Mekashron Business: CRM for small and medium companies
Customer details sit in one person's spreadsheet, emails live in someone else's inbox, and nobody can say when a client was last contacted. Mekashron Business is a customer relationship management (CRM) program built to bring that into one place.
Quick facts
- Current version: Business V7
- Pricing: $99 per month, with extra licenses at $21 per month
- Trial: a free trial download is offered
- Category: CRM with billing features
Key features
Customer and sales management in one program
Mekashron describes Business as combining a rich set of CRM and billing capabilities. You keep customer records and follow sales in the same place.
Email, SMS, WhatsApp and fax from the customer record
The plan includes email, SMS, WhatsApp and fax management, so you can contact clients without switching tools.
Tasks, calendar and appointments
You get task management and a calendar with appointment management, which keeps follow-ups from slipping.
Import your existing data and attach files
An import/export wizard helps you move in your current contact lists. You can also attach files and paperwork to records.
Works with Outlook and lets you work from home
The vendor says it works with existing office systems such as Outlook. The plan also lists remote working.
Who it's for
Mekashron aims Business at small and medium businesses that want to stay close to their customers and make decisions from customer data. If you need a heavier call-handling setup, the vendor sells a separate Call Center edition at a higher price.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a free trial lets you test it before paying.
- Pro: messaging channels (email, SMS, WhatsApp, fax) are included in the plan.
- Pro: extra user licenses are cheap at $21 per month.
- Con: it is a monthly subscription, so costs keep running.
- Con: buying goes through the vendor's contact page, so expect to talk to them first.
FAQs
Is there a free trial?
Yes, the vendor offers a free trial download.
How much does it cost?
The base plan is $99 per month, and each extra license is $21 per month.
Can I bring in my existing contacts?
Yes. The plan includes a data import/export wizard.
Does it work with Outlook?
The vendor says it works with existing office systems such as Outlook.