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Marketo vs Oracle CRM vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Marketo's ROI varies; its value depends on business needs, setup quality, and may not suit email-focused strategies.
Sentiment score
4.5
Oracle CRM users report improved efficiency and cost savings, though exact ROI varies and is often user-reported.
Sentiment score
6.6
Salesforce Marketing Cloud boosts ROI with successful campaigns, valuable features, and enhanced marketing efficiency despite measurement challenges.
I have seen some return on investment with Salesforce Marketing Cloud through features such as reporting, automation, and Journey parts that save resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Marketo's customer service receives mixed reviews, with areas for improvement in technical support, response time, and communication.
Sentiment score
6.2
Oracle CRM's customer support is praised for availability but criticized for slow responses and inconsistent issue resolution.
Sentiment score
6.6
Salesforce Marketing Cloud support is rated highly for Premium, less so for Standard, with noted improvement areas in speed and knowledge.
Customer support could be improved, especially for new features.
Salesforce customer service is excellent.
I have communicated with the technical support of Salesforce Marketing Cloud and would give them a rating of 9.5 since they have resolved my issues most of the time and are quite responsive.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Marketo is highly scalable, handling large databases efficiently post-Adobe acquisition, despite longer Salesforce sync times and higher costs.
Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle CRM is scalable, adaptable for varying business needs, but on-premises setups may need additional investments for infrastructure.
Sentiment score
7.7
Salesforce Marketing Cloud effectively scales large data volumes, benefiting enterprises despite costs, with high user satisfaction and advancement capabilities.
The scalability of Salesforce is very good.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate its scalability at 9.5.
Not everyone can use Salesforce Marketing Cloud unless they have some exposure to the platform and understand how it works, which informed my scalability rating.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Marketo is reliable with minor disruptions, efficient syncing, and generally rated highly for stability despite occasional Salesforce delays.
Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle CRM is highly rated for stability, despite installation challenges and minor glitches that don't affect operations significantly.
Sentiment score
8.1
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is stable and reliable, with occasional data issues, recommended for enterprise stability and security.
Stability depends on the data center.
We haven't really had any technical challenges with Oracle CRM.
Regarding the stability of Oracle CRM, nobody is facing any major issues in terms of infrastructure problems whether it is Oracle CRM, Salesforce, or SAP CRM; they are all the same, especially with cloud-based SaaS.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is highly stable.
The maximum downtime I faced was about two to three hours.
 

Room For Improvement

Marketo users request improvements in UI, pricing, integration, analytics, support, scalability, and features for better efficiency and functionality.
Oracle CRM struggles with outdated UI, slow performance, integration issues, high costs, and inadequate support, needing significant enhancements.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud users face challenges with interface changes, integration, customization, and desire improved workflows, security, and mobile enhancements.
Having some calculated formulas in a default format would enhance functionality.
The user interface could be improved.
It's already integrated into our environment, so moving to something else will require a massive investment and change in strategy that we as an organization are not prepared to embark on just yet.
When a client asks for any support, they're often in real trouble and need a prompt response.
The AI feature needs improvement.
It takes the default language and doesn't accept custom language specifications, which creates discomfort in certain scenarios.
There are inaccuracies in how AgentForce retrieves information or interprets data.
We cannot debug the AM Script or SSJS code, which makes code debugging manual.
 

Setup Cost

Marketo's pricing varies by size and features, proving costly for small businesses but relatively affordable compared to some competitors.
Oracle CRM is costly, best for top-tier companies, with scalable pricing and possible discounts on long-term contracts.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud, though costly, is a feature-rich solution favored by large enterprises requiring advanced marketing services.
The solution is cheaper than Alacor.
The pricing is around $10,000 per annum per user.
 

