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Oracle CX Sales vs Salesforce Essentials comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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
7.1
Oracle CX Sales enhances revenue, reduces costs, boosts team efficiency, and improves lead conversion with real-time data insights.
Sentiment score
8.0
Salesforce Essentials offers good ROI with easy implementation, accelerating sales and benefits realized in about three years.
It also reduced delays in reporting and forecasting decisions since teams were working from the same real-time data instead of manually compiling updates from different resources.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
There is a 20% to 30% increase in sales.
Talent Acquisition Trainee at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
I can quantify that my team is saving time by saying it feels like a ten out of nine because whatever dataset we require, we get from Oracle CX Sales.
Chief Financial Officer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
The ROI was always in a positive direction.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Oracle CX Sales is applauded for responsive support, usability, cost-effectiveness, despite some challenges with feature enhancements.
Sentiment score
6.3
Salesforce Essentials offers responsive service with minimal issues; users praise its reliability and effective customer support.
I decided on Oracle CX Sales specifically over other alternatives because it is easy to use, cost-effective, and has great technical support.
Chief Financial Officer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Their service and uptime is phenomenal.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
Salesforce Essentials has excellent customer service.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I would evaluate their support and customer service with Salesforce Essentials as pretty decent, diligent, and to the point.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
Oracle CX Sales is scalable and popular for its performance, integration, flexibility, and growing potential compared to Salesforce.
Sentiment score
6.9
Salesforce Essentials is highly scalable, supporting diverse teams from small to large, and is praised for easy user addition.
I rate scalability as ten out of ten because it is inherently scalable.
Sales Head - ICT Sector at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
It is one of the most scalable systems available.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Oracle CX Sales is stable and reliable, but users note minor issues and suggest improvements, affecting overall satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.6
Salesforce Essentials is highly stable and available, with few bugs or downtimes, though occasional automation delays occur.
The biggest friction point with Oracle CX Sales is that sometimes it goes down.
Chief Financial Officer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Salesforce Essentials has proven stable, with no downtime that affects my work.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle CX Sales requires UI/UX enhancements and improved integration, performance, and customization to boost usability and user adoption.
Salesforce Essentials struggles with integration, UI, and pricing, needing improvements in analytics, mobile interface, and automation features.
The biggest friction point or frustration I encountered with Oracle CX Sales is the complexity at times, especially when navigating deeper workflows or trying to customize reports and processes.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
If I could change one thing about Oracle CX Sales, it would be to remove the five-minute data delay so we could get real-time data by the second.
Chief Financial Officer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
The biggest friction point I have encountered with Oracle CX Sales has been user adoption, as sales teams are accustomed to using separate sheets, emails, or legacy CRMs, making it difficult to run and maintain data consistency.
Talent Acquisition Trainee at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Instead of requiring users to think about system navigation and clicking procedures, they can simply follow a workflow that guides them through the process.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
There are other competitors, like Zoho CRM, that offer similar features at a lower cost.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Salesforce Essentials operates in a table format where the entire user interface is based on tables, more specifically pivot tables.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Oracle CX Sales is costly but valued for features and security, with pricing levels and discounts available, compared to Salesforce.
Salesforce Essentials licensing is costly but valued for flexibility and add-ons, with some finding additional professional expenses burdensome.
The cost of running Salesforce Essentials is significant.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
The costs associated with Salesforce Essentials are substantial, which is a drawback compared to competitors who offer similar services for less.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Oracle CX Sales streamlines sales processes with analytics, automation, mobile access, AI tools, and collaboration features for enhanced efficiency.
Salesforce Essentials offers robust features and user-friendly design but may be costly for some businesses.
The solution also offers robust analytical capabilities, enabling us to analyze reasons for wins or losses and strategically adjust our approach.
Sales Head - ICT Sector at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
With this solution, the teams had a single place to manage customer information, pipeline updates, and reporting, which made collaboration much smoother.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
Another key feature is lead and opportunity management, tracking leads from creation to conversion, managing the entire sales pipeline and deal stages, and performing sales forecasting, which helps predict revenue and track performance.
Talent Acquisition Trainee at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Their reporting and analytics features have a very significant impact on my company's operational efficiency.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Salesforce Essentials is excellent because it is one of the most flexible CRMs available.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
It is very customizable to specific needs.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle CX Sales
Ranking in CRM
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Opportunity Management (9th), Sales Force Automation (5th)
Salesforce Essentials
Ranking in CRM
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Oracle CX Sales is 1.1%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Essentials is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle CX Sales1.1%
Salesforce Essentials0.6%
Other98.3%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

SF
Talent Acquisition Trainee at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
Integrated customer data has improved visibility and supports data driven sales decisions
The biggest friction point I have encountered with Oracle CX Sales has been user adoption, as sales teams are accustomed to using separate sheets, emails, or legacy CRMs, making it difficult to run and maintain data consistency. Data migration issues arise when customer data comes from multiple systems, leading to duplicates, incomplete, or inconsistent records that need to be cleaned. Additionally, the integration complexity of connecting with ERP, marketing, and other enterprise applications requires ensuring real-time synchronization, addressing varying business needs, and reaching agreement during workshops can take time. Change management is also challenging, as users often resist change and require additional communication and training to stabilize processes. If I could change one thing about Oracle CX Sales to make my workflow easier, it would be to simplify some of the configuration and customization projects. While Oracle CX Sales is very powerful, certain customizations and integrations can require advanced expertise, increasing implementation times and complexity. I would also simplify the user interface to enhance the experience for occasional users, as new users sometimes need additional training.
SB
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Creates efficient integrations and boosts operational efficiency through comprehensive dashboards
I have experience with products such as Acronis and Huntress, though Salesforce Essentials serves a different purpose. I have had experience with Huntress for the last few months as we are an MSSP and offer Huntress to our clients. I have used Odoo and HubSpot recently, though not extensively. The main differences between Salesforce Essentials and HubSpot or Odoo is the market presence. It is comparable to the Windows versus Linux situation because both have a huge presence. They have deeper pockets so they can spend money on collecting insights and developing features. Integration and good partnerships with major companies make Salesforce Essentials better than the others.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
26%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle CX Sales?
The biggest friction point I have encountered with Oracle CX Sales has been user adoption, as sales teams are accustomed to using separate sheets, emails, or legacy CRMs, making it difficult to run...
What is your primary use case for Oracle CX Sales?
My main use case for Oracle CX Sales is that we use it but not on a daily basis. When we do use Oracle CX Sales, it is for the CRM customer engagement application from Oracle that helps organizatio...
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle CX Sales?
For someone considering Oracle CX Sales who has a workflow similar to mine, I would advise focusing on strong lead and opportunity management, the Customer 360 view, AI-driven forecasting and insig...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Essentials?
Salesforce Essentials is very expensive, but it delivers exceptional value. It is a good platform to have if you can afford it because it has numerous add-ons and modules. Anything that Salesforce ...
What needs improvement with Salesforce Essentials?
The mobile access can be improved in several ways. Salesforce Essentials operates in a table format where the entire user interface is based on tables, more specifically pivot tables. This is not v...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Essentials?
I have experience with Salesforce Essentials' Tableau and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, but not extensively. I was more focused on their CRM platform, specifically the core CRM and sales basics. My e...
 

Also Known As

Oracle Sales Cloud
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Batesville, PROMATIS software GmbH, Grupo Arcor, Australian Finance Group Ltd., King Lai Hygienic Materials Co. Ltd., Nico International, Bausch & Lomb India Pvt. Ltd., Acorn Paper Products Company, Beijing East United Grid Technology Co. Ltd., Namu Tech Co. Ltd.
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