Proton vs the alternatives
How Proton, the AI platform for distributors, compares to the other tools on your shortlist.
- Marketing-first CRM
Proton vs HubSpot
HubSpot is strong at marketing automation. The differences show up in what reps know about orders, and in what happens after the call.
- CRM with ERP analytics
Proton vs SugarAI
Both read your ERP. SugarAI adds that insight to a CRM for many industries; Proton builds every module on it, for distributors only.
- Distribution CRM and BI
Proton vs White Cup
Both are built for distributors, read your ERP and include full BI. Proton also turns the data into each rep’s next step and carries it through quotes and orders.
- Activity-capture CRM
Proton vs Spiro
Spiro is good at capturing activity and chasing follow-ups. Proton works from the order data in your ERP, down to the product, and puts the same data to work on quotes and orders.
- ERP reporting and CRM
Proton vs Rubber Tree
Rubber Tree is a long-running reporting and CRM suite for distributors. Proton starts from the same ERP data and puts it into each rep’s day and each order.
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Bring the tools you’re weighing. We’ll walk you through a rep’s day in Proton, from the ranked call list to the drafted order.
