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At a Glance
Bloomreach
Bloomreach
Star Rating
(727)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 1 License Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Commence CRM
Commence CRM
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$19-24/ user, per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Commence CRM excels in Contact & Account Management, with a score of 9.1, indicating a robust system for managing customer relationships. In contrast, Bloomreach, while strong in other areas, does not specifically highlight this feature as a standout, leading to a perception that it may not be as focused on CRM functionalities.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomreach shines in Marketing Automation, particularly in Email Marketing where it scores 9.2 for sending outbound emails. Users on G2 appreciate the platform's ability to manage email deliverability effectively, which is crucial for successful campaigns, while Commence CRM's email marketing features are not as highly rated.
  • G2 users highlight Bloomreach's superior Analytics capabilities, particularly in Campaign Tracking with a score of 8.8, which allows for detailed insights into marketing performance. In comparison, Commence CRM's analytics features are perceived as less comprehensive, with users noting a lack of depth in reporting functionalities.
  • Users say that Bloomreach's Content Management features, such as Content Authoring and Asset Management, are highly rated at 8.2 and 8.5 respectively, making it a preferred choice for businesses focused on content-driven marketing. Commence CRM, however, does not emphasize content management to the same extent, which may limit its appeal for content-heavy organizations.
  • Reviewers mention that Bloomreach's Personalization features, scoring 9.0, are particularly effective in delivering tailored experiences to users, which is a significant advantage in today's marketing landscape. In contrast, Commence CRM's personalization capabilities are less robust, leading to a perception that it may not meet the needs of businesses looking for advanced customer engagement strategies.
  • Users on G2 report that Bloomreach's Integration Options are extensive, particularly with CRM and Marketing Automation Systems, scoring 8.4. This flexibility is a key differentiator, as Commence CRM's integration capabilities are seen as more limited, which could hinder users looking for a seamless tech stack.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bloomreach
Bloomreach Discovery
Contact Us
1 License Per Year
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Commence CRM
Sales CRM
$19-24
/ user, per month
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Free Trial
Bloomreach
Free Trial is available
Commence CRM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
604
7.7
14
Ease of Use
8.3
615
7.3
14
Ease of Setup
7.7
320
8.1
8
Ease of Admin
8.4
276
7.3
8
Quality of Support
9.2
601
8.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
277
9.0
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
579
7.5
14
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
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
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
414
Not enough data
Email Marketing
9.1
363
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
336
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
317
|
Verified
Not enough data
Online Marketing
7.7
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
315
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.7
273
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
334
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
248
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.3
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
179
Not enough data
7.6
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
168
Not enough data
Social
7.2
152
Not enough data
7.4
156
Not enough data
7.4
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
337
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
264
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
159
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
231
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
260
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
220
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
249
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
188
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
7.3
22
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.0
20
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.2
64
Not enough data
Content
8.2
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
Design
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
8.1
48
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.5
43
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational MarketingHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.3
7
Not enough data
Messenger
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Channels
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customers
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.1
94
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
Content Management
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
Design & Development
6.5
19
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
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
E-Commerce PersonalizationHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.4
109
Not enough data
Visitor Behavior
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
7.4
68
Not enough data
Templates
7.5
78
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Personalization
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
7.4
67
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
Multichannel
8.3
83
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Personalization
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Campaigns
9.0
77
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
Optimization
9.2
84
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Push Notification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization EnginesHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
9.0
60
Not enough data
Segmentation
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
Targeting
9.2
50
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
Triggered Content
8.3
36
Not enough data
9.6
55
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
Personalized Content
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Personalization Engines
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
63
Not enough data
Text Messaging
8.8
51
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
7.6
43
Not enough data
SMS Platform
8.3
56
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
7.7
42
Not enough data
7.1
35
Not enough data
7.7
39
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
Customer Data Platform (CDP)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.3
252
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
8.5
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligence
8.5
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Merchandising
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
Functionality
9.8
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Management
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
Support
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
SEO Auditing & Monitoring
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
SEO Content & Rankings
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
SEO Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
Publishing
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
Development
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise Search SoftwareHide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features
9.1
17
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
E-Commerce Data IntegrationHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
7.5
51
Not enough data
Development
7.6
43
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
Management
8.2
48
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
Integration Options
6.7
43
Not enough data
6.5
41
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
7.0
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
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
7.5
126
Not enough data
Computing
7.6
93
Not enough data
7.0
98
Not enough data
7.0
106
Not enough data
Experimental Design
8.3
100
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
7.6
96
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
117
Not enough data
7.5
99
Not enough data
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
Conversational Commerce PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.6
5
Not enough data
Conversational AI - Conversational Commerce Platforms
6.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Platform integration - Conversational Commerce Platforms
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Analytics and Reporting - Conversational Commerce Platforms
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Personalization
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cross-Channel AdvertisingHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cross-Channel Advertising
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
RCS Business MessagingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messaging - RCS Business Messaging
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Analysis
7.7
40
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
Campaigns
7.5
38
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
Engagement
8.4
40
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bloomreach
Bloomreach
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.7%
Commence CRM
Commence CRM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Bloomreach
Bloomreach
Retail
20.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Apparel & Fashion
8.6%
Financial Services
5.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
4.5%
Other
52.5%
Commence CRM
Commence CRM
Investment Management
13.3%
Construction
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Wholesale
6.7%
Retail
6.7%
Other
46.7%
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Discussions
Bloomreach
Bloomreach Discussions
Are there any automated campaigns you have seen work well in Exponea that we could implement in our business?
3 Comments
Official Response from Bloomreach
We have a lot of success stories from use cases that were built in the past which were later converted into more than 50 Plug & Play use cases. In your case,...Read more
I am really curious which different compaies are using exponea in their day to day work
3 Comments
Laura I.
LI
Hi, there are a lot of big companies, very satisfied with Exponea contribution in time reduced spending to extract reports, complete dashboard with data and...Read more
Can I use this tool for advanced SQL queries ?
2 Comments
Official Response from Bloomreach
Hi Maciek, Exponea can connect with Postgres to import events once or regularly via a query. The query supports SQL functions, e.g. join.If your advanced...Read more
Commence CRM
Commence CRM Discussions
What business applications does Commence CRM offer?
1 Comment
Flo H.
FH
Commence CRM is a comprehensive offering that includes: Account and Contact Management Group Calendaring Activity Management Lead Optimization &...Read more
Who is the target market for Commence CRM?
1 Comment
Flo H.
FH
Commence CRM is ideal for companies that simply need more functionality and customizability than is offered by the myriad of basic low-cost cookie-cutter...Read more
Is Commence CRM a 100% cloud solution?
1 Comment
Flo H.
FH
Yes, Commence CRM is 100% cloud based.Read more