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We performed a comparison between Salesforce Service Cloud and Zoho Desk 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. Zoho Desk Report (Updated: May 2024).
769,662 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"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 interface is quite user-friendly.""The three major pillars of Salesforce Service Cloud are the SSL, Chatter, and the Dispatcher Console, which routes calls to the technicians.""It's a cloud tool, so it is easy to set up.""We use Salesforce Service Cloud for lead management and opportunity management.""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 most valuable feature of the solution is the traceability of actions.""It is a stable product."

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"Good at capturing online inquiries has portal functionality, and is very good at managing inbound customer inquiries.""The most valuable feature of generating the ticket through the web form and for the e-mailers. So, if you are facing any issues, by the ticket, you can generate the issue in Google Test.""The ticketing feature is very easy to use, compared to other systems.""It is a highly scalable solution. You can easily add more users through the portal within seconds.""The product is quite stable.""The initial setup is easy.""The product has a lot of features.""The most valuable feature of Zoho Desk is the parent and child task management feature."

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Cons
"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.""The documentation could be improved.""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.""There is room for improvement in pricing.""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 integrations with other solutions can be improved.""The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper."

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"The customization of modules and some blueprint in the solution are areas with shortcomings that need improvement.""Sometimes support is available according to their time slots and they can't fulfill everything I need them to. They give us a time slot but it's not always enough.""I would want Zoho Desk to integrate Zoho CRM, Zoho SalesIQ , and Zoho Campaigns.""Zoho Desk lacks lookup fields for the layouts.""Zoho Desk should provide more integrations and improve the Zoho project integration.""They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses.""The solution urgently needs improvement in the display's night mode. When we use the system for a long time, it's very stressful for our eyes. I also need to see improvements that can help to find the assets under a previous owner.""It could be easier to link Zoho Desk and Outlook."

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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."
  • "The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
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  • "For what it does, it's quite cheap."
  • "Regarding pricing, it's 35 USD per user a year and 45 USD per user a month. Under the price, I have access to all Zoho products since it all falls under Zoho One's package."
  • "The solution costs INR 8400 per user."
  • "Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."
  • "The product costs $10 to $25 per user per month."
  • "The solution is relatively cheap. However, there are additional licensing fees involved."
  • "Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."
  • "Zoho Desk's cost is pretty much okay."
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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 most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the solution has some email issues in a new data center.
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    Also Known As
    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.

    With Zoho Desk, agents become more productive, managers become more impactful, and customers become more empowered. It's customizable, convenient to use, and it doesn't cost you a fortune. Part of Zoho's 30-strong suite of business software, Zoho Desk brings you the power to put customer service at the heart of your company.

    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
    Intel, Sears, Daimler, Essilor, Aon Hewitt, Shop Your Way, CoffeeRocket
    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
    Computer Software Company38%
    Non Tech Company25%
    Outsourcing Company13%
    Transportation Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization57%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise61%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    769,662 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 2nd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 41 reviews while Zoho Desk is ranked 6th in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 19 reviews. Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.4, while Zoho Desk 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 Zoho Desk writes "End-to-end solution to manage customer support tickets and consolidate all communication channels into one platform". Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI, whereas Zoho Desk is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Freshservice and Freshdesk. See our Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk report.

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