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Notion 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

Notion
Ranking in Knowledge Management Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (9th), Document Automation Software (3rd)
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 Notion is 13.6%, up from 4.1% 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

Iván Fanego - PeerSpot reviewer
Creates customizable systems and improve team collaboration
Notion is a very flexible and customizable platform, allowing users to create whatever they need. The most impactful feature for project management is the ability to invite multiple client stakeholders without complication. Once I understand the basics, it's easy to use despite an initial learning curve. It also significantly improves team collaboration through customized views and visualizations of data.
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

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its flexibility...The initial setup of Notion is easy."
"The ability to create and organize notes, plans, and technical content in a single platform is the product's most valuable feature."
"Notion has a lot of integrations."
"It is easy to use, and I love its UI."
"The product has a valuable feature for databases. It has a table and a calendar view and saves various documents in the system."
"I rate Notion a ten out of ten."
"I like the high level of customization in Notion."
"Notion is heavily used in my workflow."
"The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready."
"Nobody can compete with Salesforce Service Cloud's scalability."
"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."
"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 is a user-friendly and flexible CRM tool that provides good accessibility and security."
"The interface is quite user-friendly."
"The strength lies in its ability to work cohesively with other systems, creating a centralized hub that enhances efficiency and collaboration across various functionalities within our organization."
"We use Salesforce Service Cloud for lead management and opportunity management."
 

Cons

"It is complicated to connect Notion with external systems."
"Notion has one big downside: the lack of an offline mode. If the internet or Notion's servers are down, I cannot access information. This is a big disadvantage."
"The linked view of database, along with the sharing and permission settings, are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
"If the internet or Notion's servers are down, I cannot access information. This is a big disadvantage."
"Notion's UI could be better."
"There are a lot of things, but one thing that is absolutely necessary is the mobile application."
"It can be difficult to contact the people at Notion."
"User management needs improvement. It's difficult to determine what information is private. It's a bit complicated for me."
"The solution could continue improving its artificial intelligence capabilities."
"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 pricing for what Salesforce Service Cloud offers is not great."
"The documentation could be improved."
"I'm not deeply engaged with this team, so I don't have extensive experience with it. As you mentioned, I haven't used it much yet, so my experience is limited."
"Salesforce Service Cloud's report functionality could be improved."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's pretty affordable."
"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten. We only need to pay for it if we use it in the workspace."
"Notion is free to use."
"The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
"The solution's pricing can seem steep, especially when you work with a lot of people. If you are working on your own or for another business, the solution's price won't affect you much."
"The pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."
"I pay around $100 per year."
"The product has good pricing."
"The price is too expensive."
"The price of the solution depends on how many users need access to it"
"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."
"Salesforce is very cost-effective."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a highly expensive solution"
"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."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Media Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Notion?
I like the high level of customization in Notion.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Notion?
The licensing and setup cost for Notion is affordable for us as a small company.
What needs improvement with Notion?
The main problem with Notion is that it's not flexible enough for all of the use cases we intend to address. For instance, it is challenging to focus on a single KPI as it's mandatory to have a cha...
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...
 

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