We compared Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Pipedrive across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Features: Microsoft Dynamics CRM is considered robust and reliable. Users praised its ability to measure and track sales and seamless integration with Microsoft Office 365 and Azure. Pipedrive is notable for its visually appealing interface, customizability, and insightful reporting. Customers also praised its versatile automation capabilities.
Room for Improvement: Microsoft Dynamics CRM requires improvement in terms of mobile experience, interface design, and performance. Pipedrive should focus on improving ERP integration, documentation, and artificial intelligence.
Service and Support: Reviews of Microsoft support were mixed, with some users expressing frustration at long response times and challenges contacting the support team. Pipedrive's customer service has received mostly positive feedback. Users valued the vendor’s prompt responses and helpful assistance.
Ease of Deployment: Some Microsoft Dynamics users found the setup uncomplicated, while others struggled with it. Pipedrive's setup is described as simple, straightforward, and user-friendly.
Pricing: The cost of Microsoft Dynamics depends on factors like licenses and customization. While Dynamics is generally considered expensive, some users find the pricing fair or slightly cheaper compared to competitors. Pipedrive offers a reasonable and cost-effective pricing structure, making it a suitable choice for moderately sized companies.
ROI: Microsoft Dynamics CRM provides a significant ROI due to its upgraded features and integrations. Pipedrive offers great value for the cost. Added features like document solutions and e-signature, making it a worthwhile investment.
Comparison Results: Users like Microsoft Dynamics CRM for its native integration with popular Microsoft products, but some users have said that setting up Microsoft Dynamics can be complex and time-consuming. Others have suggested lowering the price and improving the interface. Pipedrive is a cost-effective solution, and users say it’s easy to track progress with Pipedrive’s visual interface. Reviewers say that Pipedrive could integrate more seamlessly with ERP solutions and leverage artificial intelligence better.
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are the accessibility of the service because we can access it either in the office or when we're out in the field."
"This is a scalable solution."
"The control that we have of a process and the ability to have everything recorded from the beginning to the end of the process have been the most valuable features."
"I have used many Microsoft solutions and I am comfortable using the solution. Additionally, it is secure."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM has to be its interface...Microsoft Dynamics CRM has a user-friendly platform."
"It ensures that there's continuity, and you don't have to start asking the customer about what happened. From CRM, you can easily see all the interactions and events in the record and take it from there."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the flexibility with Microsoft Office 365."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports."
"Pipedrive's most valuable features are that you can keep the whole information that's related to managing your sales process and you can customize it easily. The person that we have who is customizing Pipedrive is very junior in means of software development or process development. He can easily use it, anyone can use the solution. It has a very easy user interface to customize your processes and apply them to the Pipedrive process."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to create timelines and custom fields."
"It is a stable platform."
"Pipedrive makes it easy to understand who I'm talking to at a glance. It has all the activities, node features, opportunity interface, deal interface, and time drive deals.The sales process is extremely simple, which saves me time and energy. I can send the document for e-signature and make the most out of my deals. I can automatically send emails and phone calls. You need to do only a little API programming. It offers massive flexibility. You can run an entire enterprise on the platform. The ease of use facilitates huge adoption."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The biggest and the best feature is the view that you get when you log in. You have a board like Kanban when you log in, and you've got a column on the left and several other columns that move to the right, depending on where you are in a particular deal. If it's a prospect or someone who is just looking, you move it along the process, and it really helps you keep track of where you are."
"The solution is pretty easy to use and intuitive."
"The usability of the solution is its valuable feature."
"Dynamics could perform a little better, and it would be nice to save the filters I use frequently, so I don't need to do the same thing every day."
"It is difficult to qualify opportunity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM can improve by adding more artificial intelligence. Additionally, they should add more modules, such as account-based management, that are available on other platforms such as salesforce.com."
"This solution would be easier to use if everything was displayed on one page, to avoid moving from one tab to another tab to add documents or add comments."
"The options for customizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM are very limited or highly complex."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve."
"It would be a little bit easier if there were better ways to configure and modify native add-ins or plugins."
"From my experience, the solution's tech support could improve with a quicker response time."
"The tool's APIs are challenging. It should also be compliant with HIPAA, FINRA and GLBA. The data centers should be within US so that they are compliant with regulations."
"You must pay more if you need an additional feature."
"Pipedrive has some weaknesses against Salesforce. The documentation of Pipedrive could improve. They need more qualified documentation because I had to fix my colleague's work to correct the reports because they did not find how they can do it, or develop reports. There are some misunderstandings about how to do reporting."
"In future releases, I would like to have a highly intelligent integration service where you can easily connect PipeDrive with other tools, even if you are not a developer."
"The product is expensive."
"Pipedrive could be more efficient. I want the management to be more transparent so it's easier to monitor the sales team's activities and results and do business forecasting. It would help them to improve the quality of the sales cycle."
"The form builder works even though it has some shortcomings...Also, the forms don't have the ability to avoid or stop people from signing up if they don't have a corporate email."
"Reporting capabilities of the solution could be improved."
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ranked 2nd in CRM with 68 reviews while Pipedrive is ranked 13th in CRM with 11 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics CRM is rated 7.8, while Pipedrive is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics CRM writes "Intuitive APIs, customizable design, but dashboards could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pipedrive writes " An easy- to- use and scalable cloud-based CRM tool for managing and tracking". Microsoft Dynamics CRM is most compared with Salesforce Sales Cloud, SAP CRM, ServiceNow, Siebel CRM and monday.com, whereas Pipedrive is most compared with Apollo.io, monday.com and Real Estate CRM. See our Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs. Pipedrive report.
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