Salesforce
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The #1 cloud CRM platform for customer relationship management
How to Replace SalesforceOverview
Features
46 features across 16 categories
AI(3)
AI-driven insights on accounts to identify expansion and upsell opportunities.
Create AI-powered chatbots to handle routine customer inquiries automatically.
AI-powered insights and predictions for sales forecasting and lead scoring.
Analytics(3)
Advanced analytics and predictive modeling with AI-driven recommendations.
Generate accurate sales forecasts using historical data and AI predictions.
Create customizable reports and real-time dashboards for performance tracking.
Automation(2)
Define custom approval workflows for documents and business actions.
Build automated business processes without coding using Flow Builder.
CRM(3)
View complete interaction history with contacts including emails, calls, and meetings.
Handle transactions and reporting in multiple currencies with automatic conversion.
Deploy Salesforce in multiple languages with localized translations.
Collaboration(2)
Built-in messaging, file sharing, and team collaboration features.
Enable partner collaboration with secure document sharing and communication.
Customization(1)
Create custom data structures to match your unique business requirements.
Data Management(2)
Bulk import and export data using CSV files and data loader tools.
Enforce data accuracy standards and prevent duplicate records automatically.
Development(3)
Deploy configuration and code changes across environments safely.
Ensure code quality with automated testing and coverage analysis.
Create isolated testing environments for development and training.
E-commerce(1)
B2B and B2C e-commerce platform for unified shopping experiences.
Integration(2)
Build custom integrations using REST and SOAP APIs.
Automatically sync emails and track communication without leaving Salesforce.
Marketing(3)
Target high-value accounts with personalized marketing campaigns.
Pre-built and customizable email templates for sales and marketing outreach.
Create and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns and customer journeys.
Mobility(1)
Access CRM data and manage activities on iOS and Android devices.
Operations(3)
Manage employee expense reports and reimbursements within Salesforce.
Schedule and dispatch field service teams with real-time tracking.
Track time spent on activities, cases, and projects for billing and analysis.
Sales(7)
Create, track, and manage customer and vendor contracts throughout their lifecycle.
Automatically prioritize high-quality leads based on engagement and behavior.
Track and manage sales opportunities through customizable pipeline stages.
Generate professional quotes and track quote-to-cash workflows.
Manage leads, opportunities, and sales pipelines with automated workflows.
Manage recurring billing and subscription-based revenue models.
Organize sales teams by territories and automatically assign leads and accounts.
Security(3)
Track all changes and user activities for compliance and security monitoring.
End-to-end encryption for sensitive data at rest and in transit.
Define granular permissions based on user roles and responsibilities.
Support(7)
Build branded customer portals for self-service and community engagement.
Build searchable documentation and FAQs for internal and external users.
Embed live chat widgets on websites for real-time customer conversations.
Intelligently route customer inquiries across channels to available agents.
Handle customer support cases, tickets, and service requests across multiple channels.
Monitor and respond to customer inquiries from social media platforms.
Collect customer feedback through surveys and net promoter score (NPS) tools.
Pricing
Essentials
- ✓Basic CRM
- ✓Sales
- ✓and Service Cloud features
Professional
Popular- ✓Advanced CRM
- ✓custom workflows
- ✓and enhanced analytics
Enterprise
- ✓Full platform access including Einstein AI and advanced customization
Unlimited
- ✓Maximum features
- ✓priority support
- ✓and advanced governance
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Better ValueBuilding could save ~$22,440 over 3 years.
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Integrations
25 known integrations