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At a Glance
Act!
Act!
Star Rating
(512)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30.00 1 user/mo
Free Trial is available
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Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales
Star Rating
(1,612)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$210/month per user
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Dynamics 365 Sales excels in its customization options, allowing users to tailor the platform to their specific needs. Many users appreciate the robust environment, which enhances their sense of security and efficiency in tracking leads.
  • Users say that Act! stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and utilize. Reviewers highlight the intuitive design that streamlines daily operations, significantly boosting their work efficiency.
  • According to verified reviews, Dynamics 365 Sales has a strong focus on lead tracking and automation, with users noting that it effectively addresses issues related to follow-ups, ensuring no opportunities are missed. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing sales performance.
  • Reviewers mention that Act! offers a straightforward setup process, which many find easy to manage. Users appreciate the quick onboarding experience, allowing them to get started without significant hurdles.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Dynamics 365 Sales has a higher overall satisfaction score, Act! has a slight edge in ease of use, with users enjoying its search features and overall simplicity in daily tasks.
  • Users report that Dynamics 365 Sales provides excellent support quality, with many finding the chat feature particularly helpful for resolving issues quickly. In contrast, Act! users have noted that while support is good, it may not be as responsive as they would like.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Act!
Act! Advantage Standard
$30.00
1 user/mo
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Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Plan
$210
/month per user
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Free Trial
Act!
Free Trial is available
Dynamics 365 Sales
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
445
8.1
1,286
Ease of Use
7.9
450
7.4
1,292
Ease of Setup
7.3
242
7.2
412
Ease of Admin
7.6
200
7.6
383
Quality of Support
7.6
426
7.5
1,127
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
190
7.8
378
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
450
6.3
1,266
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.4
306
|
Verified
8.1
965
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
679
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
7.9
904
|
Verified
8.1
292
|
Verified
7.8
970
|
Verified
6.7
167
|
Verified
7.6
735
|
Verified
7.5
262
|
Verified
7.9
867
|
Verified
6.7
167
|
Verified
7.6
729
|
Verified
6.7
173
|
Verified
7.8
719
|
Verified
7.9
240
8.0
768
|
Verified
Marketing Automation
7.2
217
|
Verified
7.6
754
|
Verified
7.1
191
|
Verified
7.5
732
|
Verified
7.7
229
|
Verified
7.8
820
|
Verified
6.6
86
|
Verified
7.6
642
|
Verified
Customer Support
7.4
197
8.0
708
|
Verified
7.1
187
7.8
672
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.9
694
|
Verified
7.0
176
7.7
603
|
Verified
7.4
79
7.9
630
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
7.3
244
|
Verified
7.9
896
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
7.9
945
|
Verified
6.8
170
|
Verified
7.7
783
|
Verified
Mobile & Social
Feature Not Available
7.5
556
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
550
|
Verified
6.5
157
|
Verified
7.4
620
|
Verified
Platform
7.5
157
|
Verified
8.1
293
|
Verified
7.2
137
|
Verified
8.1
308
|
Verified
7.7
150
|
Verified
8.2
301
|
Verified
6.9
99
|
Verified
7.9
227
|
Verified
6.3
83
|
Verified
7.9
249
|
Verified
7.2
133
|
Verified
7.8
275
|
Verified
7.6
158
|
Verified
7.7
291
|
Verified
7.3
132
|
Verified
7.8
254
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
158
|
Verified
7.9
297
|
Verified
6.7
110
|
Verified
7.8
232
|
Verified
6.9
99
|
Verified
7.6
238
|
Verified
Generative AI
5.5
40
8.1
18
Agentic AI - CRM
6.4
15
8.0
5
6.4
15
6.7
5
6.4
15
7.4
7
6.3
15
9.0
5
6.2
15
8.3
5
6.3
15
8.7
5
6.3
15
8.3
5
7.3
41
Not enough data
Email Marketing
8.1
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Online Marketing
7.0
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
Lead Management
7.9
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Campaign Management
7.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
26
Not enough data
Social
7.1
28
Not enough data
6.8
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
27
Not enough data
6.6
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
7.7
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Integration
7.0
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
22
Agentic AI - Sales Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
8.7
20
Predictive Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Sales Management
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI - Sales Coaching
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Feedback
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Act!
Act!
Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales
Act! and Dynamics 365 Sales are categorized as CRM
Unique Categories
Act!
Act! is categorized as Marketing Automation
Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales is categorized as Sales Analytics and Sales Coaching
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Act!
Act!
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Act!
Act!
Financial Services
9.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Real Estate
5.3%
Construction
5.1%
Insurance
4.5%
Other
70.7%
Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Computer Software
8.4%
Retail
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
67.3%
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Discussions
Act!
Act! Discussions
How should I get Pro to my mobile device?
2 Comments
AD
If you are using Act! Pro then the only sensible option is to use the Handheld Contact addon as this offers a really effective solution. A 'subset' of your...Read more
Assigning contacts to users?
2 Comments
Jonathan M.
JM
It all comes down to how you want to implement this territory management. You can set security roles for the users and contact entries to enable or...Read more
Will it integrate with my ERP?
1 Comment
Ikenna  M.
IM
Act! CRM can integrate with your ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, depending on which ERP system you are using.Read more
Dynamics 365 Sales
Dynamics 365 Sales Discussions
how can i creat a new feild for the contact?
3 Comments
LV
you must have the "System customizer" and/or "System Administrator" role, If you do you can Click on the "Form Editor" when you have a contact open, you will...Read more
What is Microsoft Dynamics CRM competitive advantage?
3 Comments
Barry M.
BM
Dynamics CRM has the advantage of being a part of Microsoft. Some see that as a pro, others a con. Nonetheless, it is a full featured CRM just like several...Read more
I'm new to Dynamics 365 Sales and struggling to set up and customize the sales pipeline. Can someone guide me through this process?
1 Comment
Verified User
G2
To set up and customize your sales pipeline in Dynamics 365 Sales: Define Sales Stages: Go to Settings > Sales > Sales Process to set stages like "Lead,"...Read more