If you’re still using an older version of Act! CRM—especially classics like Act! 6.0—you’ve probably noticed the cracks starting to show. What was once a powerful contact management system has become outdated, harder to maintain, and increasingly incompatible with modern business needs. Worse yet, upgrading to the latest versions of Act! often comes with higher costs and ongoing subscription fees that can make you wonder if it’s even worth the hassle.
That’s where Zoho Bigin steps in as a modern, affordable, and refreshingly simple replacement.
Zoho Bigin: A Modern Take on Contact Management
Bigin was built for small businesses that need the power of a CRM without the complexity or price tag. It’s cloud-based, meaning you don’t have to deal with installations, backups, or compatibility issues. Everything—from contacts and pipelines to activities and emails—is managed through an intuitive, modern interface.
Act! 6.0 users will find Bigin refreshingly familiar: you can easily track contacts, companies, activities, and opportunities. But Bigin takes it several steps further, offering mobile access, workflow automation, and built-in integrations with tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and even social media platforms.
Lower CRM Costs, No Hidden Fees
Modern versions of Act! CRM—especially Act! Premium Cloud—come with rising subscription costs that can easily top $468 per user per year (and that’s before you factor in setup or sync costs).
Bigin, by contrast, offers a free edition for very small teams and full-featured paid plans starting at a fraction of Act’s pricing. You get modern cloud functionality without the sticker shock.
No More Act Issues Like Sync Headaches or Outdated Servers
Older versions of Act! required local databases and often complex synchronization setups. Those days are gone. With Zoho Bigin, your data lives securely in the cloud and is instantly available on your phone, tablet, or computer. There’s no more waiting for syncs, no risk of corrupted databases, and no need to maintain aging servers.
Easy Act CRM to Zoho Migration and Setup
If you’re worried about the transition—don’t be. Moving from Act! to Zoho Bigin is straightforward. Contacts, notes, and histories can be imported quickly, and Bigin’s simple customization tools let you set up fields that mirror what you used in Act!. You’ll be up and running in no time.
Future-Proof Your CRM
Act! 6.0 and other legacy versions are no longer supported or updated, meaning security risks and compatibility problems will only grow. Zoho Bigin, on the other hand, is continuously improved by Zoho’s development team. You’ll always have the latest features, mobile updates, and integrations—without needing to buy another upgrade ever again.
In Short:
If you’ve been hanging on to Act! 6.0 or other legacy versions because “it still works,” now’s the time to look ahead. Zoho Bigin offers the simplicity you love about Act! with all the benefits of a modern CRM—cloud access, automation, affordability, and peace of mind.
Interested in making a switch? Reach out today!
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