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Salesforce Service Cloud vs Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response 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

Salesforce Service Cloud
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (2nd), Help Desk Software (4th), Knowledge Management Software (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (6th)
Unit 42 Managed Detection a...
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (61st), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (42nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Salesforce Service Cloud and Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Salesforce Service Cloud is designed for CRM Customer Engagement Centers and holds a mindshare of 18.1%, up 15.8% compared to last year.
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response, on the other hand, focuses on Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP), holds 1.4% mindshare.
CRM Customer Engagement Centers
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

ChanchalSaxena - PeerSpot reviewer
High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility
The solution should improve: 1. Reports & dashboard - The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license. 2. Einstein has limited capabilities, and it suggests the analysis by predefined algorithms - but in a practical scenario, businesses need to ask real-time questions, and AI products should be capable of delivering the exact answers. Generic answers may not be effective.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Flexible and reduces IT operations but requires local data sovereignty and competitive pricing
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors. Improvements should focus on response times and reducing the time taken to reach solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the traceability of actions."
"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 feasible to configure the platform according to the specific processes utilised. Customization of the platform could be carried out based on the techniques we employ."
"It's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up."
"With Salesforce Service Cloud, customers can have end-to-end visibility from inquiry to delivery."
"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."
"We are very happy with the support team from Salesforce."
"The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
 

Cons

"The governor limits are a troubling feature of Salesforce"
"The pricing for what Salesforce Service Cloud offers is not great."
"It is kind of a struggle to get a report that shows something you want it to show."
"The solution's integration with the main ERP is a little cumbersome."
"The solution could continue improving its artificial intelligence capabilities."
"The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"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."
"I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
"I have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is pretty expensive."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive. I worked with ExactTarget over five years ago, and it was quite pricey then. Not everyone could afford it. Salesforce has different tiers for different kinds of users. It's expensive considering their features and services, but they offer best-in-class solutions."
"The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
"The price of the solution depends on how many users need access to it"
"The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
"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 Service Cloud is a bit expensive."
"Salesforce is very cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Service Cloud?
The approximate licensing costs for Salesforce Service Cloud are around three hundred dollars a year per user.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Service Cloud?
The pricing of Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive compared to other solutions like our current SAP CRM ( /products/sap-crm-reviews ), which is much cheaper.
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Service Cloud?
I used Salesforce Service Cloud ( /products/salesforce-service-cloud-reviews ) for our sales agents to track visits, gather feedback from customers, and capture orders.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I find the pricing to be expensive, especially when compared with competitors who offer significant discounts. Palo Alto has room to become more competitive in its pricing.
What needs improvement with Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding p...
What is your primary use case for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
Unit 42 is a Managed Detection and Response solution with MDR capabilities. I use it in a managed service context where my organization's security needs are catered to by Palo Alto. Generally, it i...
 

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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
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