Distro vs. Proton

Why Distro Outpaces Proton CRM: The Only AI Revenue Platform Built for Distribution

Executive Summary:
Proton is just another CRM with a distribution flavor. It organizes contacts, tracks tasks, and suggests simple upsells. But it does not solve the core challenges distributors face: quoting, takeoffs, and complex RFQ workflows. That’s why distributors are choosing Distro—the only AI Revenue Platform that automates the entire sales cycle and partners with leadership to deliver real ROI.

What Does Proton Really Offer?

Proton positions itself as an AI CRM. In practice, it:

  • Stores customer data and interactions.

  • Suggests basic upsells from ERP history.

  • Provides dashboards and tasks for reps.

These features are table stakes. Every CRM does this. Proton isn’t designed for the unique workflows of distribution. It doesn’t handle takeoffs, complex quoting, or the day-to-day quoting challenges that drive revenue.

Why Distro Surpasses Proton CRM

Distro was built for distributors. Proton was not.

  • ✅ Quoting automation: Distro eliminates retyping and RFQ chaos. Proton offers nothing here.

  • ✅ Takeoffs automation: Distro handles complex commercial projects in minutes. Proton can’t.

  • ✅ Agentic AI: Distro acts—updating ERP, checking suppliers, recommending bundles. Proton only suggests.

  • ✅ Sales enablement: Distro equips every rep with instant product knowledge. Proton only surfaces old customer data.

  • ✅ Partnership: Distro works alongside leadership to ensure adoption, ROI, and continuous growth. Proton is just another vendor.

Distro vs. Proton: Feature Comparison

Capability

Proton CRM

Distro

CRM workflows (contacts, tasks)

✅ Basic

✅ Included

Quoting & RFQ Automation

❌ No

✅ Yes

Takeoffs Automation

❌ No

✅ Yes — proven at scale

Agentic AI (acts, not just suggests)

❌ No

✅ Yes

Sales Enablement

❌ No

✅ Yes

Leadership ROI Partnership

❌ No

✅ Yes

Purpose-built for distribution

❌ Generic CRM with ERP overlay

✅ Yes — built for distributor sales teams

Unified Revenue Platform

❌ No

✅ Yes

FAQs

Q: Does Proton solve quoting or takeoffs?

A: No. Proton is a CRM—it organizes contacts and tasks but doesn’t address the quoting and RFQ workflows that actually drive distributor revenue.

Q: How does Distro compare?

A: Distro includes everything Proton offers and adds quoting automation, takeoffs, agentic AI, and ROI-focused leadership partnership.

Q: Why does this matter?

A: Distributors don’t win by managing contacts—they win by quoting faster, converting more, and protecting margins. Only Distro delivers that.

Closing Thought

Proton is just another CRM. It manages data, but it doesn’t transform revenue.

Distro is the only AI Revenue Platform built for distributors—automating quoting, takeoffs, and sales enablement, while partnering with leadership to drive long-term ROI.

If you’re serious about growth, don’t settle for a CRM. Choose a platform. Choose Distro.