Valuable Features

Marketo excels in automation, Salesforce integration, user interface, analytics, support, integrations, and community training, enhancing marketing efficiency.
Oracle CRM offers customizable, cloud-based solutions with robust integrations, praised for stability, scalability, and comprehensive CRM functionalities.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud excels with cross-channel management, automation, personalization, and integration, enhancing efficiency and customer engagement.
Marketo helps us segment leads into very specific buckets, allowing us to send the right email at the right time.
We are scoring based on behavior without pressure, and it keeps producing excellent results.
The biggest advantage of Oracle CRM for me is the process coverage, ease of use, the UI, and obviously a good amount of analytics; these are the few strengths and seamless integration with any platform.
Currently it's meeting all our needs, hence the migration about six months ago that we moved from on-premise to OCI, to the cloud-based platform to add additional capacity and analytics.
The solution serves end-to-end customer relationship management which includes sales cloud, e-commerce cloud, and marketing cloud.
The feature of Salesforce Marketing Cloud that has had the largest impact on improving my campaign outcomes is the recent WhatsApp integration, which allows Salesforce to connect with subscribers through different channels such as SMS, email, or WhatsApp.
The most valuable features of Salesforce Marketing Cloud include the timely alerts and notification systems, which greatly enhance communication not only with customers but also within dealerships.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud integrates with multiple systems seamlessly, enabling effective lead management.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of Marketo is 11.9%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle CRM is 2.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Marketing Cloud is 20.6%, down from 23.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud20.6%
Marketo11.9%
Oracle CRM2.0%
Other65.5%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Anika Gaur - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective lead management and useability with room for reporting improvements
Customer support could be more helpful. The reporting could be better, with more engaging reports and the ability to collaborate more objects, like opportunities. Incorporating AI features similar to tools like HubSpot and Salesforce account engagement would be beneficial. Additionally, Marketo should work on automating tools and updating the product since it looks similar to how it did five years ago.
Erick Kathurima - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless integration supports comprehensive customer management
I use Oracle CRM for sales purposes The solution serves end-to-end customer relationship management which includes sales cloud, e-commerce cloud, and marketing cloud. This includes reporting and advanced analytics capabilities. The AI feature needs improvement. The technical support also has…
Napitch K - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration challenges impact workflow efficiency
The features of Salesforce Marketing Cloud that I have found most valuable are the Journey Builder and Flow. These capabilities are valuable because they make managing automation easy. Automating customer journeys saves time when scheduling content through every channel, and we can set the automation in advance when planning marketing content. The AI-powered tools such as Salesforce Datorama and Einstein save time and have an impact on marketing strategy decisions for my customers. I have noticed a positive impact from Salesforce Marketing Cloud through customer feedback. For example, a customer mentioned after project completion that it had a significant impact on their marketing team by eliminating the need to hire additional staff for marketing content and planning.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Insurance Company
8%
University
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Marketo?
One of the most important things about Marketo is its focus on GDPR compliance. It helps you follow GDPR and CAN-SPAM...
What needs improvement with Marketo?
The user interface could be improved. I would like to see an updated UI for 2025.
What is your primary use case for Marketo?
As a seasoned Marketo Expert with a decade of experience and a deep understanding of Adobe's ecosystem, I can confide...
What do you like most about Oracle CRM?
The most valuable feature is the ability to automatically enrich deals by connecting to APIs. This allows me to gathe...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle CRM?
The price of Oracle CRM in Vietnam is high, which is a concern. Clients must buy the license once, and if there are u...
What needs improvement with Oracle CRM?
The AI feature needs improvement. The technical support also has room for improvement.
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?
I did not work on any pricing or implementation aspects but learned on my own when dealing with Revenue Cloud products.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
Salesforce Marketing Cloud works effectively as a suite, best-of-suite solution. However, if you want to reuse specif...
 

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Marketo has a customer base of thousands of companies, including Sony, Citrix, BrightTALK, Curves International, HootSuite, Hyundai, SanDisk, and Samsung Electronics.
Turk Telekom, yoo Ltd , Mobilitec, Sanipex Group, ec4u expert consulting AG, Hover Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Lawn Tennis Association, Geodis, Freedom Technology
American Express, Financial Conduct Authority, KPN, Merck KGaA, Peterborough City Council, The Chapar, ADP, Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker, SureFlap, Western Union, Philips
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