Clearing up 5 common questions about Zoho CRM Plus

1. What applications are included in Zoho CRM Plus?

Zoho CRM Plus is not a standalone application but an integrated system of eight powerful Zoho tools, including:

• Zoho CRM: Manages sales processes and supports business automation.
• Zoho Desk: Optimizes customer service processes comprehensively.
• Zoho Campaigns: Automates email and SMS marketing campaigns.
• Zoho Survey: Collects customer feedback through online surveys.
• Zoho SalesIQ: Tracks website visitors and provides intelligent live chat support.
• Zoho Projects: Manages sales and marketing projects, enhancing team collaboration.
• Zoho Analytics: Offers multifunctional data analysis, reporting, and in-depth insights.
• Zoho Social: Manages social media marketing, including content planning and performance tracking.

Additionally, Zoho CRM Plus supports integration with external applications such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, Zoom, and Mailchimp. This allows businesses to seamlessly connect their existing tools, synchronize data, and optimize workflows.

Sales, marketing, and customer service teams can collaborate more effectively, saving time and effort while delivering the best value to customers.

2. How is Zoho CRM Plus different from Zoho CRM?

At first glance, the word “Plus” may lead some to believe that Zoho CRM Plus is just an upgraded or premium version of Zoho CRM. However, these are two distinct products with different purposes.

Zoho CRM is a standalone customer relationship management (CRM) software designed to help businesses manage and maintain customer relationships. Its core function is to support sales teams by managing customer information and building strong customer connections.

In contrast, Zoho CRM Plus is a suite of eight integrated applications, including Zoho CRM. It incorporates additional powerful tools such as Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Campaigns, creating a unified platform that serves both sales and marketing teams.

Zoho CRM is comparable to platforms like HubSpot CRM, Pipedrive, or Salesforce Essentials, while Zoho CRM Plus resembles comprehensive systems like Salesforce Customer 360 or Microsoft Dynamics 365. As a result, Zoho CRM Plus offers significantly more features and capabilities than Zoho CRM.

3. How is Zoho CRM Plus different from Zoho One?

Zoho CRM Plus and Zoho One often cause confusion as both are powerful Zoho software solutions. However, they serve entirely different purposes.

As mentioned earlier, Zoho CRM Plus focuses on CRM by optimizing sales, marketing, and customer service processes. It includes eight key tools such as Zoho CRM, Zoho SalesIQ, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Campaigns, helping businesses improve customer engagement and data management.

On the other hand, Zoho One is a more comprehensive solution that includes over 45 Zoho applications. It extends beyond CRM to cover various business functions, including accounting, human resources, marketing, project management, and more.

Zoho One creates an integrated ecosystem that enables businesses to manage all operations, from sales and finance to HR and marketing, within a single platform.

Because of its broader capabilities, Zoho One is priced higher and delivers more value than Zoho CRM Plus. It can be compared to software suites like Google Workspace combined with Microsoft 365 but on a larger scale.

4. Does Zoho CRM Plus support the Vietnamese language?

Currently, Zoho CRM Plus supports 28 languages, including English, French, Korean, and Vietnamese. This allows businesses in Vietnam to use the platform without language barriers, optimizing efficiency in management and operations.

However, while Zoho CRM Plus integrates the AI assistant Zia, Zia does not yet support Vietnamese. This limitation may be a disadvantage, especially in the fast-evolving AI landscape. Vietnamese businesses will need to wait before they can fully utilize Zia’s AI capabilities for data analysis, reporting, and customer service in Vietnamese.

5. Is Zoho CRM Plus expensive? Is there a free trial?

Zoho CRM Plus offers a 30-day free trial, allowing businesses to evaluate the platform’s effectiveness before making a purchase.

The pricing is also reasonable. The lowest plan starts at $69 per user per month. Costs increase based on specific needs, but businesses can contact Zoho’s team for custom pricing.

For $69 per month, businesses receive:

• 10 GB of user data storage
• 5 GB of file storage
• Tracking for 200,000 website visits per month
• 10 customer support channels
• Unlimited projects and reports
• Unlimited emails (for contacts under 100,000)
• ...

Zoho applications are not cheap when purchased individually. Using separate tools like Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Campaigns could cost up to $398 per user per month. However, with Zoho CRM Plus, businesses get access to eight powerful tools at a much lower cost.

If paid annually, the price drops to $57 per user per month, saving around 18%. This makes Zoho CRM Plus a cost-effective and comprehensive solution for businesses.