Compare CloudSponge and PersistIQ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00 Per Month
$59.00 1 User Per Month
CloudSponge
Star Rating
(18)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansPersistIQ
Star Rating
(322)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PersistIQ excels in its Email Tracking/Automation feature, scoring 9.4, which reviewers mention allows for seamless follow-ups and tracking of email interactions, enhancing lead engagement.
- Reviewers mention that CloudSponge shines in Quality of Support, with a score of 9.6, indicating that users appreciate the responsive and helpful customer service, which is crucial for small businesses needing quick resolutions.
- G2 users highlight that PersistIQ's Lead Builder feature, scoring 8.6, is particularly effective for generating targeted leads, while users on G2 note that CloudSponge lacks a comparable lead generation tool, impacting its overall effectiveness in this area.
- Users say that PersistIQ's CRM Integration is rated at 8.0, which some reviewers find less intuitive compared to CloudSponge's higher score of 8.7, suggesting that CloudSponge offers a more user-friendly experience when connecting with existing CRM systems.
- Reviewers mention that PersistIQ's Data Import & Export Tools score of 7.9 is a bit limiting, while users report that CloudSponge provides a more robust solution for data management, making it easier to handle large datasets.
- Users on G2 indicate that PersistIQ's Product Direction score of 8.8 reflects a strong commitment to evolving the platform, whereas CloudSponge's lower score of 7.8 suggests some users feel less confident in its future development and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CloudSponge
Basic Plan
$50.00
Per Month
Includes The Universal Contact Picker and Unlimited Address Book Imports.
- Unlimited Usage
- Maintenance Free
- Awesome Support
PersistIQ
Essentials
$59.00
1 User Per Month
-
- 300 emails / day (per user)
- Unlimited Prospects
- Unlimited Campaigns
Free Trial
CloudSponge
Free Trial is available
PersistIQ
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
16
8.9
247
Ease of Use
9.0
16
9.1
245
Ease of Setup
8.8
10
8.7
90
Ease of Admin
9.3
10
9.0
82
Quality of Support
9.6
15
9.0
236
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
10
9.0
77
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
16
8.8
236
Features by Category
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
Not enough data
8.7
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.5
14
Repeatability and Reportability
Not enough data
9.0
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
13
AI and Automation
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.4
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Calling
Not enough data
6.7
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.2
13
Contacts
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
7.6
23
Insights
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
7.2
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.3
24
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
120
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
7.9
60
Customizations
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
114
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.9
111
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CloudSponge and PersistIQ are categorized as Other Lead Generation
Unique Categories
CloudSponge has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CloudSponge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PersistIQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Internet
22.2%
Computer Software
22.2%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Mining & Metals
5.6%
Media Production
5.6%
Other
27.8%
Computer Software
20.8%
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Internet
7.0%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
44.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
CloudSponge
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Using CloudSponge means I don't have to learn and integrate with different APIs, CSV formats and authentication schemes.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
Nothing we noticed so far to dislike and report
PersistIQ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike C.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
PersistIQ has been able to book dozens of meetings for us with decision makers in our target audience. After our kick-off call the team created email campaigns and lead lists that matched our Ideal Customer Profiles within 2 weeks. And have used A/B...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The quality of leads is super low. In six months, we got three leads, one of whom was already our customer. It would be cheaper to go out on the street and pay $3500 to a stranger to become our customer and cancel our service immediately. Avoid PersistIQ.
Verified User in Computer Software
Using CloudSponge means I don't have to learn and integrate with different APIs, CSV formats and authentication schemes.
Mike C.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
PersistIQ has been able to book dozens of meetings for us with decision makers in our target audience. After our kick-off call the team created email campaigns and lead lists that matched our Ideal Customer Profiles within 2 weeks. And have used A/B...
Verified User in Internet
Nothing we noticed so far to dislike and report
Verified User in Computer Software
The quality of leads is super low. In six months, we got three leads, one of whom was already our customer. It would be cheaper to go out on the street and pay $3500 to a stranger to become our customer and cancel our service immediately. Avoid PersistIQ.
Discussions
CloudSponge has no discussions with answers
How can easily upload already existing contacts to reengage them in a new campaign.
1 comment
KG
It's very easy. You can upload a list, and then select the list, allowing you to choose what campaigns you put those contacts in. You can also choose to put...Read more
What is PersistIQ used for?
1 comment
RF
Managing cold outreach to potential leads. Option to run managed campaigns.Read more
PersistIQ has no more discussions with answers
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