sales and customer relationships, it provides powerful tools that help marketing teams nurture and qualify leads. By offering a centralized platform, Zendesk Sell becomes the nexus for managing and optimizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/powerful-marketing-strategies\/\">marketing strategies<\/a>, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Contact and lead management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectively organize and track marketing contacts and leads. This feature streamlines the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-data-management\/\">managing customer data<\/a>, allowing for targeted and personalized marketing initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sales automation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows you to automate repetitive marketing tasks for increased efficiency and to focus more on strategic aspects of campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sales forecasting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By analyzing historical data and customer trends, marketers can make informed decisions, predict outcomes, and strategically plan their marketing campaigns for optimal impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Collaborative tools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster collaboration between sales and marketing teams for aligned efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamless integration with Zendesk&#8217;s support platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizable reporting for in-depth insights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration with third-party tools may be necessary for specific marketing needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"zendesk sell pricing for crm \" width=\"758\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM.png 2186w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM-1024x309.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM-1536x464.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.05.10\u202fAM-2048x618.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zendesk Sell offers plans starting from $19 per user per month (Sell Team). It includes email and calendar integrations, task and appointment settings, call tracking and recording, text messages, pre-built sales dashboards, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can upgrade to Sell Growth for $55 per user per month and get additional features like product and price books, advanced and customized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-analysis-reports\/\">sales reports<\/a>, sales forecasting and goals tracking, prospecting and enrichment credits, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Sell Professional costing $115 per user per month, you get advanced functionalities like lead and deal scoring, task automation, advanced roles and permissions, company hierarchy, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_ClickUp\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">9. ClickUp<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"ClickUp CRM for marketing\" width=\"725\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM.png 2760w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM-1024x298.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM-768x224.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM-1536x447.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-05-at-10.06.02\u202fAM-2048x597.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> is an all-in-one project management and collaboration platform with a good emphasis on enhancing marketing workflows. Offering a comprehensive suite of features, ClickUp serves as a centralized hub for planning, executing, and optimizing marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Features\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers marketing teams to efficiently plan and execute tasks within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/crm-integration-unified-platform\/\">unified platform<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Document collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The platform facilitates document sharing, real-time editing, and collaborative workflows, for marketing teams to brainstorm ideas and refine strategies together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Customizable dashboards: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With customizable dashboards, marketing teams can create personalized dashboards to track key metrics, monitor project progress, and gain valuable insights into the performance of marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows the team to monitor time spent on marketing projects for better resource management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive features for project management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly customizable to adapt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-workflows\/\">different workflows<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The learning curve for new users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClickUp offers free and paid plans starting from $7 per user per month. With its Free plan, you get five spaces to create a project management flow. You also get collaborative docs, whiteboards, kanban boards, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three paid plans, each priced at $7 per user per month for the Business plan, $12 per user per month, and a custom quote for the Enterprise plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_SugarCRM\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">10. 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