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NetSuite CRM review: 54 specs compared

Starting price:99 USD/user/moFree plan:noAI assistant:yesBuilt-in quotes and invoicing:yesWorkflow automation:yes

NetSuite CRM Review: Compare 54 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the CRM Software category and whether it is worth buying.

NetSuite CRM
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 30%, List score 30%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

40%

8.8

Technical score

30%

8.0

Reviews score

30%

8.1

List score

▲Better than 88% of CRM software
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

25%

7.2

Product & Pricing

25%

9.3

Core CRM

20%

9.0

Sales & Automation

15%

9.7

Integrations & Access

15%

9.6

Security & Deployment

▲Better than 85%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.7/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 54%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 44 lists (2%)
▲Better than 73%
Pricing & Access

*Lowest paid plan per month, as listed on the vendor's website.

Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about NetSuite CRM

Based on 7 · 1

Reviewers value the service portal and tight ERP link, but setup is heavy, customization tricky, and small teams may struggle.
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Technical Specifications of CRM platform NetSuite CRM

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

25%

7.2

Product & Pricing

25%

9.3

Core CRM

20%

9.0

Sales & Automation

15%

9.7

Integrations & Access

15%

9.6

Security & Deployment

8.8
Reviews score
8.0
List score
8.1
Starting price
99 USD/user/mo
Market range: <0 USD/user/mo – >100 USD/user/mo
This CRM platform has a starting price of 99 USD/user/mo, which is higher than that of 85.5% of CRM platforms and equal to that of 6.6% of CRM platforms.
NetSuite requires a base ERP/CRM platform license plus per-user fees; typical enterprise pricing starts from $99/user/month.
Billing period
Annual
Free plan
no
This CRM platform does not offer a permanent free plan.
Free trial
yes
This CRM platform offers a time-limited free trial.
Minimum seats
1 seat
Market range: <1 seat – >6 seats
This CRM platform has a minimum purchase requirement of 1 seat, which is lower than that of 1.9% of CRM platforms and equal to that of 98.1% of CRM platforms.
Starter edition has no strict user minimums but carries a base fee.
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Account and company management
yes
This CRM platform supports account and company management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support account and company management.
Contact management
yes
This CRM platform supports contact management. 0% of CRM platforms support contact management.
Interconnected database as single source of truth.
Lead management
yes
This CRM platform supports lead management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support lead management.
Deal and pipeline management
yes
This CRM platform supports deal and pipeline management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support deal and pipeline management.
Custom fields
yes
This CRM platform supports custom fields. 0% of CRM platforms support custom fields.
Extensive custom CRM fields, entity fields, and transaction fields supported.
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What reviewers say
AI assistant
yes
This CRM platform offers an AI assistant. 78.1% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
NetSuite Text Enhance provides generative AI across sales and customer records.
Workflow automation
yes
This CRM platform supports workflow automation. 0.5% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
SuiteFlow workflow management engine automating standard actions and scripting.
Lead scoring
yes
This CRM platform supports lead scoring. 80.4% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Rule-based (Configured by assigning point values to custom profile attributes and interactions).
Email sync and tracking
yes
This CRM platform supports email sync and tracking. 0.5% of CRM platforms offer these features.
Natively syncs emails via integration add-ons and monitors email open and click-through metrics within the platform.
Sales forecasting
yes
This CRM platform supports sales forecasting. 85.2% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Real-time sales forecasting linked to ERP revenue recognition.
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Marketplace integrations
yes
This CRM platform offers marketplace integrations. 1.9% of CRM platforms offer marketplace integrations.
SuiteApp Marketplace.
API access
yes
This CRM platform offers API access. 0.2% of CRM platforms offer API access.
Webhooks
yes
This CRM platform supports webhooks. 1.4% of CRM platforms support webhooks.
Supported natively via Event Subscriptions or SuiteScript.
Mobile apps
yes
This CRM platform offers mobile apps. 2.4% of CRM platforms offer mobile apps.
Yes.
Data import and export
yes
This CRM platform supports data import and export. 0% of CRM platforms support data import and export.
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What reviewers say
Single sign-on (SSO)
yes
This CRM platform supports single sign-on. 76.9% of CRM platforms support single sign-on.
Security certifications
SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, PCI DSS, PA DSS, TX-RAMP
Role-based permissions
yes
This CRM platform supports role-based permissions. 0.7% of CRM platforms support role-based permissions.
Audit logs
yes
This CRM platform provides audit logs. 2.6% of CRM platforms provide audit logs.
Monitored using System Notes and Login Audit Trails.
Supported operating systems
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
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NetSuite CRM vs the average CRM platform

