Compare Freshsales and Method CRM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial
Freshsales
Star Rating
(1,223)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansMethod CRM
Star Rating
(330)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Freshsales excels in user experience, with a user-friendly interface that simplifies lead management and allows for easy organization. Users appreciate the ability to create custom filters to track leads effectively, which enhances their workflow.
- According to verified reviews, Method CRM stands out for its deep customization capabilities. Users highlight the drag-and-drop tools that enable them to tailor fields and workflows, making it particularly effective for managing specific tasks like annual renewal contracts.
- Reviewers mention that Freshsales offers robust automation features that save time and effort, particularly in follow-up processes. This automation capability is a significant advantage for sales teams looking to streamline their operations.
- Users say that Method CRM provides excellent support, with many praising the quality of customer service. This high level of support is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may require more hands-on assistance during implementation.
- G2 reviewers note that while Method CRM has a strong focus on small businesses, it may not have the same breadth of features as Freshsales, which is designed to cater to a wider range of sales processes and larger teams.
- According to recent feedback, Freshsales has a slight edge in ease of setup and overall usability, with users finding it quicker to get started and navigate compared to Method CRM, which, while customizable, may require more initial configuration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freshsales
Growth
Starting at $9.00
1 User Per Month
Tailored for startups and SMBs seeking efficient pipeline management and engagement across channels
- Web Forms
- SMS & WhatsApp
- Basic Workflows
Method CRM
Free trial
Free Trial
When you start your free trial, your account will automatically include all of the features in our CRM Pro plan. If you want the CRM Enterprise features, you can also add them for free during your trial. You can also add unlimited users during your free trial.
- Real-time sync with QuickBooks
- Create estimates, sales orders, invoices, and more
- Accept payments through customer portals
Free Trial
Freshsales
Free Trial is available
Method CRM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,039
8.5
256
Ease of Use
9.0
1,052
8.3
261
Ease of Setup
8.8
559
8.0
156
Ease of Admin
8.9
535
8.3
136
Quality of Support
8.8
1,009
9.0
250
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
529
8.9
136
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,033
8.8
240
Features by Category
Signature Process
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
Agentic AI - E-Signature
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 and Scalability
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
Sales Force Automation
8.9
718
|
Verified
8.8
191
|
Verified
8.3
417
Feature Not Available
8.8
707
|
Verified
8.4
164
|
Verified
8.5
705
|
Verified
8.4
182
|
Verified
8.3
507
|
Verified
7.5
116
8.6
336
|
Verified
8.3
159
|
Verified
8.2
482
|
Verified
8.2
145
|
Verified
8.1
468
8.5
155
|
Verified
8.4
510
|
Verified
8.3
153
Marketing Automation
8.5
548
7.7
125
|
Verified
8.5
522
7.5
121
8.9
627
8.3
154
|
Verified
7.9
114
Feature Not Available
Customer Support
8.5
534
8.4
148
|
Verified
8.6
542
8.5
156
|
Verified
8.6
548
8.3
161
8.2
458
7.9
128
8.4
478
8.2
132
Reporting & Analytics
8.4
629
|
Verified
8.0
166
|
Verified
8.6
665
|
Verified
8.2
185
|
Verified
8.3
508
|
Verified
7.3
120
Mobile & Social
Feature Not Available
7.5
99
|
Verified
8.1
208
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
331
|
Verified
7.9
132
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
404
|
Verified
8.2
136
|
Verified
8.5
393
|
Verified
8.3
128
8.7
414
|
Verified
8.5
140
|
Verified
8.3
314
|
Verified
7.9
88
7.7
258
7.1
91
8.0
301
|
Verified
7.8
102
|
Verified
8.8
408
|
Verified
8.6
135
|
Verified
8.0
285
|
Verified
7.9
112
|
Verified
Integration
8.4
375
|
Verified
8.0
132
|
Verified
8.3
331
|
Verified
7.6
108
|
Verified
7.9
297
|
Verified
7.7
100
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
84
6.6
48
Agentic AI - CRM
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Email Marketing
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Online Marketing
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Campaign Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Lead Generation
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
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
Organization
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
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
Integrated Workflows
9.0
236
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
182
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
182
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
8.9
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
222
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
220
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
57
Not enough data
AI and Automation
8.4
66
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
7.7
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
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
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visitor Identification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Scoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attribution
8.8
50
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
Discovery
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Management
8.7
49
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Incentives
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
Personalization
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
Administrative
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
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
Analytics
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.8
217
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
Customizations
9.0
234
Not enough data
9.2
239
Not enough data
8.9
246
Not enough data
8.6
220
Not enough data
8.9
241
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
32
Not enough data
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
8.1
84
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
Sales Management
8.4
89
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Calling
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
120
Not enough data
8.7
130
Not enough data
9.1
146
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Contacts
9.0
151
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
9.0
143
Not enough data
Insights
9.1
165
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
8.9
123
Not enough data
9.0
145
Not enough data
9.0
141
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Freshsales and Method CRM are categorized as CRM
Unique Categories
Freshsales is categorized as Sales Engagement, AI Sales Assistant, Online Form Builder, Outbound Call Tracking, Sales Analytics, Lead Scoring, Email Tracking, Sales Performance Management, Visitor Identification, and Marketing Automation
Method CRM is categorized as Invoice Management and E-Signature
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freshsales
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Method CRM
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
Information Technology and Services
16.6%
Computer Software
13.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.9%
Financial Services
4.1%
Internet
3.7%
Other
54.0%
Construction
15.5%
Wholesale
5.7%
Accounting
4.4%
Consumer Services
4.1%
Automotive
3.8%
Other
66.6%
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Discussions
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2 Comments
AV
Makes it easy to keep a track of new and prospect leads.Read more
What is Freshsales used for?
2 Comments
IH
It's a CRM solution to manage leads and opportunities. It helps you to create your sales funnel from different channels.Read more
How is Freshsales different from other CRMs?
1 Comment
Official Response from Freshsales
Freshsales is an integrated, simple and intuitive sales CRM built with automations, intelligence and analytics to aid your sales teams to close deals faster....Read more
We have struggled with Method not working correctly for 4 months and still having issues. Why does it take so long and why dont you value customers?
2 Comments
SM
How is Method not working correctly? Have you reached out to their customer support via chat?Read more
What version of QuickBooks do I need to use Method:CRM?
2 Comments
BB
QuickBooks Online isn’t optimized for customer relations
QuickBooks organizes your business finances helping you track purchases and payments, and how your...Read more
How do you mass download documents from classic to new version?
1 Comment
MM
Hi Landon, thanks for bringing this to our attention! You will need to contact our support team to assist you on this. They can be easily reached by live...Read more
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