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OnSolve Platform for Critical Event Management vs Salesforce Service Cloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

OnSolve Platform for Critic...
Ranking in IT Alerting and Incident Management
15th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mass Notification Software (2nd), Critical Event Management (CEM) (6th)
Salesforce Service Cloud
Ranking in IT Alerting and Incident Management
6th
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), Knowledge Management Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the IT Alerting and Incident Management category, the mindshare of OnSolve Platform for Critical Event Management is 2.5%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Service Cloud is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Alerting and Incident Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user826692 - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows for a systematic and uniform method of alerting personnel in every location, but the user interface is too complicated
Emergency alerting for a global company in 14 countries It allows for a systematic and uniform method of alerting personnel in every location. It has the same general functions as most emergency alerting systems. The placeholder dropdowns for message templates are useful. The user interface is…
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

"It allows for a systematic and uniform method of alerting personnel in every location.​"
"The placeholder dropdowns for message templates are useful.​"
"It's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up."
"I don't have the specific details, but I'm aware that Salesforce is used for campaigns, decision-making processes, and order submissions. I'm currently in the learning phase and not familiar with all the details."
"The instant input of feedback into the CRM systems by case management is one of the impactful features"
"Salesforce Service Cloud improved our organization with its mobile capabilities."
"With Salesforce Service Cloud, customers can have end-to-end visibility from inquiry to delivery."
"The main benefit of Salesforce Service Cloud is that everything is in the cloud. We can track the entire customer journey from lead to account or opportunity. The CRM is in the cloud, while the financial transactions are in NetSuite. By integrating these applications, we get a complete view of the business. Some integrations are event-driven, while others are batch integrations that run at scheduled times. We also build reports using our in-house analytics tool to help leadership make decisions."
"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."
"In terms of visibility to my boss and the team, it does help a lot."
 

Cons

"The user interface is too complicated and aspects that should be offered, such as email subject line editing, are not."
"Conference calling requires a complicated syntax formula.​"
"Reporting could be improved."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved and enhanced."
"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."
"Salesforce Service Cloud's report functionality could be improved."
"The solution could continue improving its artificial intelligence capabilities."
"The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"The support team is limited and does not typically go above and beyond like some companies. Unless you have premium support, assistance is restricted."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Salesforce Service Cloud is a bit expensive."
"The price is too expensive."
"Only enterprise businesses can afford the solution, and small companies cannot afford it."
"The licensing is flexible. Companies pay for what they use. However, a company with very small needs might find it difficult to justify the cost. Overall, it's in the medium price range."
"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."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
"The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a highly expensive solution"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 pricing of Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive compared to other solutions like our current SAP CRM ( /products/sap-crm-reviews ), which is much cheaper.
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Service Cloud?
I used Salesforce Service Cloud ( /products/salesforce-service-cloud-reviews ) for our sales agents to track visits, gather feedback from customers, and capture orders.
 

Also Known As

Send Word Now, OnSolve MIR3, OnSolve CodeRED, OnSolve SmartNotice, OnSolve TelAlert
Service Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Gift of Life Michigan, The Salvation Army Greater New York Division, PR Newswire, Carnival Group, The United Network for Organ Sharing, Virgin Atlantic, University of Delaware, NetApp, CME Group
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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