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We performed a comparison between IFS Cloud Platform and Siebel CRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CRM solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IFS Cloud Platform vs. Siebel CRM Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Individual user profiles that can be configured as templates to minimize data entry.""When it comes to financing, the solution has helped us to concentrate finance functions like accounting processes in one system. This includes about 70 internal entities around the world.""We could quickly understand what was going on and what the customer wanted to do.""Having a young talented programmer, during the six years of use, we were able to save around 75 000 EUR preparing simple modifications using customization rather than ordering them in IFS / Partner.""IFS Applications is an all-in-one solution for finance, accounting, and production.""The solution overall is very versatile and flexible, especially compared to other products.""The product is quite flexible.""The workflow of the solution is very good."

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"Siebel CRM has a strong database model, workflow and integration tools.""The tool's complaint management feature is very good. We used a CRM before, which lacked the integrations, so complaints had to be handled manually. With Siebel CRM, we have better integrations and can resolve complaints with a few clicks. When you're in the service industry, tasks matter a lot, especially when you have to access multiple systems to address issues. Being a bank, we currently have around 17 operational systems. It's not feasible to expect users to access them individually to make the necessary changes.""It is quite robust and flexible. You can develop almost anything you want. You go into the tools, and you can do anything you want.""The solution's order management pack is quite fantastic.""The best thing about the tool is its data model. The underlying data model refers to how the data is stored in databases. We can also experience the ease of developing anything with the tool. We can customize any functionality as per any business challenge.""Siebel CRM is the number one CRM product in the world.""Siebel CRM is used for distributing information between systems, trouble ticketing, and case management.""Siebel offers a high level of customization which has been valuable. The solution also offers the ability to model complex products."

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Cons
"Some kind of bot assistance, some kind of artificial intelligence to help people solve the problems, would be interesting.""The solution's initial setup process was complex...The technical support my company receives from the implementation partners of the solution is not that great.""There were initial difficulties when I started using the application.""There are certain digital features that need to be incorporated, such as IOP.""I have seen that one of the areas that my company has identified for improvement might be the rental management capabilities within the solution.""The CRM was shaky and although this improves in Apps 10, there is room for improvement.""I'm a business analyst, so I do a lot of customer-facing work. I take calls from businesses I have to troubleshoot. One thing that bugs me is the error messages you get from IFS. If I get an error message, I have to dig to find the cause because, often, the error message doesn't precisely describe the problem. It'll hint about where the problem lies, but you have to work to find the root cause. It doesn't help in my situation. You expect an error message to point to the field or what is causing the issue.""Sometimes from the sales perspective, clients don't always fully understand how large a task or a project they're getting involved in when they decide, "We're going to switch across to IFS." They could probably do a little bit more, maybe around preparing people for these projects."

