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SalesLoft vs Zoho CRM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

SalesLoft
Ranking in Opportunity Management
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zoho CRM
Ranking in Opportunity Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
CRM (2nd), Sales Force Automation (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Opportunity Management category, the mindshare of SalesLoft is 3.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho CRM is 6.9%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Opportunity Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zoho CRM6.9%
SalesLoft3.5%
Other89.6%
Opportunity Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2668035 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Executive at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Connecting directly with sales tools facilitates seamless outreach and messaging
Being able to set up the cadences in steps is very helpful, where it moves on to the next step, and also where it connects with SalesLoft Sales Navigator. So far, being able to connect directly, instead of switching back and forth to Sales Navigator, has worked well. Also, being able to send messages directly from SalesLoft through LinkedIn Sales Navigator messaging is very useful. I can do everything right from the SalesLoft page without continuously switching between SalesLoft and Sales Navigator.
HarshVardhan1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at Evoluz Global Solutions
Automates client workflows and data validation reliably but has faced limits in complex integrations
While applying some integrations or automations, if we need to take an action between two modules' fields, we have to write SOQL, and it can miss the data. I had a scenario where I had to use two fields from two different modules, and based on that condition, we had to send a follow-up to our team member to complete the task. We could not find any direct integration, direct SOQL query, or direct workflow that could do that work. However, I think the wizard is performing better now for such tasks. I had a two-part scenario where I had to get data from two modules or two fields in Zoho CRM and send a follow-up to our team member based on that data. We were unable to find any direct integration for this. Another issue is that a Zoho CRM function can run for only three minutes. After three minutes, the function will fail, and we have to rerun the function.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"SalesLoft's customer support has been really good."
"I have seen a return on investment so far because it is definitely time-saving, and our efficiency improved by utilizing this tool."
"Zoho CRM can be used by both registered users and potential users; we use it for creating and managing modules, email broadcasting, integrating with email marketing tools, and data sharing between users."
"The most valuable feature I have found in Zoho CRM is custom functions—you can achieve anything with it, from integrations with other applications to automating complex tasks that the inbuilt features may not handle."
"The solution has an efficient notification feature."
"We can customize the solution the way we want to."
"The most valuable features include the dashboards, deal tracking, email tracking, notes, managing notes and the ability to manage databases in one place."
"Highly configurable, enabling graphically built workflows, and the writing of customized scripts if required."
"The whole forecasting and pipeline management is very good."
 

Cons

"Navigating through emails and LinkedIn messages to find which ones have been opened could be improved. I can see email open rates, but identifying who actually opened them is difficult."
"We'd like the solution to be less expensive."
"While applying some integrations or automations, if we need to take an action between two modules' fields, we have to write SOQL, and it can miss the data."
"The main improvement needed for Zoho CRM is introducing SQL code for reports, similar to what's in Zoho Analytics."
"Zoho CRM has a rule engine or a place where you can set certain rules. That's not evolved very much. They could improve this within the platform."
"A more user-friendly interface is what I'd like to see in Zoho CRM."
"Sometimes, there are technical glitches. When we add product details, the information disappears. It can be improved from this aspect. Some of the bugs also need to be resolved."
"Zoho could be more user friendly by improving the UI of the interface."
"There was a challenge while deploying Zoho when we brought an API code. Because integrations "aren't perfect" for every organization."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We consider it a good value and found it to be cost-effective."
"There is an annual license."
"This solution is less expensive than Salesforce."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"I have no information about the pricing for Zoho CRM because the finance department handles that."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a five. However, the pricing is fine because we chose the enterprise plan as a private limited company."
"We pay for an annual license to use this solution."
"The price of Zoho CRM is already competitive, but we would always like to have a better discount. Most of the features are included in the price but if we want the extra features then we have to purchase them."
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Top Industries

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13%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business49
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SalesLoft?
Navigating through emails and LinkedIn messages to find which ones have been opened could be improved. I can see email open rates, but identifying who actually opened them is difficult. Possibly ad...
What is your primary use case for SalesLoft?
Currently, I am focusing on new business, so outreach is important, and cadences are very important.
What advice do you have for others considering SalesLoft?
Be precise about your cadences and make them your own. Being able to add or remove steps within the cadences to customize them is amazing. Also, make sure to name your cadences possibly by outreach...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho CRM?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that those details were taken care of by our operations team, and I am not sure about the specifics.
What needs improvement with Zoho CRM?
I think Zoho CRM can be improved because everything is good, but the UI can be improved. That is the main area where improvements are needed.
What is your primary use case for Zoho CRM?
My main use case for Zoho CRM is to maintain our prospects database, track our email interactions, and manage our entire sales operations. A quick specific example of how I use Zoho CRM in my daily...
 

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