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Salesforce Marketing Cloud vs Sprinklr comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

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

Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Social CRM
2nd
Ranking in Social Media Management Solutions
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Marketing Automation (1st), Marketing Management (1st)
Sprinklr
Ranking in Social CRM
1st
Ranking in Social Media Management Solutions
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Community Platforms (3rd), Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Social CRM category, the mindshare of Salesforce Marketing Cloud is 13.0%, up from 11.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sprinklr is 21.8%, down from 26.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Social CRM
 

Featured Reviews

SantoshKrishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
The encryption and decryption have room for improvement. We need to be confident that the customer's data is secure when shared outside of the organization. I would like to request additional mobile app features that go beyond push notifications. As the mobile development industry continues to advance with new technologies, such as AI components, it is important to consider these advancements when setting up campaigns. Currently, campaigns are scheduled to be sent to customers at a prescribed time, but they may not be relevant to the customer unless they see them as valuable. For example, if I want to run a campaign offering loans, I would need to consider the customer's needs and balance. In the future, I hope Salesforce can incorporate an AI component that utilizes the shared data, rather than just scheduling campaigns.
VikasKhattri - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation tools have improved workflow efficiency and offers AI features
AI manages customer interactions really well, and the flow becomes easier. The best part about AI is its analytics. For example, if a customer has been with the product for past five years, it provides insights into a customer's buying behavior and past issues with the company. This data is important when dealing with a customer on a call or another channel. Sprinklr's automation tools have improved workflow efficiency for our customers and made their life easier. he integration is better than before because they are really focusing on what they're doing now. Some of our colleagues even moved to Sprinklr from Aethela, and they are really building it up in a better way.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very easy to use from a marketing standpoint."
"The automation is great. It saves us a lot of time and it makes us move faster."
"You can schedule reports, there's a lot of supporting tools, and you have access to all that information."
"We have found the solution to be scalable."
"The ability to automate processes is one of the most valuable features of Salesforce. This sets it part from other systems. We use the journey builder to design a fully automated journey."
"The solution is very, very scalable."
"We use this solution for reporting, pipeline generation, and forecasting."
"It makes it easy for a business to use any module based on their preference."
"Customization and custom rule engines are highly valuable, enabling the creation of custom rules tailored to specific needs."
"The most important feature of Sprinklr is its high availability since it is a cloud solution."
"The interface is the most valuable feature to me."
"This single-pane-of-glass approach enhances efficiency by consolidating social network interactions on one dashboard."
"Sprinklr provides an in-depth, comprehensive solution akin to Salesforce for social media, offering a 360-degree cover with numerous options."
"The most effective feature is the automation of the routing engine."
"Everything is integrated in one platform."
"AI manages customer interactions really well, and the flow becomes easier."
 

Cons

"Managing large volumes of data takes too long."
"The technicality of the solution can be streamlined."
"I would like to see more ways to accomplish specific tasks."
"Salesforce Marketing Cloud should be linked to an email ID, so the features after 15 days can update on the opportunity. You should not have to update them manually to the next step."
"I've noticed on one-to-one leads, the customer objection option is not available."
"Marketing Cloud should change the script language that it uses because it's not good. It's tricky and difficult to develop."
"There could be easier tools to configure the product and to create landing pages to better handle large data sets."
"We have struggled to get resolution of support tickets from the Salesforce team."
"The interaction and integration with our CRM should be improved, especially to ensure security with on-premises solutions and to be suitable for banking environments."
"Their support team should opt for phone calls over emails to resolve issues faster."
"The support system is a major drawback because there is no live chat system for immediate issue reporting, leading to delayed resolutions."
"Sprinklr could be more drag-and-drop friendly."
"Sprinklr should consider not charging for everything. Services such as premium support and onboarding should be part of the deal."
"If I compare Sprinklr with NICE, people still opt for NICE. This is because they are not as confident with the use cases of Sprinklr, even though Sprinklr is trying to improve."
"There could be more videos on how to use Sprinklr."
"Customer service needs improvement, especially in problem-solving rather than just stating why issues exist."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is very high and should be more flexible for smaller companies."
"This is a low cost solution suited to larger organizations."
"Salesforce has different versions of the solution and some are more suitable for smaller clients. However, Salesforce is expensive."
"Salesforce Marketing Cloud is affordable, considering the significant improvements it brings to our campaign results."
"The licensing cost for the solution is on a yearly basis."
"It's normal pricing."
"This solution is priced in the medium to high price range."
"My company pays to use this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
59%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
Datorama is part of Salesforce Marketing Cloud, which is quite a valuable feature that provides customer analytics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
The solution's pricing is very high and should be more flexible for smaller companies.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
I would like to see more ways to accomplish specific tasks. Instead of having one set method, there should be multiple options available. Additionally, sometimes the integration between Salesforce ...
Why is Sprinklr famous for its social media feature?
As a digital experience platform with many features, Sprinklr includes the feature for better social media and sales outreach and is famous for it because many competitors don’t offer it. If you us...
Is Sprinklr a free digital experience platform?
No, Sprinklr isn't a free DXP but it does offer a 30-day free trial. It's not offered for all of its features, though. I looked and at the moment you can get a free trial for only Lite (meaning no...
Can Sprinklr help a company provide good customer support?
I think if you're looking for a digital experience platform that values your customers most, you're asking about the right one, as the whole philosophy Sprinklr seems to have is about your clients...
 

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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
GoDaddy, Samsung, GAP, P&G, Nike, Cisco, Intel, NHL, Dell, Groupon, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Virgin America, Frontier Airlines
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