esper.io vs. Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
esper.io
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Esper enables device management for company-owned and managed iOS and Android tablets, kiosks, smart phones, and IoT edge devices. Esper’s device platform can be used to manage an entire multi-OS device fleet from a single pane of glass.
$2
per month per device
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Salesforce Commerce Cloud (formerly Demandware) is a cloud-based eCommerce solution that touts flexibility and scalability for enterprises. It features merchandising tools, such as sorting, filtering, and image zooming.
$4
per month
Pricing
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Editions & Modules
Genesis
$2
per month per device
Bridge
$4
per month per device
Architect
$6
per month per device
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsB2B Commerce: Starter - $4 price/order Growth - $6 price/order Plus - $8 price/order B2C Commerce: Starter - 1% Gross Merchandise Value Growth - 2% Gross Merchandise Value Plus - 3% Gross Merchandise Value B2B2C Commerce: 1% Gross Merchandise Value
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Community Pulse
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Online Storefront
Comparison of Online Storefront features of Product A and Product B
esper.io
-
Ratings
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
7.9
34 Ratings
3% above category average
Product catalog & listings00 Ratings8.631 Ratings
Product management00 Ratings8.331 Ratings
Bulk product upload00 Ratings8.830 Ratings
Branding00 Ratings7.030 Ratings
Mobile storefront00 Ratings7.328 Ratings
Product variations00 Ratings7.932 Ratings
Website integration00 Ratings7.831 Ratings
Visual customization00 Ratings8.232 Ratings
CMS00 Ratings6.829 Ratings
Online Shopping Cart
Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Product A and Product B
esper.io
-
Ratings
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
8.0
29 Ratings
5% above category average
Abandoned cart recovery00 Ratings8.524 Ratings
Checkout user experience00 Ratings7.629 Ratings
Online Payment System
Comparison of Online Payment System features of Product A and Product B
esper.io
-
Ratings
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
8.7
27 Ratings
4% above category average
eCommerce security00 Ratings8.727 Ratings
eCommerce Marketing
Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Product A and Product B
esper.io
-
Ratings
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
8.1
30 Ratings
8% above category average
Promotions & discounts00 Ratings8.728 Ratings
Personalized recommendations00 Ratings8.430 Ratings
SEO00 Ratings7.126 Ratings
eCommerce Business Management
Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Product A and Product B
esper.io
-
Ratings
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
8.2
32 Ratings
5% above category average
Multi-site management00 Ratings8.528 Ratings
Order processing00 Ratings8.629 Ratings
Inventory management00 Ratings7.928 Ratings
Shipping00 Ratings8.024 Ratings
Custom functionality00 Ratings8.130 Ratings
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User Ratings
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(2 ratings)
8.0
(45 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(11 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
esper.ioSalesforce Commerce Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Esper
esper.io helps manage devices to control how they are used and what software is allowed to be run on the device. This help us ensure proper usage of the device and also prevent all kinds of misuse of the devices. esper.io completely replaces the device interface and locks the devices preventing theft, misuse and abuse.
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Salesforce
Global Sites; larger commerce organizations but not too large where the % rev-share would affect its feasibility in a feature comparison. Salesforce is rock solid in infrastructure and rarely has outages or issues; it scaled appropriately for holiday peak and was able to accomplish anything we put our minds to as long as we staffed development appropriately. The latter, however, is not to be overlooked. Developers are necessary and expensive.
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Pros
Esper
  • App Management
  • Device Management
  • Monitoring of Device Usage
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Salesforce
  • Traffic - When we have sales, our traffic will increase exponentially and their cloud can handle the huge uptick in traffic we receive without overloading our servers.
  • Site updates - it continually monitors in the background for any upgrades or updates needed so we don't have to go in and do it ourselves. A real time saver!
  • Integration - outside plugins and add-ons are easy to install with Salesforce commerce cloud as it allows a seamless integration of extra plug ins onto our site.
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Cons
Esper
  • Installation & Setup
  • First time configuration
  • Play Store Intergration
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Salesforce
  • The UX within the Business Manager portion of Demandware, the primary interface for marketers, is generally a confusing, inconsistent mess. Particularly infuriating are the lack of consistency for search and sort behavior within the tool.
  • A number of useful features, such as the ability to set schedules or tie features to unique customer segments, have seemingly arbitrary limitations imposed.
  • Demandware's idea of leveraging the community to be a learning resource and a sounding board for new ideas and features is a nice theory, but in practice it doesn't work for businesses with a lot of customization. I'm left with the impression that individual support is not a priority.
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Likelihood to Renew
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
A huge factor influencing our decision to remain on the Demandware platform is that our new parent company is standardizing all its luxury brands in the US on it. We are fortunate. However, even if we had remained an independent company, I believe we would continue on the Demandware platform for all the reasons outlined in this review. I appreciate the stability the platform has provided to our eCommerce site in the last three years as well as the continuous improvements and technological advances being rolled out that will allow us to keep the site fresh, engaging, modern and stable. I've heard many horror stories from colleagues on other platforms who struggle with the expense and complexity involved with making what should be minor and simple changes and updates to their sites.
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Usability
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Overall it's going great. Hoping it can reach very good heights soon.
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Reliability and Availability
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
We have only had one instance where the platform went down in the time we have been using it.
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Support Rating
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
They are very responsive and a support technician will be assigned quickly. Even if there is further clarification needed for the ticket, or a solution is not immediately available, you feel that someone is there and staying on top of the issue. Most common issues are resolved quickly and satisfactorily.
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In-Person Training
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
The in-person training was thorough. Trainer was pretty dry, but covered everything really well.
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Implementation Rating
Esper
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Implementation went fairly smoothly.
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Alternatives Considered
Esper
esper.io allows for bulk configuration of deployed devices. esper.io is also easier to set up and start compared to other competitors. The software installs are smaller and quicker. Great support for different methods for onboarding devices.Support for various OS and Device configurations. Free for 100 devices; provide ample testing before committing to any purchase.
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Salesforce
When I think of Salesforce products, I sometimes think of them interchangeably as one big lump. It's hard not to be incredibly immersed in the ecosystem day in and day out and taking advantage of resources like Trailhead. While Microsoft Dynamics compares in quality and offerings, it doesn't offer the same engagement and resources as Salesforce in its communications, social, and marketing, which makes a difference in terms of relevance and help. Commerce Cloud comes with the support you need to succeed and the tools you need to grow. In a high demand consumer world, we need products like this to keep up and get ahead. The minute we catch up, we're behind. Salesforce helps you stay on pace and create the unique and personalized experiences customers everywhere expect.
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Return on Investment
Esper
  • 100% securing of deployed devices
  • Reduced per device maintenance costs
  • Reduced time to deploy devices
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Salesforce
  • It created an impact on our processes greatly where we're now able to assist our users with lesser wait times and higher efficiency
  • Content creation is very easy on the tool
  • It also stores the versions of the processes making it easy to roll back a version if needed
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ScreenShots

esper.io Screenshots

Screenshot of Console Dashboard OverviewScreenshot of Device Provisioning OptionsScreenshot of Blueprints Manager - configure and update settings, apps, and contentScreenshot of Pipelines - multi-stage software deploymentScreenshot of Geofencing