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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
No pricing available
Crystal
Star Rating
(455)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Profiles
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Star Rating
(312)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that xiQ excels in providing a streamlined research experience, with users highlighting its ability to quickly aggregate information about companies and decision-makers. This feature is particularly beneficial for students and professionals looking to build effective buyer personas.
- Users say that Crystal stands out for its insights into personality types, which simplifies the preparation for sales conversations and negotiations. Reviewers appreciate how this feature helps them understand the preferences and aversions of their contacts, making interactions more effective.
- According to verified reviews, xiQ has a more user-friendly interface, with many users praising its clean design and ease of navigation. This intuitive setup allows users to access the information they need without unnecessary complications, enhancing their overall experience.
- Reviewers mention that while Crystal is helpful for beginners in sales, it may not offer the same depth of insights as xiQ when it comes to researching specific business pain points. Users of xiQ find its comprehensive data aggregation particularly useful for academic projects and real-world applications.
- G2 reviewers highlight that xiQ's support quality is rated higher than Crystal's, with users noting that xiQ has been a strong partner in their business endeavors. This positive feedback suggests that xiQ may provide a more responsive and helpful support experience.
- Users report that while both platforms cater to small businesses, xiQ has a larger share of reviews from this segment, indicating a strong alignment with the needs of smaller organizations. This focus may make xiQ a more appealing choice for startups and small teams looking for tailored solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crystal
FREE
Free
5 Profiles
Best for personal development.
- DISC assessment
- 5 other personality assessments
- Basic profile content
xiQ
No pricing availableFree Trial
Crystal
Free Trial is available
xiQ
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
372
8.6
230
Ease of Use
9.1
398
8.2
262
Ease of Setup
8.9
219
8.4
163
Ease of Admin
8.8
87
9.0
21
Quality of Support
8.4
184
8.8
201
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
72
9.6
19
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
396
9.3
231
Features by Category
Data Availability
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
8.2
121
Not enough data
8.3
120
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
59
Data Accuracy
Not enough data
8.1
107
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
56
Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
8.3
95
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
8.3
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
89
Features
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.0
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
106
|
Verified
Lead Intelligence
Not enough data
9.2
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
15
Lead Management
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Marketing Campaigns
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Campaign Execution
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Agentic AI - Account Data Management
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
Lead Facilitation
6.6
221
7.9
84
7.6
226
8.2
85
7.2
221
8.0
86
6.6
217
7.9
85
Organization
7.1
218
8.4
81
6.7
210
8.1
83
6.6
212
8.3
83
Performance Analysis
7.4
223
8.1
84
6.8
215
8.5
83
Sales Analysis
6.3
213
8.1
83
6.7
216
8.6
80
Generative AI
7.2
158
8.5
67
7.4
158
8.4
67
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Platform Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.7
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Account Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Lead Management
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.7
23
Marketing Campaigns
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Data Availability - Marketing Account Intelligence
Not enough data
7.5
8
Data Accuracy - Marketing Account Intelligence
Not enough data
7.5
8
Marketing Distribution
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
Campaign Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
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 Operations
Not enough data
7.9
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
7.6
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
19
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
8.3
115
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
8.0
112
Not enough data
7.9
109
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
110
Not enough data
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
103
Not enough data
7.2
104
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
8.2
114
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
110
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crystal and xiQ are categorized as AI Sales Assistant
Unique Categories
Crystal is categorized as Talent Assessment
xiQ is categorized as Account-Based Web and Content Experiences, Marketing Account Intelligence, Account Data Management, Marketing Analytics, and Sales Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crystal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
xiQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consulting
12.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
7.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.0%
Other
50.9%
Higher Education
16.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.5%
Computer Software
9.9%
Wholesale
9.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Other
42.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
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