246810TotalProduct & PricingCore CRMSales & AutomationIntegrations & AccessSecurity & Deployment
  • Supports single sign-on
    This CRM platform supports single sign-on, while the average CRM platform does not. 23.2% of CRM platforms support single sign-on.
  • Offers an AI assistant
    This CRM platform offers an AI assistant, while the average CRM platform does not. 22% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    NetSuite Text Enhance provides generative AI across sales and customer records.
  • Wider interface language choice
    This CRM platform offers a wider choice of interface languages than the average CRM platform (15+ languages vs English only).
    15+ languages vs English only
  • Supports custom objects
    This CRM platform supports custom objects, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.4% of CRM platforms support custom objects.
  • Supports sales forecasting
    This CRM platform supports sales forecasting, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Real-time sales forecasting linked to ERP revenue recognition.
  • Supports omnichannel messaging
    This CRM platform supports omnichannel messaging, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.8% of CRM platforms support omnichannel messaging.
    Native SMS messaging and multi-channel customer communications.
  • Supports territory management
    This CRM platform supports territory management, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
  • Supports lead scoring
    This CRM platform supports lead scoring, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.8% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Rule-based (Configured by assigning point values to custom profile attributes and interactions).
  • 1.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews + 1 video, average 7.7/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.9
  • Supports custom objects
    This CRM platform supports custom objects, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.4% of CRM platforms support custom objects.
  • Supports territory management
    This CRM platform supports territory management, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
  • Supports project management
    This CRM platform supports project management, while the average CRM platform does not. 25.6% of CRM platforms support project management.
    SuiteProjects provides native project tracking, resource management, and billing.
  • Offers an AI assistant
    This CRM platform offers an AI assistant, while the average CRM platform does not. 22% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    NetSuite Text Enhance provides generative AI across sales and customer records.
  • Supports sales forecasting
    This CRM platform supports sales forecasting, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Real-time sales forecasting linked to ERP revenue recognition.
  • Supports lead scoring
    This CRM platform supports lead scoring, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.8% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Rule-based (Configured by assigning point values to custom profile attributes and interactions).
  • Supports marketing automation
    This CRM platform supports marketing automation, while the average CRM platform does not. 28.9% of CRM platforms support marketing automation.
    SuiteCommerce and Marketing Automation module for automated campaigns.
  • In-quote online payments
    This CRM platform supports online payments within quotes, while the average CRM platform does not. 32% of CRM platforms support online payments within quotes.
  • Built-in e-signature
    This CRM platform has built-in e-signature, while the average CRM platform does not. 22.5% of CRM platforms offer built-in e-signature.
    SuiteSign and electronic signature solutions provide native contract execution.
  • Wider interface language choice
    This CRM platform offers a wider choice of interface languages than the average CRM platform (15+ languages vs English only).
    15+ languages vs English only
  • Supports omnichannel messaging
    This CRM platform supports omnichannel messaging, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.8% of CRM platforms support omnichannel messaging.
    Native SMS messaging and multi-channel customer communications.
  • Supports single sign-on
    This CRM platform supports single sign-on, while the average CRM platform does not. 23.2% of CRM platforms support single sign-on.
  • Offers European data residency
    This CRM platform offers European data residency, while the average CRM platform does not. 21.6% of CRM platforms offer European data residency.
  • Supports offline use with local storage
    This CRM platform supports offline use with local data storage, while the average CRM platform does not. 7.4% of CRM platforms support this.
    Via mobile app suite.
  • 60 USD/user/mo $/user/mo higher starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NetSuite CRM
    the average CRM platform
    NetSuite CRM has a higher starting price than the average CRM platform (99 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    99 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • Lower mobile app rating category
    This CRM platform ranks lower than the average CRM platform for mobile app store rating (3.5–3.9 vs 4–4.4).
    3.5–3.9 vs 4.0–4.4
  • 35.9% worse value for money
    NetSuite CRM offers worse value for money than the average CRM platform (6.14 vs 8.3).
    6.14 vs 8.34
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 44 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 8.2
  • 35.9% worse value for money
    NetSuite CRM offers worse value for money than the average CRM platform (6.14 vs 8.3).
    6.14 vs 8.34
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 44 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 8.2
  • 60 USD/user/mo $/user/mo higher starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NetSuite CRM
    the average CRM platform
    NetSuite CRM has a higher starting price than the average CRM platform (99 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    99 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • Lower mobile app rating category
    This CRM platform ranks lower than the average CRM platform for mobile app store rating (3.5–3.9 vs 4–4.4).
    3.5–3.9 vs 4.0–4.4

Video reviews

Hands-on testing and real-world video evaluations

8.0
SuperTraining
≈ estimated
06/05/2024
Module walkthrough · lead to quote, activities and reporting
Verdict
NetSuite CRM is a solid all-in-one option if it is set up properly, though Salesforce has the cleaner interface.
Overview video
Overview video
Shop video
Shop video
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.2
business.com
✓ explicit
25/05/2021
Hands-on review · ERP-linked CRM
Verdict
NetSuite CRM suits growing businesses that want sales tied to accounting and inventory, but it needs the NetSuite ERP to run.
6.0
crmcompared.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Implementation review · ERP-based CRM
Verdict
NetSuite CRM suits companies that already run NetSuite ERP, since sales and inventory share one database, but implementation takes four to five months and the interface feels heavy.

Third-party reviews

What we like about NetSuite CRM

  • Native seamless connection to NetSuite ERP, providing real-time order and financial visibility.
  • Unified 360-degree view of the customer lifecycle from initial lead to renewal and billing.
  • Powerful quoting, commission calculation, and customer inventory tracking capabilities.
  • Strong fit for multi-subsidiary organizations operating across international borders.

What we don't like about NetSuite CRM

  • High entry cost with subscription packages geared toward mid-market and enterprise budgets.
  • User interface appearance is more traditional and less intuitive than standalone sales CRMs.
  • Delivers minimal standalone value unless your organization runs its core ERP on NetSuite.

Verdict

Oracle NetSuite CRM is a cloud-based customer relationship management platform that delivers a real-time, holistic view of the customer lifecycle from lead generation and opportunity tracking through sales force automation, marketing automation, customer service management, and partner relationship management. Key technical characteristics include built-in sales forecasting models with weighted probabilities, automated sales commission calculations, and native configure, price, quote (CPQ) functionality. The software's primary advantage is its seamless, out-of-the-box integration with NetSuite ERP, eliminating data silos by utilizing a single backend database table for transactions and offering robust custom field routing rules and SuiteScript-powered workflow automation. However, as a standalone option it has notable drawbacks, including high implementation and licensing costs, limited intuitive native dashboard interfaces, and a steep learning curve that requires specialized developer skills for complex customizations.

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