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OpenText Solutions Business Manager vs Salesforce Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Solutions Business...
Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
38th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (10th)
Salesforce Platform
Ranking in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
97
Ranking in other categories
PaaS Clouds (9th), Mobile Development Platforms (4th), Rapid Application Development Software (6th), Low-Code Development Platforms (6th), No-Code Development Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies category, the mindshare of OpenText Solutions Business Manager is 0.2%. The mindshare of Salesforce Platform is 2.9%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Platform2.9%
OpenText Solutions Business Manager0.2%
Other96.9%
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
 

Featured Reviews

it_user713322 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech company with 51-200 employees
We've used it for traditional help desk and defect tracking endeavors
It is the Swiss Army knife of software applications. If you have a process, SBM can be easily used to track and report on that process We've used it for traditional help desk and defect tracking endeavors, but we've also used it for HR, Marketing, and even some non-traditional government…
Sharmila-K - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Transformations and Infrastructure Delivery Manager at a university with 10,001+ employees
Integration processes improve but scripting requires effort
The updates, pricing part, and upgrades to the products are some of the most valuable features with the Salesforce Platform.With the Salesforce Platform, I have minimal experience of approximately one and a half years. I get minimal exposure, once every three or two months, especially during holidays. The Salesforce Platform is connected to the cloud, which is beneficial. When it is integrated with different tools such as Microsoft BI Analytics, it helps us analyze much better. Currently, the integration itself is tricky as we have to use extensive scripting. It should be more of a plug-in and use solution. That is the only issue I see, but otherwise, I appreciate it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Estimates from all teams are visible in one general ticket (PFC)."
"The Composer is absolutely a magical tool, allowing you to get a fully functional app based on your process sketch in a couple of hours, without knowing BPMN notation."
"Allows us to automate work flows to provision IS services."
"There was a significant ROI, as the development of weekly metrics from Excel spreadsheets, Lotus Notes databases, Access databases, and some Word documents went from a two to three day affair to a process that now takes seconds."
"Salesforce's strongest feature is reporting especially. It's also a lot more usable than other platforms I've worked with. It has a great user experience, with the ability to filter and access information in real-time."
"Automation of process steps have saved us millions of dollars by removing manual steps and activities."
"We haven't had any issues with stability so far."
"Marketing and Sales Lead, Forecasting, Campaign management."
"The solution scales extremely well."
"I like using the reports feature, but also the fact that we are able to have a smooth process when it comes to leads and opportunities."
"We've done a solid job managing past account history, enabling us to quickly review past activities and the contacts we've engaged with. Now, Salesforce has integrated a LinkedIn feature, streamlining the process by eliminating the need to manually input data into LinkedIn separately. This integration adds LinkedIn profiles to customer profiles, enhancing efficiency. They've also introduced a sales console platform."
"From a capability standpoint, Salesforce has really met our needs."
 

Cons

"User interface and links between tickets. For me, Jira is the ideal tool."
"Response time could improve."
"Reporting is generally very good, but people always want more."
"They need an easy way of getting details and then adding to it and then being able to do it in a more simplified way"
"There's a learning curve. It was a bit hard to understand the logical way of working with it, just at the beginning."
"The reporting functionality is not very intuitive."
"The solution is a bit expensive."
"I think the interface should be enhanced and more user-friendly."
"If you have resellers or distributors, you just need to figure out a way to set up the system in the backend."
"The product's pricing model could be improved, as some features are only available in paid modules, which can be costly."
"I would like Salesforce to recommend related opportunities within the organization that have been taken to closure, so we can fast track new opportunities based on past experiences."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's additional features can be expensive."
"The cost is reasonable for the corporations I work for. I would say an average would be around $100 per month per user."
"I rate this solution a six out of ten for pricing. Though the solution is on the pricier side, it still offers good value for money."
"It is an expensive program."
"In general, the price is an area where there is always room for improvement."
"Costly, but it is the top product in SaaS/PaaS. Pricing is more for large to enterprise level companies."
"Salesforce does a user capacity analysis on a regular basis. For example, if you're not using certain areas, you may lose access. If you don't go in and quote and edit quotes, all of a sudden you may lose your rights to quote."
"The solution is a bit expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise39
 

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager, Serena Solutions Business Manager, TeamTrack
Salesforce1, Force.com, Salesforce App Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

eBay, AgustaWestland, EMI Music, LenderLive, Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
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