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We performed a comparison between Affinity and Microsoft Dynamics CRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CRM solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Affinity vs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"For me, the most valuable feature is the fact that they work with existing Adobe files. And open and edit PDFs and web-optimized exports. It's been very good.""I like that it's completely automated. It's a very robust system. You are not going to have faults in it.""The most valuable features of Affinity are the connection features it provides because you have a large database of startups. The people who worked in the companies and founded them are displayed in Affinity. It can show if they are using some special intelligence feature and that you may know this person, of your connections. For example, if they know the person. It works similar to the way LinkedIn does when you seek a connection. Additionally, Affinity shows how close this person is and how often they contact each other."

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"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.""The history of engagement with our customers, including all conversations, has been most valuable when using this solution.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the campaign feature.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its performance.""The initial setup is pretty straightforward.""The support is brilliant. All OEMs are pretty helpful.""Multifeatured CRM software with good stability and scalability.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM brings the most value in terms of its ease of implementation."

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Cons
"It would be better if it were "pay-per-user" instead of "pay-per-account." For example, I'm Siddharth Mallya, and I have two email accounts. Each of those accounts is a separate payable account for me. For instance, I have created a network using my personal email ID, and now I have moved to my company email ID. It'll choose any one of those accounts, and that will become my paid account. For example, if I put in my personal email ID, then that's the account that I pay for. But I'm no longer using it, and it's not going to get updated. If I put in my work email ID, then that's an entirely separate account that I have to pay for.""Affinity could improve by adding more features. It has been a while since I have used it, but when I did, the features could improve.""To get people to migrate, Affinity needs to somehow give them an incentive to change. The key is to make it as similar as possible. Shortcuts and keystrokes would be my biggest learning curve. So, to scale, you're going to have to convince people to relearn their workflow, and everybody's too busy to do that. Scalability is kind of mid because you face adoption resistance if you're pushing out to a studio or staff that are used to Adobe. Many products don't think beyond Microsoft and Adobe. If it's not Microsoft, then they don't understand. So, scalability is a challenge."

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"I have contacted support. They are able to help but not in the right amount of time. I have had a horrible experience.""It could be less complicated for smaller organizations.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM can improve by adding more artificial intelligence. Additionally, they should add more modules, such as account-based management, that are available on other platforms such as salesforce.com.""The price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve.""It would be better if it were more secure.""From my experience, the solution's tech support could improve with a quicker response time.""My company's biggest challenge with Microsoft Dynamics CRM is wanting to market solely to leads without having to create a contact and link the contact to the lead. From a marketing standpoint, there's room for improvement in the lead process of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.""Dynamics could perform a little better, and it would be nice to save the filters I use frequently, so I don't need to do the same thing every day."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Affinity is an expensive solution. However, they over a free version trial. The solution is expensive but the people that have used it say it is worth the money."
  • "Affinity follows a pay-per-account model, and I think there will be a monthly or a yearly paid subscription. I have heard that it was expensive."
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  • "We have to buy a separate license in order to implement the social listening feature."
  • "It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
  • "I am not the person who pays for Microsoft Dynamics CRM but it is expensive. I have been using Microsoft Azure, which Microsoft Dynamics CRM is built on, and I know we prepaid for the services. For me as a consumer, I do not think I can afford it, mainly because I am only learning how to use the AI and the rate which they charge is high. In general, Microsoft solutions are expensive and this is most likely due to the brand, this is something you expect. However, the price might be high but you receive a highly secure solution."
  • "There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
  • "The price of the solution is good but could be cheaper."
  • "We have a three-year ELA with all our Microsoft solutions and often we had to do a true-up which was approximately $1,000,000. Additionally, we pay approximately $2,500 a month for support."
  • "Pricing for this software could be cheaper."
  • "The solution is open source and is free. However, it does require a Dynamics 365 subscription."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:For me, the most valuable feature is the fact that they work with existing Adobe files. And open and edit PDFs and web-optimized exports. It's been very good.
    Top Answer:Affinity Photo needs to work more. They need to align as much as possible with the shortcuts and keystrokes of Adobe. It's just because when you learn a tool as a professional, you tend to learn all… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve the user experience in the process of creating and activating offers. Sometimes, the process is a little bit slow because it has too many details. It also depends on how… more »
    Top Answer:We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to control sales advancements in our company.
    Ranking
    23rd
    out of 169 in CRM
    Views
    579
    Comparisons
    302
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    595
    Rating
    8.5
    2nd
    out of 169 in CRM
    Views
    4,643
    Comparisons
    4,349
    Reviews
    37
    Average Words per Review
    405
    Rating
    7.6
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
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    Overview

    Reimagining relationship intelligence. Using patented technology, we help businesses leverage their most valuable data to find their next big opportunity

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and customer service processes. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, it enables organizations to effectively manage their customer interactions and drive business growth.

    One of the key features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its sales automation capabilities. It allows sales teams to track leads, manage opportunities, and close deals more efficiently. The solution provides a centralized platform for managing customer information, enabling sales representatives to access real-time data and make informed decisions. It also offers tools for forecasting, pipeline management, and sales analytics, helping businesses optimize their sales processes and drive revenue growth.

    In addition to sales automation, Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers robust marketing automation features. It enables marketers to create and execute targeted marketing campaigns, track campaign performance, and generate actionable insights. The solution provides tools for lead management, email marketing, social media integration, and customer segmentation, allowing businesses to engage with their customers effectively and drive marketing ROI.

    Furthermore, Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps organizations deliver exceptional customer service. It provides a unified view of customer interactions, enabling customer service representatives to deliver personalized and timely support. The solution offers case management, a knowledge base, and self-service portal capabilities, empowering customers to find answers to their queries and resolve issues on their own. It also provides tools for service analytics and reporting, helping businesses identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.

    Sample Customers
    T3 Advisors, Cushman & Wakefield,
    Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization9%
    University8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Affinity vs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Affinity vs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Affinity is ranked 23rd in CRM with 3 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ranked 2nd in CRM with 68 reviews. Affinity is rated 8.6, while Microsoft Dynamics CRM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Affinity writes "Open source, stable and capable of working with existing Adobe files". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics CRM writes "Intuitive APIs, customizable design, but dashboards could improve". Affinity is most compared with Attio, monday.com and HubSpot Sales Hub, whereas Microsoft Dynamics CRM is most compared with Salesforce Sales Cloud, SAP CRM, ServiceNow, Siebel CRM and monday.com. See our Affinity vs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM report.

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