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Oracle Eloqua vs Pardot comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Eloqua
Ranking in Marketing Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Pardot
Ranking in Marketing Automation
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of Oracle Eloqua is 10.9%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pardot is 4.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Aniket Sukale - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 17, 2024
Offers the ability to create lesser campaigns and drip campaigns, flexible to use and robust
We generally use it for B2B (business-to-business) marketing automation. We can build customer journeys and generate emails. And we can do email marketing. It also has the ability to create Lead campaigns and drip campaigns and then send those leads out to a CRM or another tool like Salesforce…
Vikram Rawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 19, 2024
Offers an easy initial setup phase and good ROI
With Pardot, users can do the segmentation based on their requirements. You can segment your prospects based on their interests, locations, companies, or the sales cycle. You can also use the engagement studio to create a journey for the people you have segmented with the help of automation feature of the tool. The aforementioned area consists of the most useful features I found in the tool apart from its out-of-the-box features. The integration between Pardot and Salesforce is beneficial if you know how to share the leads that a company finds useful so that they don't have to invest in manual work or do anything blindly to reach out to leads. Users can segment the leads using the features that the tool provides. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. If a business is into B2B marketing and can afford to purchase Pardot, then they should buy it. If the product of a company is good, then Pardot can help multiply such an organization's ROI. Based on the product and how the sales and marketing team works, the tool can be useful. In short, the tool can be as good as the person who is using it. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Lead scoring has helped with the process of qualifying leads."
"It is a user-friendly product."
"The ease of maintenance is the most valuable feature."
"The solution is stable."
"The solution's engine framework is quite simple, giving you the agility you need in the business."
"​Lead scoring is very useful for both measuring the effectiveness of campaigns as well as deciding which leads to send sales’ way."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"I like the insight part, where we can pull the reports. Oracle Eloqua can generate reports on the activities that customers take or that we do. That is one interesting part that I enjoy working with."
"For me, the best thing is the Custom Redirect. That's one key thing I like because using that particular Custom Redirect, I can track a link wherever I'm sharing it. I can track how and when people are accessing it."
"Pardot directly integrates with CRM, specifically Salesforce, which has an excellent R&D team."
"It's easy to create email templates and landing pages."
"It has made email marketing quicker and easier."
"I have not had any issues with the product's stability. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The tracking and automation of outbound messaging is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"The solution can be easily integrated with Salesforce."
"Campaign tracking is a valuable feature."
 

Cons

"The product's initial setup process could be better."
"​Reporting is very clunky and not user friendly.​"
"The solution should consider adding functionality related to event listening, such as webhooks."
"The solution could improve by having a more user-friendly interface."
"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."
"Eloqua doesn't have built-in features for WhatsApp marketing or SMS functionality."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."
"This product hasn't kept up to date on features."
"The solution is quite expensive, at least, for smaller teams."
"For new people, the installation of the tool can be difficult."
"Pardot must be synced with Salesforce."
"When it comes to integration with third-party tools, Pardot's APIs are not that robust."
"When we compare it to other automation tools, in Pardot, I'm not able to see any drag-and-drop options. We have to work on an HTML template itself."
"Needs to improve list building."
"Lacks sufficient free custom fields."
"The user interface could be made more intuitive and user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"Our licensing costs are yearly."
"Oracle Eloqua's pricing is medium."
"Oracle Eloqua is quite an affordable solution."
"It's quite expensive."
"The tool is pricey compared to products like Marketo."
"Oracle Eloqua can be expensive compared to alternatives."
"We pay about $4000 a month."
"In terms of pricing, Pardot is cheaper than Marketing Cloud."
"The price of this solution is expensive. However, you are going to receive good value for money. They could improve by reducing the price."
"​Make sure you do not pay for features that you may not need​."
"It is a competitively priced product, considering what it provides."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
76%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Educational Organization
66%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Eloqua?
Eloqua doesn't have built-in features for WhatsApp marketing or SMS functionality. They provide SMS, but you need to purchase it as an add-on. It would also be helpful to have a social media manage...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Eloqua?
We generally use it for B2B (business-to-business) marketing automation. We can build customer journeys and generate emails. And we can do email marketing. It also has the ability to create Lead ca...
What do you like most about Oracle Eloqua?
I've used other marketing automation tools, like Marketo, that require more technical knowledge. Eloqua is straightforward and user-friendly.
What do you like most about Pardot?
It has no limit for sending marketing emails.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pardot?
Pardot was somewhat costly for our requirements, nonetheless, the capacities of the item were limited.
What needs improvement with Pardot?
Pardot needs many improvements in terms of email design and design studio functionalities. It lacks a robust design studio, limiting our ability to perform various design activities efficiently. Yo...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Eloqua, Oracle Marketing Cloud
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Sample Customers

Thomson Reuters, The Dow Chemical Company, Avid, LifeSize, and Avalara.
Arketi Group
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