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Jive vs Salesforce Service Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 27, 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

Jive
Ranking in Knowledge Management Software
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (38th), Web Content Management (42nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (7th), Enterprise Social Software (13th), Enterprise Intranet (11th)
Salesforce Service Cloud
Ranking in Knowledge Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (2nd), Help Desk Software (4th), IT Alerting and Incident Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Knowledge Management Software category, the mindshare of Jive is 1.5%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Service Cloud is 4.8%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Knowledge Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

GD
A flexible solution that improves our administrative efficiency
We use Jive-n for followups on details regarding purchase orders, shipping documents, and other information We are able to handle more than one hundred POs at any given time with their shipping docs and info, with only one person in charge. This solution provides great flexibility of permission…
MARIA PILAR CANDA - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved customer service and post-sales support saves time
The solution could be more affordable as it's quite expensive for some organizations, particularly middle-sized companies. Additionally, finding technical talent for improving the solution is challenging. Configuring Flows in Salesforce Service Cloud is very difficult. There are very few technical people in the market capable of implementing all the flows that clients need at this moment. It's primarily a matter of talent limitation, and flow is the technical mechanism of Salesforce Service Cloud for process automation. In general, while they have the knowledge and help solve problems, finding the right person to address specific issues is very challenging.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We are able to handle more than one hundred POs at any given time with their shipping docs and info, with only one person in charge."
"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."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a user-friendly and flexible CRM tool that provides good accessibility and security."
"It is a stable product."
"Nobody can compete with Salesforce Service Cloud's scalability."
"Salesforce Service Cloud offers several notable features. It includes robust case routing, escalation capabilities, entitlement mapping, and entanglement rules. Additionally, it supports Computer Telephone Integration (CTI), which allows for automatic case generation when a call is made to a designated number."
"Salesforce Service Cloud improved our organization with its mobile capabilities."
"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's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up."
 

Cons

"The search engine could be improved and also provide some kind of indexing."
"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."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"It is kind of a struggle to get a report that shows something you want it to show."
"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 support team is limited and does not typically go above and beyond like some companies. Unless you have premium support, assistance is restricted."
"The integrations with other solutions can be improved."
"I would like to add some bot features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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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."
"The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
"The price is too expensive."
"The price of the solution depends on how many users need access to it"
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a highly expensive solution"
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a bit expensive."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive. I worked with ExactTarget over five years ago, and it was quite pricey then. Not everyone could afford it. Salesforce has different tiers for different kinds of users. It's expensive considering their features and services, but they offer best-in-class solutions."
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Comparison Review

it_user8925 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Service Cloud?
The approximate licensing costs for Salesforce Service Cloud are around three hundred dollars a year per user.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Service Cloud?
The solution could be more affordable as it's quite expensive for some organizations, particularly middle-sized companies. Additionally, finding technical talent for improving the solution is chall...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Service Cloud?
We have many clients with Salesforce Service Cloud and numerous use cases. The main use is in the sales area rather than the marketing area. We utilize it for customer service and customer post-sal...
 

Also Known As

Clearspace, Jive SBS, Jive Engage, Jive-x, Jive-n
Service Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Eloqua, Hitachi Data Systems,T-Mobile, UBM, Thomson-Reuters, Groupon, Nike, Cisco, and others.
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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