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Oracle Eloqua vs SAP Marketing Cloud comparison

 

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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

Oracle Eloqua
Ranking in Marketing Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Marketing Automation
8th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Marketing Resource Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of Oracle Eloqua is 7.7%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Marketing Cloud is 4.5%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Eloqua7.7%
SAP Marketing Cloud4.5%
Other87.8%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Madhan Krishnamoorthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with CRM and third-party systems significantly boosts campaign management
The native integration could be improved, as Oracle Eloqua has decommissioned it. Manual uploads require changing the data priority order to top priority. Sometimes form capturing data fails, and campaign response issues occur. The pricing of Oracle Eloqua is quite high as it is an Oracle product. Compared to other marketing automation platforms such as Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Pardot, the price point is higher. The technical support is rated at eight because it can be difficult to get in touch with them after working hours. Support is only available during business hours, so if assistance is needed outside of the nine-to-five window, users must wait until the next day.
Abhijit Misra - PeerSpot reviewer
Integrates well with master data but user experience and integration need improvement
Predictive Analytics in SAP Marketing Cloud is effective, but it requires two essential elements. The data should be correct and sufficient enough to run Predictive Analytics, and the right algorithms need to be included in the marketing decision-making process. In Predictive Analytics, certain algorithms can be used, but it has limited use because it does not cater to the complete business needs of the client. The solution is easy to customize, but it requires having the right data model attached to the dashboard. If the data model is correct, the data on the dashboard can be manipulated very easily. However, if the data model is incorrect and does not bring in the right elements of KPIs and dashboards, upgrading the data model becomes a challenging exercise. SAP's user interface from a user story point of view rates six to seven out of ten. The user experience could be improved, but in terms of flexibility, it functions adequately when data is available. Without available data, none of the dashboards can function.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Oracle Eloqua is easier to use compared to Salesforce Marketing Cloud because Salesforce requires their own scripting called AMPScript, while in Oracle Eloqua, you only need CSS, HTML, and occasionally JavaScript."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"It provides good support for really large databases."
"Oracle Eloqua is easier to use compared to Salesforce Marketing Cloud because Salesforce requires their own scripting called AMPScript, while in Oracle Eloqua, you only need CSS, HTML, and occasionally JavaScript."
"The solution is good for B2B email marketing."
"It is a user-friendly product."
"The ease of maintenance is the most valuable feature."
"I've used other marketing automation tools, like Marketo, that require more technical knowledge. Eloqua is straightforward and user-friendly."
"Segmentation and campaigning are very important features."
"SAP Marketing Cloud integrates effectively with the SAP data, ensuring all the master data gets aligned effectively with marketing."
 

Cons

"The solution should consider adding functionality related to event listening, such as webhooks."
"There are some things where improvement is needed. For me, it would be great if they integrated a tool like AI configuration capabilities within Eloqua itself."
"Crashes can occur due to integration with different systems, including third-party tools such as Zapier and SixSense."
"The product's initial setup process could be better."
"Eloqua doesn't have built-in features for WhatsApp marketing or SMS functionality."
"Some areas of Oracle Eloqua that could be improved include enhancements for campaign features, such as the ability to filter contacts based on date intervals or related functionalities that currently require installing apps from the Oracle App Market."
"The dashboards or the data which we get from insights reports could be improved."
"The solution does not have a good database architecture."
"Email response could be improved."
"Integration with third-party solutions is challenging with SAP Marketing Cloud."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Eloqua's pricing is medium."
"Oracle Eloqua is quite an affordable solution."
"The solution is expensive."
"Our licensing costs are yearly."
"Oracle Eloqua can be expensive compared to alternatives."
"The tool is pricey compared to products like Marketo."
"It's quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Healthcare Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Eloqua?
One improvement I would suggest for Oracle Eloqua is establishing data modeling capabilities where you can link various custom data objects to create multiple tables together, allowing access to da...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Eloqua?
I'm currently working with Oracle Eloqua Enterprise version. I work as a consultant for Accenture, which is an MNC, and we provide services to other clients who want us to work for them in marketin...
What do you like most about Oracle Eloqua?
I've used other marketing automation tools, like Marketo, that require more technical knowledge. Eloqua is straightforward and user-friendly.
What needs improvement with SAP Marketing Cloud?
There are three main areas for improvement in SAP Marketing Cloud. The user experience side needs enhancement to improve the interface so that more marketing analytics can be used. Pre-configured c...
What is your primary use case for SAP Marketing Cloud?
My clients mainly use SAP Marketing Cloud for campaign management, sales force effectiveness, and marketing analytics that is supposed to be captured and insights need to come out of that data side...
 

Also Known As

Eloqua, Oracle Marketing Cloud
SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Thomson Reuters, The Dow Chemical Company, Avid, LifeSize, and Avalara.
PT XL Axiata Tbk, Lenovo, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Sailing Team Germany, CHIO Aachen, Danone, Evoshield, Mohawk Industries, FC Bayern Munchen AG, D. SWAROVSKI KG, WeissBeerger, Groupe SAMSE, Cox Communications Inc.
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