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We performed a comparison between Freshsales and Salesforce Service Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CRM Customer Engagement Centers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Freshsales vs. Salesforce Service Cloud Report (Updated: May 2024).
769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Freshsales is very simple to use, but it's fairly limited in its functionalities, and it's very cheap.""I like Freshsales because it's integrated with Shopify which we use to host our website.""Freshsales is user-friendly, scalable and stable.""The solution is a low-cost CRM product compared to other CRM alternatives.""One of the most valuable features is the ability to divert deals based on the potential revenue or specific market to certain sales teams."

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"The three major pillars of Salesforce Service Cloud are the SSL, Chatter, and the Dispatcher Console, which routes calls to the technicians.""It’s feasible to configure the platform according to the specific processes utilised. Customization of the platform could be carried out based on the techniques we employ.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the traceability of actions.""The interface is quite user-friendly.""The strength lies in its ability to work cohesively with other systems, creating a centralized hub that enhances efficiency and collaboration across various functionalities within our organization.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready.""We use Salesforce Service Cloud for lead management and opportunity management."

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Cons
"It lacks customizability for complex and larger use cases.""We have a problem with the time to delivery for our customers, although this is not specific to this solution. Time to delivery can be 90 days.""The solution needs to improve the user experience and leads capture.""The price of this solution could be improved as well as the reporting functionality.""The reporting for this solution across all their products could be improved. Currently, we have clients who export their data from Freshservices to third party solutions such Power BI to create more comprehensive reports."

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"The solution’s user interface could be improved.""The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license.""Salesforce Service Cloud's report functionality could be improved.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations.""The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.""There is room for improvement in pricing.""Salesforce should include maps as a default offering so that, as a customer, I can view where the technician is on the geographical map.""I'm not deeply engaged with this team, so I don't have extensive experience with it. As you mentioned, I haven't used it much yet, so my experience is limited."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price for this solution is good in general, but in Brazil we do pay additional taxes."
  • "The basic price is affordable. The add ons are expensive."
  • "Freshsales is an economical product."
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  • "I believe that in our country, Colombia, we utilize this platform for the Latin American region. In terms of expenses, it's somewhat higher compared to other products. I would rate it as expensive and nine out of ten."
  • "Salesforce is not a cheap product. It can be expensive."
  • "The price is too expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
  • "The tool is pretty expensive."
  • "The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
  • "The licensing is flexible. Companies pay for what they use. However, a company with very small needs might find it difficult to justify the cost. Overall, it's in the medium price range."
  • "The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Freshsales is very simple to use, but it's fairly limited in its functionalities, and it's very cheap.
    Top Answer:The tags or processes that are codified are too rigid. We want more freedom to update labels, tags, and the process flows within the product. It's too rigid and not customizable enough for even a… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution to manage my sales pipeline.
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. The licensing is flexible. Companies pay for what they use. However, a company with very small needs might find it difficult to justify the cost. Overall… more »
    Top Answer:There are a few areas of improvement. * One area for improvement could be in the speed and accuracy of analytics, particularly around resolving cases. There's room to enhance SLA (Service Level… more »
    Top Answer:I'm a system integrator implementing the product for other companies. Typical use cases involve improving interactions with customers in service environments. This could be either a call center setup… more »
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    Overview

    Freshsales is a single solution CRM designed for high-growth, high-velocity sales teams. The software includes integrated phone and email, user behaviour tracking, and lead scoring on one platform. Users can track events and manage a visual sales pipeline, as well as view custom reports and analytics. Email tracking features enable users to know when and how many times an email was opened, or a link was clicked on. Users can effectively engage with prospects by targeting the next set of email actions, and create personalised sales campaigns from email templates. Insightful email metrics tell users which emails are performing well and which aren’t. The Awaiting Response feature automatically lists contacts that need to be replied to. Freshsales enables direct calling with a simple click on a contact’s phone number. The solution records the entire conversation history including email conversations in one place. Users can add notes, schedule tasks, as well as make appointments. Freshsales also offers personalised welcome and voicemail messages for greeting customers. In-depth customer insights on prospects allow users to plan relevant conversations, and keep track of touch points using the activity timeline. Freshsales collects data and segments activities based on a contact’s behaviour. Users can get perspective on leads with advanced lead scoring, and prioritises important follow-ups. The visual sales pipeline provides complete visibility of deals across various stages. Users can sort and filter by close dates, helping to make more guided decisions for climbing up the sales ladder. Freshsales’ drag and drop navigation tool enables users to move deals across the sales pipeline into any stage. Users can call or email prospects directly from the deals dashboard for a non-interruptive workflow. Visual sales reports and revenue analytics monitor sales progress and identify successful campaigns by source, sales rep, territory, and more. Freshsales mobile apps for iOS and Android let users access deals while on-the-move and stay up-to-date on prospects at all times. Freshsales is part of the Freshworks product family, whose products include Freshdesk Customer Support Software, Freshservice IT Service Management Software etc. – with more than 100000 customers worldwide, including Cisco, Honda, 3M, The Atlantic, and QuizUp.

    Service Cloud is fully customizable support and help desk that provide faster, smarter service that will increase loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. From call-center software to self-service portals, our service solutions enhance your customer service with more responsive, more intuitive, more flexible support that anticipates customer needs.

    Sample Customers
    Caratlane, Pykih, Buying Show, INTUO, WallyPark, Exploring Vacations, Raved, Forest, Ascendore, MagePlaza, Vacasa,
    Stanley Black & Decker, Coca-Cola, Activision, Wells Fargo, Spotify, Aldo, Philips, The Red Cross, Blue Shield of California, Sprouts Farmers Market, Direct Energy Solar, Inspirato, Kiva
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government9%
    Educational Organization9%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Marketing Services Firm10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise70%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Freshsales vs. Salesforce Service Cloud
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Freshsales vs. Salesforce Service Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Freshsales is ranked 11th in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 5 reviews while Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 2nd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 41 reviews. Freshsales is rated 7.8, while Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Freshsales writes "Helps to manage sales pipeline". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Salesforce Service Cloud writes "High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility". Freshsales is most compared with monday.com, Apollo.io and Blackbaud CRM, whereas Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI. See our Freshsales vs. Salesforce Service Cloud report.

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