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We performed a comparison between Salesforce Service Cloud and SAP CRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The complexity of the solution is very less.""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.""The most valuable feature of Salesforce Service Cloud is its ease of use.""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.""The three major pillars of Salesforce Service Cloud are the SSL, Chatter, and the Dispatcher Console, which routes calls to the technicians.""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.""We use Salesforce Service Cloud for lead management and opportunity management.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."

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"The solution is highly scalable.""The solution's contract management and product hierarchy features of SAP CRM are the most beneficial for our business operations.""It provides innovative ideas for implementation.""The most valuable feature for me is the flexibility to consolidate the products.""It was comfortable setting up the tool.""The product integrates with third-party tools easily.""The stability is good.""The solution is stable."

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Cons
"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.""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.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations.""Salesforce should include maps as a default offering so that, as a customer, I can view where the technician is on the geographical map.""The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.""Knowledge Management platform could use some intelligence improvements. Data mining techniques for recommending the most relevant knowledge articles would be beneficial. Currently, that selection process is more administrative. AI could be used here.""The pricing for what Salesforce Service Cloud offers is not great."

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"The B2C features of SAP are strong, but they are not very known to the public and companies. They must make it more known for B2C applications or B2C use cases.""They should improve the design to make it more appealing to users.""The product is very expensive.""The implementation and integrations could be better. After we went into the production environment, we had some issues. Most of them were with the ERP integration. Many other issues were around the client's integrations between the ERP and CRM platforms. It could be more user-friendly. It wasn't very user-friendly initially, but now it's easier for them to use. Now, the users can use that platform better than at the beginning. We would like to see reports with more analytic features and artificial intelligence in the next release. For example, show more metrics and KPIs and more dynamic dashboards. Because the platform has some models, but it's not easy to use. It's a little complex.""The product's pricing could be better.""There is no scope for integration because SAP does not allow any personal integration.""In terms of visibility of the data, there's a very limited set that we have access to and sometimes it's very difficult and not user-friendly to analyze from front end to back end. It's the biggest challenge, even if I'm working with an organization where we've implemented SAP.""In the future, machine learning and artificial intelligence functionality need to be included."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
  • "Salesforce is not a cheap product. It can be expensive."
  • "The price is too expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
  • "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."
  • "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."
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  • "SAP CRM offers a free trial for anyone wanting to test the product before purchasing it."
  • "They should reduce the price to target small businesses."
  • "The company has seen an increase in revenue."
  • "There is a license required for the solution and most of my clients purchase an annual license."
  • "SAP CRM is an expensive solution and is the most challenging aspect of the solution."
  • "SAP CRM costs approximately a couple of thousand a month."
  • "Its price is reasonable. As compared to other CRMs, this CRM is competitively priced. They have multiple flavors with different sets of functionality. Pricing is based on the flavor that suits your requirement. If you have more users, the cost will come down."
  • "The pricing from SAP is good but it takes time to realize the investment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. 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… more »
    Top Answer:There are a few areas of improvement. * One area for improvement could be in the speed and accuracy of analytics, particularly around resolving cases. There's room to enhance SLA (Service Level… more »
    Top Answer:I'm a system integrator implementing the product for other companies. Typical use cases involve improving interactions with customers in service environments. This could be either a call center setup… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's contract management and product hierarchy features of SAP CRM are the most beneficial for our business operations.
    Top Answer:There is a lot of missing data and data latency issues between the different modules of SAP CRM, which creates a lot of problems. SAP CRM uses a patch program between the modules to send data from one… more »
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    Service Cloud
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    Overview

    Service Cloud is fully customizable support and help desk that provide faster, smarter service that will increase loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. From call-center software to self-service portals, our service solutions enhance your customer service with more responsive, more intuitive, more flexible support that anticipates customer needs.

    SAP CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and service processes. It offers a range of features including lead management, opportunity management, campaign management, and customer service management. With SAP CRM, businesses can effectively manage their customer interactions, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth. 

    The solution integrates with other SAP modules, allowing for seamless data exchange and real-time insights. It also offers mobile access, enabling sales and service teams to access critical information on the go. 

    SAP CRM is a powerful tool for businesses looking to enhance their customer relationships and drive business success.

    Sample Customers
    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
    Brau Union Osterreich AG, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., AOK Bundesverband, RAK Ceramics, NHS 24, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters, FC Bayern Munchen AG, Tumi, The Kellogg Company, MVV Energie AG, Anglian Water Services, German Football Association (DFB), Nebraska Book Company Inc.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company30%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Marketing Services Firm10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company29%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Agriculture7%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise62%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 2nd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 39 reviews while SAP CRM is ranked 4th in CRM with 38 reviews. Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.6, while SAP CRM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Salesforce Service Cloud writes "High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP CRM writes "It integrates well with our existing solutions, so we can analyze the data for analytics, forecasting and modeling". Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI, whereas SAP CRM is most compared with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Siebel CRM, Oracle CRM and Zoho CRM.

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