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Salesforce Commerce Cloud pros and cons

Vendor: Salesforce
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

Salesforce Commerce Cloud allows quick addition of content and product management, along with the adaptability to customize web content effortlessly.
It boasts a strong community of developers and provides ease of integration with third-party systems.
The platform's flexibility and scalability are highly regarded, offering a highly adaptable and efficient user experience.
The customization options extend to every part of the e-commerce process, from checkout experience to homepage design.
Salesforce Commerce Cloud facilitates seamless data integration and process improvements within its ecosystem, enhancing operational efficiency significantly.

CONS

Needs better access to code and customizability of Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
Pricing is a disadvantage because it is expensive.
Salesforce Commerce Cloud should have more and faster reporting, as well as better performance.
The connection with Marketing Cloud should be improved.
Technical support from Salesforce is mixed; they are available but sometimes not as responsive when issues arise, leading to longer wait times unless subscribing to higher-level support.
 

Salesforce Commerce Cloud Pros review quotes

it_user4938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of eCommerce at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Mar 10, 2013
I like the dashboard which provides centralized access to all management, policies, rules, etc.
it_user136839 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 29, 2014
The platform is capable of handling thousands of orders per hour and Demandware take care of the scalability and hosting infrastructure, so you do not have to worry about that.
it_user68583 - PeerSpot reviewer
e-Commerce Solution Architect at TATA Consultancy Services
May 4, 2015
Demandware is at the top of the list when it comes to a SaaS-model e-Commerce solution for its ease of use, low start-up costs (compared to an on-premise solution) and scalability.
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it_user307695 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Analyst at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Sep 11, 2015
If you want a straightforward e-Commerce site, this is a good product with less setup formalities and easy to use, but if you want in-depth customization this might not be a good choice for you.
it_user72771 - PeerSpot reviewer
Info Sec Consultant at Size 41 Digital
Jun 20, 2017
Customer Service: Actually, their ticket system and help area is very good.
it_user827292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 27, 2018
​Ability to quickly add content and manage products along with associated web content easily.
it_user844278 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Baozun
Mar 24, 2018
Demandware helped the company set up a user friendly e-commerce website in a short time frame and offers stable system performance.
DC
Salesforce Solutions Architect at Kcloud Technologies
Oct 21, 2020
Salesforce offers the best features and functionality, which are developed and refined over many years to provide a highly customized e-commerce experience.
JA
Salesforce Programmer at Freelancer
Oct 22, 2020
There is a good community of developers for the platform.
Syed Hasan Badshah - PeerSpot reviewer
Salesforce Solution Architect | IT Consultant at CO Founder at Aiva Creative pvt.limited
Jun 10, 2025
It has a customizable checkout experience, customizable homepage, everything can be customized.
 

Salesforce Commerce Cloud Cons review quotes

it_user4938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of eCommerce at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Mar 10, 2013
Expensive!!!
it_user136839 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 29, 2014
If you have followed the best practices you will not have a problem, however you are allowed to change the caching for different pages and that may cause a lot of problems with the performance.
it_user68583 - PeerSpot reviewer
e-Commerce Solution Architect at TATA Consultancy Services
May 4, 2015
Demandware is strong across the board.
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it_user307695 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Analyst at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Sep 11, 2015
As its code base is hidden, we have little scope for our own customization. We compulsorily have to go with the partners they have chosen.
it_user72771 - PeerSpot reviewer
Info Sec Consultant at Size 41 Digital
Jun 20, 2017
Commerce Cloud is not cheap. You will not find a cost-effective solution with official systems integrators.
it_user827292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 27, 2018
Needs better access to code and customizability of the solution.
it_user844278 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Baozun
Mar 24, 2018
The cloud services, the information security services, and the compliance support services.
DC
Salesforce Solutions Architect at Kcloud Technologies
Oct 21, 2020
If your organization has a nonstandard or niche business model or audience, the fast nature of the solution may not be a good fit.
JA
Salesforce Programmer at Freelancer
Oct 22, 2020
There is space to have better communication with other kinds of platforms.
Syed Hasan Badshah - PeerSpot reviewer
Salesforce Solution Architect | IT Consultant at CO Founder at Aiva Creative pvt.limited
Jun 10, 2025
The community is very closed source. If you don't buy it, you won't be able to learn it.