Salesforce

salesforce.com
CRM
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The #1 AI CRM

How to Replace Salesforce

Overview

Salesforce is a unified cloud-based platform that brings together CRM, AI agents, and data management to help teams sell, serve, and operate at scale. It combines Slack, Agentforce, Customer 360, and Data 360 to enable autonomous agents and humans to work together for faster decisions and stronger customer relationships.

Features

32 features across 22 categories

AI(1)

Einstein AIAIPremium

Create customizable, predictive, and generative AI experiences

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

AI Agents(1)

AgentforceAIPremium

Delivers always-on AI agents for customers and employees that can autonomously handle tasks and resolve cases

AI Automation(1)

Autonomous Case ResolutionAIPremium

AI agents can autonomously resolve customer service cases with 66% autonomous resolution rate

AI Personalization(1)

PersonalizationAIPremium

AI-powered personalization across customer journey pre-sales, sales, and after-sales touchpoints

Also in: Notion, Eppo

Analytics(3)

AnalyticsPremium

Get powerful insights from any data, anytime, anywhere

Data Analysis

Analyze data to understand customer behavior and business performance

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Predict business outcomes such as which deals are likely to close

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Task Automation

Automate tasks like logging calls and sending follow-up emails

Workflow AutomationAIPremium

Automate complex workflows with AI agents

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(1)

Small Business CRM

Help small businesses sell smarter and support faster in a single app

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communication(2)

SlackPremium

Power productivity, automate work, and connect with customers

Slack Integration

Teams and agents work together within Slack for seamless collaboration

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customer Data(1)

Customer 360Premium

Unified view of customer data that helps teams sell, serve, and operate at scale

Customer Service(2)

Multi-Channel SupportPremium

Manage customer support across every channel

Service CloudPremium

Manage customer support cases faster across every channel

Data Management(2)

Contact Information Management

Organize and manage contact information, leads, and customer service data

Data 360Premium

Gives teams and agents shared, real-time context with unified data management

Development(2)

AI App DevAIPremium

Build, customize, and configure with AI-powered low-code and pro-code tools

HerokuPremium

Build scalable apps on a cloud-native platform made for developers

E-Commerce(1)

Commerce CloudPremium

Engage buyers online and in-store with B2C and B2B commerce

Education(1)

Agentblazer Learning Program

Free learning program for AI and Agentforce skills with three levels: Champion, Innovator, and Legend

Industry Solutions(1)

Industry-Specific SolutionsAIPremium

16+ out-of-the-box Agentforce solutions built for specific industries

Integration(1)

MuleSoft IntegrationPremium

Connect any app, data, or device in the cloud or on-premises

Marketing(3)

Campaign ManagementPremium

Build and optimize marketing campaigns and customer journeys

Marketing CloudPremium

Build, optimize, and personalize campaigns and journeys

Marketing Pipeline OptimizationAIPremium

AI-driven improvements to marketing pipeline with 15% increase in pipeline

Marketplace(1)

AppExchange

Ecosystem of partners, apps, and agents to extend Salesforce functionality

Sales(2)

Lead ConversionAIPremium

AI-powered lead conversion with 1.8x higher conversion rates

Sales CloudPremium

Connect teams, close more deals, and streamline entire sales process

Sales Automation(1)

Lead QualificationAIPremium

AI-powered automation of lead qualification workflows

Security(1)

Data Security & PrivacyPremium

Enterprise-grade security and privacy solutions for business data protection

Sustainability(1)

Net ZeroPremium

Sustainability management platform

Pricing

Free CRM

Popular
Free
  • All-in-one CRM for small businesses
  • Contact and pipeline management
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Customer service cases
  • Full visibility into business

Salesforce Starter

Custom
  • Monthly or annual contract options

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Salesforce. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Salesforce alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 32 features.

Buy Salesforce

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Salesforce saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 32 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

AppExchangeMuleSoftSlackThird-party applications and systems