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At a Glance
Anchor
Anchor
Star Rating
(56)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00
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Ignition
Ignition
Star Rating
(87)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that "Ignition" excels in its "Document Signing" feature, scoring an impressive 9.8, which reviewers mention makes the signing process seamless and efficient. In contrast, "Anchor" does not have a comparable score in this area, indicating a potential gap in user satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that "Ignition" offers superior "Customizability: Variables and Fields" with a score of 9.1, allowing users to tailor documents extensively. On the other hand, "Anchor" falls short with a score of 8.2, suggesting less flexibility in document customization.
  • G2 users highlight "Ignition's" strong "Contract Creation" capabilities, scoring 9.3, which reviewers say simplifies the process of drafting contracts. Conversely, "Anchor" does not provide a specific score for this feature, which may indicate a lack of focus on contract management.
  • Users on G2 report that "Ignition" has a robust "Approval Process" with a score of 8.6, making it easier for teams to manage document approvals. In contrast, "Anchor" has a lower score in this area, which could lead to inefficiencies in workflow management.
  • Reviewers mention that "Ignition" shines in "Recurring Invoices," scoring 9.8, which users say is crucial for businesses that rely on subscription models. "Anchor," while offering invoice features, does not match this level of functionality, potentially limiting its appeal for similar business models.
  • Users say that "Ignition" provides excellent "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.5, which reviewers appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness. "Anchor" matches this score, but the overall user experience may vary based on specific support interactions, as noted by some users.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Anchor
Pay per payment
$5.00
Learn more about Anchor
Ignition
Solo (USD)
$39.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Anchor
Free Trial is available
Ignition
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
46
9.1
67
Ease of Use
9.0
46
9.1
72
Ease of Setup
8.8
39
8.7
47
Ease of Admin
9.0
18
9.1
33
Quality of Support
9.4
45
9.5
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
18
9.6
35
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
44
10.0
67
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.8
33
Signature Process
Not enough data
9.5
29
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Security and Scalability
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.0
26
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
8.8
23
Document Creation
8.3
32
9.0
56
|
Verified
8.8
32
9.1
56
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
42
8.1
32
8.9
55
|
Verified
8.7
31
8.6
53
|
Verified
8.6
32
8.9
54
|
Verified
Workflow
8.9
32
8.9
52
|
Verified
7.8
32
8.6
50
|
Verified
8.3
31
8.9
50
|
Verified
Analytics
8.2
32
8.9
53
|
Verified
7.2
32
8.9
51
|
Verified
8.4
31
8.8
53
|
Verified
Administration and Platform
8.3
31
9.0
54
|
Verified
8.5
32
9.3
55
|
Verified
6.9
27
8.2
47
|
Verified
9.3
32
9.2
54
|
Verified
7.1
25
8.4
40
|
Verified
8.3
28
8.4
48
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
26
Contract Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
8.5
25
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
9.5
21
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.8
21
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.6
20
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Analytics
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Integration
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
34
Payment Processing
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.5
32
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
7.3
27
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
24
Payment Options
Not enough data
6.7
26
Not enough data
8.5
28
Security
Not enough data
8.2
22
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
8.6
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.5
29
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Integration
9.7
24
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Integrations
9.4
25
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
Transactions
7.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Workflows
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Anchor
Anchor
Ignition
Ignition
Anchor and Ignition are categorized as Proposal
Unique Categories
Ignition
Ignition is categorized as E-Signature, Contract Management, and Payment Processing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Anchor
Anchor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Ignition
Ignition
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
94.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Anchor
Anchor
Accounting
85.7%
Consulting
5.4%
Retail
1.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
1.8%
Other
3.6%
Ignition
Ignition
Accounting
83.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Computer Software
2.3%
Security and Investigations
1.2%
Other
3.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Anchor
Anchor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
NP
Nisarg P.
Verified User in Accounting

The overall process is pretty straight forward for accountants and the client. The billing collection has never been made easier with Anchor. I recommend them to everyone looking to automate their billing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ignition
Ignition
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DR
Dawn R.
Verified User in Accounting

I started using Ignition a year ago, and now we're at about 90% of our clients payment and proposals are managed in the App. Having the same database for package components and pricing available for each proposal I create, has saved me so much time! I...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JM
Jason M.
Verified User

It is one of the least intuitive platforms I've ever used. The terms library is terrible. There are no formatting options without using HTML tags and you can't view mark ups live. It is confusing and lacks reporting features.

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Anchor
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Ignition
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