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"The UI could be improved by being fully cloud native as this is what our customers are looking for. It would also be great to see what updates are coming up for release and for updates to take place automatically without manual intervention.""I want Oracle to improve the tool’s UI with a vanilla application. I would also like to see an insurance broking vertical in their future releases. There are thousands of brokers who look for an insurance broking solution.""Currently, Siebel CRM is not helping the agent provide faster feedback to the customer.""Oracle needs to improve its support. The major drawback I've observed with Siebel CRM is that Oracle hasn't taken appropriate steps to improve it since 2019. We noticed a steep downfall because Oracle was slow to roll out upgrades like Open UI. By the time these upgrades were available, the market had shifted to cloud solutions, which competitors were already providing much earlier.""Siebel CRM can improve as an ERP and for a few corporate business workloads.""The backend performance of Siebel could be improved as it is often slow. In addition, the Open UI is not that responsive.""Siebel is pricey compared to other CRM tools. That's the problem. Although it's a highly stable and functionally rich application, customers are not willing to pay that price for it. Customers can find CRM software that gives them similar functionality at a lower price. There are so many others on the market like Salesforce.""Siebel CRM should improve its UI. Because it's all about the customer experience and how the customer experiences it, the internal customer is more important for CRM than the people handling the company. So, you get frustrated if you don't have a very good user interface and user experience."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is better to buy implementation services from IFS than from partners"
  • "Licensing is on an annual basis, with no additional costs."
  • "Ask for all-inclusive pricing, as they are pretty flexible if you ask for custom models."
  • "Pricing is an area that could be improved. They could be more competitive."
  • "IFS Applications is expensive software, but it's on par with SAP and Oracle. It's for large enterprises and government entities and not for small and medium-sized enterprises. They have one licensing model, but if you want to have a module-specific license, they provide component-based licenses. Unlike SAP and Oracle, it doesn't have different levels of licensing. It's one level of licensing."
  • "There's an additional yearly cost for support."
  • "There are varying license levels that you can purchase."
  • "IFS Applications are competitive in terms of pricing compared to other vendors, such as SAP, Oracle, and Epicor. They are generally cheaper, especially for licensing costs."
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  • "Its licensing is yearly."
  • "The price of Siebel CRM depends on the usage of the business requirement. For large enterprises the price it's very good but if you are using it for medium scale enterprises, the price is very expensive."
  • "This solution is expensive compared to other solutions in the market. This makes it difficult to convince our customers to use it. The customers who are already using Siebel have thought about moving to Velocity or Salesforce."
  • "I think the tool’s pricing is exaggerated. Once you do the price sizing as per your business needs, you would find that the price of other solutions like Zoho CRM, HubSpot CRM, Salesforce CRM, etc. would be always the same."
  • "The product is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine or ten out of ten since it is an extremely scalable solution that can be used for various use cases with thousands of users.
    Top Answer:IFS Cloud Platform is not a cheap solution, and it is an extremely functional one. I consider it to be a well-priced solution compared to other mid-range or high-end ERP solutions. From a price… more »
    Top Answer:I think that with the latest version of the product in the cloud, the user experience is very good since it is highly configurable and very capable software. I have seen that one of the areas that my… more »
    Top Answer:Siebel is easy to configure and comes with various pre-built industry verticals, so it doesn't require much effort. If you want to roll out Siebel in telecom or manufacturing, they have the verticals… more »
    Top Answer:Siebel has been on the market for the last two decades. It used to be the top solution, but nowadays, you have cloud-based CRMs, so it's a little outdated.
    Top Answer:Siebel is a customer relationship management tool. You store customer information, complaints, and opportunities in the solution and use it to maintain that kind of information. We are system… more »
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    12th
    out of 169 in CRM
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    Also Known As
    IFS Applications, Assyst, IFS Cloud
    Siebel Sales
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    Overview

    IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service​​​​​​​. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.

    Siebel CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and service processes. With its robust features and user-friendly interface, Siebel CRM enables organizations to effectively manage customer interactions and enhance customer satisfaction. The solution offers a wide range of modules, including sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer service management, allowing businesses to automate and optimize their customer-facing activities. 

    Siebel CRM also provides advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, enabling businesses to gain valuable insights into their customer data and make informed decisions. With its flexible deployment options, including on-premises and cloud-based solutions, Siebel CRM can be tailored to meet the unique needs of any organization. 

    Sample Customers
    Carlsberg, Pukka, Aston Martin, Sky, China Airlines, Cimcorp, Mini, Pepsi.
    Hover Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Lawn Tennis Association, Tªrk Telekom, Bouygues Telecom, City of Atlanta, IGEPA IT-SERVICE GmbH, ec4u expert consulting AG, Salud Responde, Sascar, Banca Transilvania, UL, Ingersoll Rand, The Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company46%
    Educational Organization15%
    Transportation Company8%
    Training & Coaching Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business13%
    Large Enterprise88%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    IFS Cloud Platform vs. Siebel CRM
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IFS Cloud Platform vs. Siebel CRM and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    IFS Cloud Platform is ranked 12th in CRM with 29 reviews while Siebel CRM is ranked 5th in CRM with 17 reviews. IFS Cloud Platform is rated 7.8, while Siebel CRM is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of IFS Cloud Platform writes "Robust, customizable, and modern". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Siebel CRM writes "Comes with complaint management feature but improvement is needed in UI ". IFS Cloud Platform is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and IBM Maximo, whereas Siebel CRM is most compared with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SAP CRM, Oracle CRM, Oracle CX Sales and Salesforce Sales Cloud. See our IFS Cloud Platform vs. Siebel CRM report.

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