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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, and Zoho CRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The initial setup is very easy.""Technical support is completely good.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution.""Our clients appreciate that the solution can be used to monitor everything their customer interacts with in their business.""The feature I like best in Microsoft Dynamics CRM is being able to market to segments instead of choosing individual people to market to.""Right now we're using the financial features, and we haven't tried the inventory. It's useful more on the financial side.""Dynamics is easy to use. There are several fields I can filter.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM has the same features as Salesforce CRM, but what I like about the solution is that it's customizable. It's also one of the top-rated CRMs in the market. I also like that the coverage system of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very, very broad, which means you can do a lot with it versus what you can do with Salesforce CRM."

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"The tracking and monitoring of daily activities within each account is the most valuable aspect of Salesforce Sales Cloud. It allows for staying informed about ongoing activities, ensuring comprehensive visibility into the progress made within each account on a regular basis. Additionally, the plugins that are available, such as ZoolInfo are useful.""It is a good platform that shows consolidation of information for our customer base.""The scalability is good.""The dashboards and dashboard customization are great.""Salesforce Sales Cloud is very user-friendly, and simple to create dashboards and extract the reports. Additionally, it integrates well with other applications.""It is an open the platform with API integration with other systems. Salesforce, it is not a software. It is very famous and available. When you are creating leads, generating leads, opportunities, it is wonderful in the reports as well. Dashboards are amazing.""The ability to work on it from anywhere is most valuable. All you need is a computer, a browser, and an internet connection to access your instance. It can be accessed from anywhere, which is pretty cool and user-friendly.""The most valuable features of Salesforce Sales Cloud are code hub management and sale opportunity management."

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"It has helped to manage, move forward, and also customize my processes. It has helped me with my sales pipeline, sales process, and performance.""Its initial setup process for the cloud-based version is straightforward.""For the most part, the solution is stable.""I am impressed with the product's information on customers.""The camera feature is valuable because it provides a look and feel.""The best thing about Zoho CRM is that it is integrated with other Zoho applications.""I like the solution's reminder feature which is helpful for big projects. There are many tasks that run at the same time. The reminder feature makes things easy for me since I use Zoho's mobile version as well.""I like that it is easy to get data in and out of it. We can export and import CSV files. I also like that the database is hierarchical, which allows me to be able to look at a parent and multiple children."

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Cons
"It could be less complicated for smaller organizations.""Microsoft Dynamics could have better note-taking capabilities. It should have more preset options where you enter notes by clicking a box instead of writing them out.""The overall price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve.""There are more people using Salesforce. Therefore, there are more partners, and applications for it, and is easier to use.""The product is very old.""The solution could improve by having better integration documentation.""The approvals component of Dynamics is complex. It isn't very easy to generate approvals between different departments.""This solution would be easier to use if everything was displayed on one page, to avoid moving from one tab to another tab to add documents or add comments."

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"Sometimes they refresh the production environment, which can be a bit of a challenge.""I need to do a lot of customization to implement an ERP solution for an energy and utilities client versus a BFS client. Salesforce should look at the common customizations each client wants and see how much of that can be standardized into industry-specific specific solutions. That would speed up implementation, so we don't need to go through the same steps a hundred times. Salesforce could do it once and put it out for the rest of the clients to use it.""In the next release, I would like to see more integration.""It would be nice if they had an ERP offering or a firm strategic partnership with a best-in-class ERP. So rather than say they're just ERP agnostic, you would pick whichever ERP you want, which is very generic. I think it would have a lot of merit if they partnered strategically with a best-in-class trusted ERP platform or acquired an ERP platform.""When integrating Salesforce Sales Cloud with other applications it can be difficult to maintain security.""When importing from other apps, it gets messy.""The built-in functionality is a little dated.""The solution's scalability has some limitations."

