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Oracle CRM vs Oracle Eloqua comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle CRM
Ranking in Marketing Automation
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th)
Oracle Eloqua
Ranking in Marketing Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of Oracle CRM is 2.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Eloqua is 6.7%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Eloqua6.7%
Oracle CRM2.3%
Other91.0%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2758776 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has improved process coverage and integration while offering strong analytics and user experience
The analytics and reporting functionalities of Oracle CRM are good. I would rate them eight to nine out of ten, but it slightly falls behind Salesforce, which is much more advanced in terms of meeting the process and analytics part. The integration of Oracle CRM with other Oracle applications is seamless; that's not a problem at all. The biggest advantage of Oracle CRM for me is the process coverage, ease of use, the UI, and obviously a good amount of analytics; these are the few strengths and seamless integration with any platform. The multichannel service support has an impact on my customer service operations.
Madhan Krishnamoorthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Functional Consultant at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Integration with CRM and third-party systems significantly boosts campaign management
The native integration could be improved, as Oracle Eloqua has decommissioned it. Manual uploads require changing the data priority order to top priority. Sometimes form capturing data fails, and campaign response issues occur. The pricing of Oracle Eloqua is quite high as it is an Oracle product. Compared to other marketing automation platforms such as Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Pardot, the price point is higher. The technical support is rated at eight because it can be difficult to get in touch with them after working hours. Support is only available during business hours, so if assistance is needed outside of the nine-to-five window, users must wait until the next day.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It provides you an end-to-end offering but with heavy weight offerings."
"For the most part, the solution is straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle CRM is the organization it provides."
"Oracle CRM integrates seamlessly because it's an end-to-end solution."
"We are most comfortable with the user interface that Oracle CRM has, it is very good."
"The solution is smooth, easy to use, easy to customize and it has many features. Plus, there are regular updates."
"The reporting features are valuable."
"I see operational cost reductions after the implementation of Oracle CRM."
"I've used other marketing automation tools, like Marketo, that require more technical knowledge. Eloqua is straightforward and user-friendly."
"Eloqua10 is a great tool for marketing automation for both B2B and B2C companies."
"The most valuable feature for us is that it integrates with our CRM content management system."
"Oracle Eloqua is easier to use compared to Salesforce Marketing Cloud because Salesforce requires their own scripting called AMPScript, while in Oracle Eloqua, you only need CSS, HTML, and occasionally JavaScript."
"Eloqua's marketing automation tool has made me not only a better marketer but has given me a new outlook on marketing."
"Prior to Eloqua our processes were cumbersome and clunky; this tool made our marketers feel the power behind our campaigns and gave them the tools and confidence to execute campaigns themselves."
"Eloqua has a drag-and-drop interface based on HTML5 and is the easiest WYSIWYG editor for creating landing pages and HTML emails that I've ever seen."
"I love that this product takes the guesswork out of marketing."
 

Cons

"It’s complex to customize the tool."
"The user interface could be better. It's currently running on an older Java UI format, which could be upgraded to Fiori."
"With Oracle CRM, people report some usual downtime and frequent outages."
"The configuration requires a lot of technical intervention."
"An improvement would be to lower the price of the license."
"The licensing is expensive."
"The product's UI lags, and with all the new technologies, it is not quick enough to adopt them."
"Oracle CRM should improve in terms of AI capabilities and user interface design."
"There are usually bugs after updates but you know they are coming and they are very responsive to quickly fixing any issues"
"The UI of the reporting tool (Insight) is a bit dated."
"The product's initial setup process could be better."
"Due to its advanced nature, some traditional marketing users can be put of by the different approaches and requirements"
"Eloqua doesn't have built-in features for WhatsApp marketing or SMS functionality."
"Data manipulation tools are lacking. Documentation is sketchy and often incomplete."
"There are some limitations with the platform in terms of creativity."
"There are some things where improvement is needed. For me, it would be great if they integrated a tool like AI configuration capabilities within Eloqua itself."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"We were able to get a ten-year contract for a very good discount with our three platforms together with Oracle."
"In my region, the tool is expensive. There are no additional costs in addition to the standard licensing fees of the tool."
"The product's pricing is manageable and flexible."
"The costing for this solution is very high. It targets top tier companies. This solution can be split up into multiple modules to cater to the low tier customers."
"We have annual licenses to use this solution that are quite expensive. For example, we have approximately four types of licenses and we have one annual contract for the number of licenses we use for Oracle CRM and the loyalty system."
"Shifting from traditional licensing and monthly maintenance fees to a subscription-based, pay-as-you-use model offers several advantages. This approach only charges me for my transactions, aligning costs with business performance. As my company grows, the software provider's revenue grows proportionally to the increased usage. The cost and suitability of Oracle CRM depend on factors like location, industry, and compliance needs. It may be more common for US companies to use Oracle CRM and European ones to use SAP."
"The tool's pricing involves a monthly subscription fee based on the number of users. I believe it's around $20 per user initially, and then an additional five dollars per user if more users are added."
"Oracle Eloqua can be expensive compared to alternatives."
"The solution is expensive."
"It's quite expensive."
"Oracle Eloqua is quite an affordable solution."
"The tool is pricey compared to products like Marketo."
"Oracle Eloqua's pricing is medium."
"Our licensing costs are yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
13%
Healthcare Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle CRM?
The price of Oracle CRM in Vietnam is high, which is a concern. Clients must buy the license once, and if there are updates in the year, they need to buy the new version.
What needs improvement with Oracle CRM?
I'm not a big fan of the reporting functionality, but I do appreciate some of the functionalities and connections with each other. Reporting is really bad. Reporting is not good, so we use a lot of...
What is your primary use case for Oracle CRM?
My main use case for Oracle CRM is to check contracts, checking renewal information, so contract-wise, commercial-wise, device information, and also customer contact information and product adoptio...
What needs improvement with Oracle Eloqua?
Some areas of Oracle Eloqua that could be improved include enhancements for campaign features, such as the ability to filter contacts based on date intervals or related functionalities that current...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Eloqua?
In my company, I work with Oracle Eloqua and do not use it internally. My usual use cases for Oracle Eloqua include day-to-day work, where I'm currently working on implementation-related tasks, spe...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Eloqua?
I am not sure how to answer that. We take care of emails and fetch the data regarding that only. I have not explored many other options given by Oracle Eloqua.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Market2Lead
Eloqua, Oracle Marketing Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Turk Telekom, yoo Ltd , Mobilitec, Sanipex Group, ec4u expert consulting AG, Hover Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Lawn Tennis Association, Geodis, Freedom Technology
Thomson Reuters, The Dow Chemical Company, Avid, LifeSize, and Avalara.
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