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We performed a comparison between Salesforce Marketing Cloud and SAP CRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Marketing Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SAP CRM vs. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The Journey Builder and the Email Studio features are most valuable.""It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution...I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.""We have found the solution to be scalable.""Salesforce Marketing Cloud's integrations are seamless since it is a native application. It helps us with B2B and B2C send-outs and can handle large columns.""We use this solution for reporting, pipeline generation, and forecasting.""The most valuable features of Salesforce are the automation and the ability to create dashboards which provide a wider picture of what is going on.""The Journey and CloudPages and automation are all great.""This is a very powerful and scalable solution."

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"We are using the HANA Z database for CRM, which enhances the products we are currently using by making the system more efficient. Everything is connected to CRM, so we can use the data for analytics, sales forecasting, and data modeling.""We like that this solution has made our whole accounting function paperless.""The most valuable feature for me is the flexibility to consolidate the products.""It was comfortable setting up the tool.""SAP CRM has a good performance.""The initial setup of SAP CRM was simple.""The solution's contract management and product hierarchy features of SAP CRM are the most beneficial for our business operations.""The features that are used most are the lead model and the opportunity model. We can create many different pipelines with many phases. These features improved our process in the States very well."

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Cons
"Salesforce could benefit by implementing further integration with more platforms.""If you want to use advanced features in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, they are extremely difficult to use.""The solution can be difficult to set up for non-technical individuals.""Clarity around new features could be improved when they are released.""The UA could be better designed for a mobile connection.""Salesforce Marketing Cloud should include more point-and-click functionality.""In terms of marketing, I don't think Salesforce invests the same level of intensity in promoting Marketing Cloud...Pricing is a concern and needs improvement, as some customers find the product a bit too expensive.""The cost is always a concern for anyone using a SaaS product."

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"The solution is slow.""It can be a bit more user friendly, to be honest. Sometimes there are too many apps options. It should offer better UX (user experience) to make it easier to navigate and easier to use.""They have recently updated their user interface but they should continue to improve upon it in the future. Additionally, overall performance or speed of response times could be better.""Previously, the SAP CRM used to use simple servers, but now SAP uses HANA. The problem with the HANA databases is their interoperability with other solutions. SAP CRM could improve by working better with other solutions.""The B2C features of SAP are strong, but they are not very known to the public and companies. They must make it more known for B2C applications or B2C use cases.""In terms of stability, there are some latency issues.""CRM is costlier than its competitors.""It was not very stable. It was not a network problem because we were using tools that were not SAP. They were working well. But when I'm running the SAP, it's not working for us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Its licensing is on an annual basis. Customers are okay with its licensing cost, and they don't find it expensive."
  • "We did a yearly license. We negotiated and got a great deal. I don't think we would have gotten far with the regular price, but they negotiated, so it was worth that."
  • "The licensing cost for the solution is on a yearly basis."
  • "Salesforce has different versions of the solution and some are more suitable for smaller clients. However, Salesforce is expensive."
  • "The solution is paid for monthly."
  • "It is a license per user."
  • "My company pays to use this solution."
  • "This solution is priced in the medium to high price range."
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  • "SAP CRM offers a free trial for anyone wanting to test the product before purchasing it."
  • "They should reduce the price to target small businesses."
  • "The company has seen an increase in revenue."
  • "There is a license required for the solution and most of my clients purchase an annual license."
  • "SAP CRM is an expensive solution and is the most challenging aspect of the solution."
  • "SAP CRM costs approximately a couple of thousand a month."
  • "Its price is reasonable. As compared to other CRMs, this CRM is competitively priced. They have multiple flavors with different sets of functionality. Pricing is based on the flavor that suits your requirement. If you have more users, the cost will come down."
  • "The pricing from SAP is good but it takes time to realize the investment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Datorama is part of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, which is quite a valuable feature that provides customer analytics.
    Top Answer:The price is expensive. When comparing available products, such as those on Amazon, it's evident that AWS components are significantly cheaper. This is especially true since our systems run on the AWS… more »
    Top Answer:Salesforce Marketing Cloud should include more point-and-click functionality. Currently, you need help from a technical developer to design email templates. Most people using Salesforce Marketing… more »
    Top Answer:SAP is costly and requires money for every modification.
    Top Answer:There is no scope for integration because SAP does not allow any personal integration.
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    Overview

    Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a comprehensive marketing automation platform that enables businesses to create personalized and targeted marketing campaigns across multiple channels. 

    With its robust set of tools and features, marketers can easily manage and automate their email marketing, social media advertising, mobile messaging, and customer journey mapping. 

    The platform offers advanced segmentation capabilities, allowing marketers to segment their audience based on various criteria and deliver tailored messages to each segment. 

    Additionally, Salesforce Marketing Cloud provides powerful analytics and reporting features, enabling marketers to track the performance of their campaigns and make data-driven decisions. 

    With its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with other Salesforce products, Marketing Cloud offers a seamless and efficient marketing automation solution for businesses of all sizes.

    SAP CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and service processes. It offers a range of features including lead management, opportunity management, campaign management, and customer service management. With SAP CRM, businesses can effectively manage their customer interactions, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth. 

    The solution integrates with other SAP modules, allowing for seamless data exchange and real-time insights. It also offers mobile access, enabling sales and service teams to access critical information on the go. 

    SAP CRM is a powerful tool for businesses looking to enhance their customer relationships and drive business success.

    Sample Customers
    American Express, Financial Conduct Authority, KPN, Merck KGaA, Peterborough City Council, The Chapar, ADP, Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker, SureFlap, Western Union, Philips
    Brau Union Osterreich AG, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., AOK Bundesverband, RAK Ceramics, NHS 24, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters, FC Bayern Munchen AG, Tumi, The Kellogg Company, MVV Energie AG, Anglian Water Services, German Football Association (DFB), Nebraska Book Company Inc.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company38%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Marketing Services Firm8%
    Non Profit8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company4%
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    Manufacturing Company29%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Agriculture7%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise52%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    SAP CRM vs. Salesforce Marketing Cloud
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SAP CRM vs. Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Salesforce Marketing Cloud is ranked 1st in Marketing Management with 51 reviews while SAP CRM is ranked 4th in Marketing Management with 40 reviews. Salesforce Marketing Cloud is rated 8.4, while SAP CRM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Salesforce Marketing Cloud writes "Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP CRM writes "It integrates well with our existing solutions, so we can analyze the data for analytics, forecasting and modeling". Salesforce Marketing Cloud is most compared with Marketo, Oracle Eloqua, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Amazon Pinpoint and SAP Marketing Cloud, whereas SAP CRM is most compared with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Siebel CRM and Oracle CRM. See our SAP CRM vs. Salesforce Marketing Cloud report.

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