# Belkins, Forrester vs IDC Comparison

| | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 93 | 38 | 24 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Belkins

Pros:
- Collaboration (3 reviews)
- Professionalism (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Design (1 reviews)

### Forrester

Pros:
- Authenticity (1 reviews)
- Simple (1 reviews)


### IDC

Pros:
- Insights (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.7 (77 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Belkins

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Growth Plus (220+ appointments)

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- 220+ new appointments booked
- Up to 30,000 hand-curated leads
- 2-3 sending domains

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/belkins/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Forrester

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IDC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Marketing Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ecosystem Service Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Outsourced Sales Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | 9.8/10 | 34 |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Capabilities

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **B2B Lead Development** | 9.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 9.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Qualifying** | 9.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Qualified Meetings** | 9.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Account Management** | 9.8 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Support** | 9.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Expertise

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand Generation** | 9.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | 9.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics Capabilities** | 9.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Strategy

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | 9.9/10 | 13 |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications & Reminders** | 10.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Compliance** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 9.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Belkins** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forrester** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Belkins (8):** [Outsourced Sales Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/outsourced-sales-providers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services)

**Unique to Forrester (1):** [Technology Research Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/technology-research-services)

**Unique to IDC (1):** [Technology Research Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/technology-research-services)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Belkins | Forrester | IDC | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 69.6% | 37.1% | 33.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.3% | 25.7% | 37.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.1% | 37.1% | 29.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Belkins

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 27.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.2%
- **Human Resources:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 2.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.2%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 13.0%

#### Forrester

- **Computer Software:** 13.9%
- **Financial Services:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Accounting:** 8.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 5.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.6%
- **Market Research:** 2.8%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 25.0%

#### IDC

- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.5%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 8.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.2%
- **Utilities:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.2%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 16.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Belkins

- Title: [What is Belkins used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-belkins-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Belkins is a B2B lead generation agency specializing in helping businesses acquire high-quality leads and increase their ROI. Our services cover appointment..."

### Forrester

- Title: [How does Forrester work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-forrester-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Forrester is solid for vendor comparisons but I prefer Gartner for any other in-depth research .  The reports that they generate are too simplified to be..."

### IDC

No discussions available for this product.

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