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"I would like to see more integrations and customization options in the next release.""In Creator, you can do calculations and change another field immediately after you enter any value. If you add the quantity or price in any field, you can immediately change the total in Creator. The same functionality is not directly available in CRM because it is prebuilt.""I have issues with the tool's scalability.""The solution can improve by having a policy that allows us to integrate with the cloud.""They should provide an option to customize modules.""The process of creating reports is not very user-friendly - it takes time, and it's confusing.""I would like to see better integration with Zoho Creator.""Since Zoho CRM is not made for the enterprise kind of company, its stability for enterprise businesses could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We have to buy a separate license in order to implement the social listening feature."
  • "It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
  • "I am not the person who pays for Microsoft Dynamics CRM but it is expensive. I have been using Microsoft Azure, which Microsoft Dynamics CRM is built on, and I know we prepaid for the services. For me as a consumer, I do not think I can afford it, mainly because I am only learning how to use the AI and the rate which they charge is high. In general, Microsoft solutions are expensive and this is most likely due to the brand, this is something you expect. However, the price might be high but you receive a highly secure solution."
  • "There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
  • "The price of the solution is good but could be cheaper."
  • "We have a three-year ELA with all our Microsoft solutions and often we had to do a true-up which was approximately $1,000,000. Additionally, we pay approximately $2,500 a month for support."
  • "Pricing for this software could be cheaper."
  • "The solution is open source and is free. However, it does require a Dynamics 365 subscription."
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  • "The subscription is on a monthly basis."
  • "The main issue is the price. Because it's SaaS, you will have to pay on a monthly or yearly basis."
  • "It is a premium product, so it is not the cheapest solution. I think if it's implemented well, and you're getting the soft cost benefits, the efficiencies, it's justified. But not if you're looking at just apples for apples as a subscription, without the complexity that you can achieve. It can deal with complex business requirements. Some other CRMs can't. But you certainly pay, so it's a premium-charged solution. It's one of the more expensive ones."
  • "I have found Salesforce Sales Cloud to be expensive. However, it is the number one CRM solution in the world. It is worth the money."
  • "The main thing is it is costly. Salesforce it is not cheap, it's costly. Some of our customers say it is a costly solution. So, we have lost some sale opportunities regarding the high price. This is the main thing that we are facing. It is sales per user and the user price is about $150 per month, per user for the Enterprise Edition. The other edition is less than this, but it is costly. A company that has 70 or 80 users would pay more than $8,000 USD yearly because it is cloud based."
  • "My understanding is that Salesforce is a little bit expensive, but in terms of the efficiencies, automation, and visibility, I think it's definitely value for money."
  • "Implementation and add-ons may be additional costs."
  • "Being license based, the license varies by type. The pricing is considered average."
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  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "It is around $1000 a month."
  • "Compared to other CRMs, it is very cheap."
  • "We have an annual license fee that costs $12,000."
  • "If you compare the pricing with SAP, it is well priced and you are able to pay as you go."
  • "We pay for an annual license to use this solution."
  • "There is an annual license."
  • "The licensing is the subscription, where we pay $50 per month per user."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve the user experience in the process of creating and activating offers. Sometimes, the process… more »
    Top Answer:We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to control sales advancements in our company.
    Top Answer:Salesforce's price worldwide is very high. Salesforce's price in the Indian market is also high. The high price of the… more »
    Top Answer:Salesforce Sales Cloud has lots of features and capabilities since it allows you to create multiple applications related… more »
    Top Answer:Zoho CRM integrates easily with customer service workflows.
    Top Answer:The product is affordable. I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:The reporting for developers should be improved.
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    2nd
    out of 169 in CRM
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    4,714
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    Average Words per Review
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    3rd
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    5,747
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    Average Words per Review
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    Also Known As
    Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
    Sales Cloud, SFDC, Salesforce
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and customer service processes. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, it enables organizations to effectively manage their customer interactions and drive business growth.

    One of the key features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its sales automation capabilities. It allows sales teams to track leads, manage opportunities, and close deals more efficiently. The solution provides a centralized platform for managing customer information, enabling sales representatives to access real-time data and make informed decisions. It also offers tools for forecasting, pipeline management, and sales analytics, helping businesses optimize their sales processes and drive revenue growth.

    In addition to sales automation, Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers robust marketing automation features. It enables marketers to create and execute targeted marketing campaigns, track campaign performance, and generate actionable insights. The solution provides tools for lead management, email marketing, social media integration, and customer segmentation, allowing businesses to engage with their customers effectively and drive marketing ROI.

    Furthermore, Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps organizations deliver exceptional customer service. It provides a unified view of customer interactions, enabling customer service representatives to deliver personalized and timely support. The solution offers case management, a knowledge base, and self-service portal capabilities, empowering customers to find answers to their queries and resolve issues on their own. It also provides tools for service analytics and reporting, helping businesses identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.

    Salesforce Sales Cloud is the most widely used of sales tools and sales automation software, speeding and streamlining all phases of sales from lead management to analytics and forecasting. Thanks to Salesforce Sales Cloud, more than 100,000+ customers and 2 million subscribers worldwide can manage people and processes more effectively, pursue more business in less time, and close more deals.

    Zoho CRM empowers organizations with a complete customer relationship lifecycle management solution for managing organization-wide Sales, Marketing, Customer Support & Service and Inventory Management.

    Sample Customers
    Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Kuoni Global Travel Services, Financial Times, Just Eat, Jobsite, H.R. Owen, PlayerLayer, O2, DMGT, Philips, Xtreme.ie, Business Stream, Remote Asset Management, Dialogue Group
    JetHub, Anderson Sales Advantage, ActionCoach, Milagro Advisory Group, TECO Pneumatic, Proteomics Consult
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Non Tech Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization70%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Manufacturing Company2%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Non Tech Company9%
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    Educational Organization81%
    Computer Software Company3%
    Government2%
    Financial Services Firm2%
    Company Size
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    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise72%
    Large Enterprise21%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business71%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise16%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise83%
    Large Enterprise9%
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