Sidely vs. ForceManager
Sage Sales Manager is a mobile CRM and SFA software developed by ForceManager, a Spanish company founded in 2011, now integrated into the Sage ecosystem. Sage is a British management software publisher, historically known for its accounting and business management solutions.
Discover how Sidely compares to Sage Force Manager on the features that truly matter on a daily basis.
General information
Nationality
Spanish (ForceManager) – distributed in France by Sage
French
Year founded
2011
2019
Available langages
French, English, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch
French, English, Italian, German, Spanish
Data hosting
European Union (Azure / Sage Cloud)
France
Solution type
CRM SFA
CRM SFA
Target industries
Retail, Healthcare, Construction, Insurance, Banking, Agriculture, Energy, IT, Transportation
Retail, Healthcare, Construction, Insurance, Banking, Agriculture, Energy.
Cost and Business Model
Estimated cost
By quote, per user/month + additional cost for integrations and maintenance. For an offer equivalent to Sidely Business, approximately €95/month excluding the signature module
€59 or €99/month/user
Mandatory deployment cost
Additional cost for multi-device
Free trial
Technical environment and accessibility
Environment
Android, iOS
Android, iOS, Windows
Main access mode
SaaS (mobile + web app)
SaaS (mobile + web app)
Accessibility and UX
Denser, pipeline-oriented interface
Consistent experience, smooth interface designed for the field
Implementation time
Medium to long term (2 to 6 months depending on needs)
Fast (1-2 months)
Deployment effort
Medium to heavy (Sage + ForceManager configuration)
Moderate
Works without internet
Synchronization
Automatic, in real time
Automatic, in real time
Route planning and optimization
Route planification
Multi-outlet selection on map
Restriction/constraint based on point of sale characteristics
Auto-add visits to calendar
Editing a planned route
Route optimization
Optimized route (departure/arrival)
multi-day optimization
Overnight stay management
Automatic recalculation after modification
Sales territory management
Sales territory management
Automatic creation
Automatic optimization
Manual optimization
Map visualization of territory management
Mapping and Visit Tracking
Map visualization
Planning with map (mobile/web)
Visit geolocation
Visit timestamping
Visit duration tracking
Visit preparation assistance
Last visit statistics
Point-of-Sale Management
Adding/viewing notes
Creating a point of sale on mobile
Editing a point of sale on mobile
Field Audits and Merchandising
Audit and information form
Scheduling next visit at end of audit
Auto-update of shelf share
Fixture and POS display tracking
Tracking of promotional operations and joint actions
Competitor tracking
Picking management
Category tier management
Multi-brand management
Multi-category management
Scannable barcode
Field qualification
Reporting, Sales Plan, and Order Taking
Report management
Automatic sales plan generation
Order taking
No, but possible via third-party integrations.
Order form in PDF format
Automatic emailing of order forms
Documentation and Photos
Document library (EDM)
Photo gallery/library
Photo upload
Photo-visit link
Filtering photos by visit/audit
Reporting, Analytics, and BI
Analytics, reports, and dashboards
Custom report creation
Graphic visualization
Report exports
BI Tools
Not native, external BI integrated
AI and automation
AI Tools
AI Copilot: analysis of opportunities, commercial recommendations, voice notes
Field AI: report pre-filling, dictation, alerts, prioritization, route optimization
Administration and Rights Management
Management of roles and permissions
Not specified
Administration
Configuration via the Sage interface, managed by the CRM administrator or Sage integrator
Accessible to managers, simple configuration from the back office
Integrations and ecosystem
Integration ecosystem
Native integration with Sage (Business Cloud, ERP, Accounting, Invoicing) + ready-to-use connectors
Standard connectors (ERP, CRM, BI, Vusion), open API/webhooks
Google Calendar Synchronization
Outlook synchronization
Navigation app integration
External datas and sell-out
Partial, via Sage BI or third-party integrations
Distributor panel data
Yes, as an add-on
Customer Support and Onboarding
Support
Sage support + user and administrator training via integrator
Personalized support, dedicated Customer Success, chat, training, fast onboarding