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

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"The solution's business process flow is quite strong. Its reporting is quite good. The standard, basic ITSM functionality like call logging and call flow, for example, are areas the solution really excels in."

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"The solution is a great product. It's hosted on a platform that offers various features, such as email, social media, phone calls, and chatbots. You can connect with customers through any of these channels.""It is a stable product.""I don't have the specific details, but I'm aware that Salesforce is used for campaigns, decision-making processes, and order submissions. I'm currently in the learning phase and not familiar with all the details.""The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready.""It's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up.""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 Salesforce Service Cloud is its ease of use.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the traceability of actions."

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"It's worked well for us for a significant period of time. However, we are kind-of outgrowing it at the moment. We're struggling a bit with making it meet our requirements."

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"There is room for improvement in pricing.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations.""One minor drawback is that its implementation requires some preparation. It's not something you can implement instantly; it takes time. The only issue I've encountered is that you need to ensure the implementation is done properly, which can be time-consuming. So, it requires some time and attention.""Salesforce should include maps as a default offering so that, as a customer, I can view where the technician is on the geographical map.""We've started using a couple of AI engines. I believe there's room for improvement there. For instance, when an agent receives a message like "My order is stuck midway, and the delivery guy isn't responding," there should be a pre-populated recommended response on the agent's screen. Instead of crafting a custom reply or searching through knowledge articles to find the delivery guy's contact, this should be the process.""The pricing for what Salesforce Service Cloud offers is not great.""The integrations with other solutions can be improved.""The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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  • "Our organization pays about $40,000 annually. There are ongoing consultancy costs and if we want to change anything, we're charged a day rate. Other than that, there are no other extra costs involved in working with the solution."
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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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    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 »
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    Supportworks
    Service Cloud
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    Overview
    Supportworks brings you the ideal combination of business process automation, functionality and flexibility. It's a comprehensive ITIL-compatible application that satisfies most requirements out of the box. Fully integrated processes and support templates mean you can rapidly adopt key components of the service lifecycle. If you don't need all the disciplines immediately, just switch them off until you're ready. Supportworks has the flexibility to support any service desk requirement: HR and FM applications are available. which means you can run all your service desks on a single platform, eliminating duplicated effort, reducing hardware and software costs, and simplifying support.

    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
    Aylesbury Vale District Council
    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
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    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company30%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Marketing Services Firm10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Hornbill Systems Supportworks vs. Salesforce Service Cloud
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Hornbill Systems Supportworks vs. Salesforce Service Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Hornbill Systems Supportworks is ranked 35th in Help Desk Software while Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 8th in Help Desk Software with 41 reviews. Hornbill Systems Supportworks is rated 7.0, while Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Hornbill Systems Supportworks writes "Excels in call logging and call flows but is limited in terms of scalability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Salesforce Service Cloud writes "High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility". Hornbill Systems Supportworks is most compared with ServiceNow, whereas Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI. See our Hornbill Systems Supportworks vs. Salesforce Service Cloud report.

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