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Agile CRM vs BatchMaster

Agile CRM logo

Agile CRM

CRM & Sales

All-in-one CRM, Marketing, and Service Software

From
Free
Rated
-
BatchMaster logo

BatchMaster

ERP & Business Operations

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Agile CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Agile CRM the Internet Archive's capture of Agile CRM's pricing page on 29 December 2022 listed Starter at $8.99 per user per month (2-year rate), Regular at $29.99, and Enterprise at $47.99, with the Free tier capped at 10 users and 1,000 contacts.; BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • They diverge on capability: Agile CRM covers Contact management, BatchMaster covers Production scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agile CRM and BatchMaster actually diverge.

Attributes where Agile CRM and BatchMaster differ
AttributeAgile CRMBatchMaster
Starting priceFree$1250/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryCRM & SalesERP & Business Operations
Founded20091983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Agile CRM

  • Contact management
  • Lead scoring
  • Email automation
  • Marketing automation
  • Service desk
  • Web forms
  • Analytics
  • Zapier

Only in BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agile CRM

  • Sales managementnot BatchMaster
  • Marketing automationnot BatchMaster
  • Customer servicenot BatchMaster

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot Agile CRM
  • Quality assurancenot Agile CRM
  • Regulatory compliancenot Agile CRM
  • Product traceabilitynot Agile CRM

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Agile CRM

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Agile CRM's pricing page on 29 December 2022 listed Starter at $8.99 per user per month (2-year rate), Regular at $29.99, and Enterprise at $47.99, with the Free tier capped at 10 users and 1,000 contacts.

BatchMaster

  • Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
  • Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
  • Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Agile CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Contact management
    • Task management
  • Starter$9/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email automation
    • Landing pages
  • Business$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Agile CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want lead scoring.

Choose BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.

Questions people ask

Is Agile CRM or BatchMaster better?
Neither clearly leads. Agile CRM starts at Free and BatchMaster at $1250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agile CRM or BatchMaster?
Agile CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agile CRM and $1250/month for BatchMaster.
Does Agile CRM or BatchMaster run on more platforms?
Agile CRM runs on Web. BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
Can I use Agile CRM for free?
Yes. Agile CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month.
What is Agile CRM best used for?
Agile CRM is most often used for sales management, marketing automation, customer service. Of those, sales management and marketing automation are not what BatchMaster is typically brought in for.
What can Agile CRM do that BatchMaster cannot?
Agile CRM covers Contact management, Lead scoring, Email automation, Marketing automation. BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?

BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.

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BatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?

BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.

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BatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?

BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.

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BatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?

BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.

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BatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?

Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.

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