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We performed a comparison between Salesforce Service Cloud and ServiceNow Customer Service Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CRM Customer Engagement Centers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Salesforce Service Cloud vs. ServiceNow Customer Service Management Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""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 plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready.""It is a stable product.""The interface is quite user-friendly.""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.""It's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up.""The complexity of the solution is very less."

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"The setup phase of the solution was straightforward...Regarding the product's user interface, there is an in-built portal developed by ServiceNow, which is good.""Overall, I like the workflow capabilities, orchestration, and integration with existing business apps. The product is awesome in terms of capabilities.""The tool's most valuable feature is the service portal.""We can integrate different technologies in ServiceNow Customer Service Management. An organization would like to offer a digital transformative experience to its employees and customers, which the tool can offer. It can be integrated with any external system. There are also automation possibilities.""What I like best about ServiceNow Customer Service Management is that it's a good tool. I like how fast it is and that it's cloud-based. I also like that it's very easy to use. ServiceNow Customer Service Management has minimum options, for example, column options and tab options when compared to other solutions, which makes it easier to use over others."

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Cons
"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 pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.""The integrations with other solutions can be improved.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations.""The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license.""There is room for improvement in pricing.""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."

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"The product lacks customization capabilities. In the future, the product should include more options for customization to be able to meet the demands of the customers.""The solution seems to be moving towards low-code/no-code technology. It is a negative aspect of my experience with the product. It also needs to introduce a clearer pricing structure.""The price could be better. ServiceNow should price products more reasonably.""The product's AI feature should be improved.""ServiceNow Customer Service Management works fine for me, for now, so there isn't any room for improvement I see in it. In the next release of the tool, I'd like users to be able to download all reports because as a user, I can only download a limited number of reports from ServiceNow Customer Service Management, but my management team can do so. I'm unsure if it's a feature that's included in the tool or not."

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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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  • "ServiceNow Customer Service Management is expensive. It's one of the most costly CSM options in the marketplace."
  • "I rate the product's pricing a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. The solution is neither cheap nor expensive."
  • "I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product.
    Top Answer:The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required. There are some imperfections in the product's stability, and it is an area where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:I use the solution in my company to follow up on opportunities and activities. I use the CRM part to open up new opportunities and follow up with a lot of opportunities since I work as a manager.
    Top Answer:We can integrate different technologies in ServiceNow Customer Service Management. An organization would like to offer a digital transformative experience to its employees and customers, which the… more »
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    Service Cloud
    ServiceNow CSM
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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.

    Customer Service Management groups key applications and capabilities into scalable packages that can grow with you as your needs change.

    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
    Siemens Healthineers, SAP SuccessFactors, Asurion
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company33%
    Marketing Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization15%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization36%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    Salesforce Service Cloud vs. ServiceNow Customer Service Management
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Salesforce Service Cloud vs. ServiceNow Customer Service Management and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 2nd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 39 reviews while ServiceNow Customer Service Management is ranked 3rd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 6 reviews. Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.6, while ServiceNow Customer Service Management is rated 8.4. 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 ServiceNow Customer Service Management writes "A stable tool to help manage infrastructures, deployments, and different products from different vendors". Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI, whereas ServiceNow Customer Service Management is most compared with SAP Service Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Genesys Cloud CX. See our Salesforce Service Cloud vs. ServiceNow Customer Service Management report.

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