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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Oracle CRM On Demand

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AThe basis of this offering is the Market2Lead product that Oracle acquired in 2010. It has now been fully integrated with Oracle's On Demand CRM product and is a full-featured marketing automation product with features from lead management and nurturing, to measuring marketing ROI.N/A

    PFL Direct Mail Platform

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APFL helps businesses deliver authentic moments by creating impactful direct mail that is data-driven, bringing measurement, personalization, and predictability from digital to direct mail. PFL offers direct mail that is... Simplified: PFL simplifies direct mail execution by managing the entire process under one roof from strategy and production to delivery and measurement. Engaging: Supports engagement that results in action by paring digital tactics with memorable…

    $40,000

    per year

    Pricing
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$10,000
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    Community Pulse
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Oracle
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    PFL
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    88%
    Would buy again
    28 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    28 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    84%
    Happy with the feature set
    27 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    81%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    84%
    Implementation went as expected
    21 Answers
    Features
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.9
    25 Ratings
    13% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.7
    24 Ratings
    23% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Case management10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management10.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.5
    24 Ratings
    9% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Lead management8.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    24 Ratings
    16% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Task management9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.5
    24 Ratings
    11% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Forecasting10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization6.623 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    8.2
    24 Ratings
    7% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Custom fields9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment5.820 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration9.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.5
    25 Ratings
    12% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Single sign-on capability10.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    18 Ratings
    18% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Social data9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    22 Ratings
    18% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation9.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management9.020 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Oracle CRM On Demand and PFL Direct Mail Platform
    Feature
    Oracle CRM On Demand
    9.0
    18 Ratings
    17% above category average
    PFL Direct Mail Platform
    -
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    Mobile access9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Salesflare
    Score10 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Kintone
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Sendoso
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Sales
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Sendoso
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (26 ratings)
    9.0
    (33 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Oracle CRM On DemandPFL Direct Mail Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Oracle
    I think it is well suited for organizations which are large with a lot of users so as to be able to minimize the cost of operations. Also, the organization which interacts mostly with customers can use Oracle CRM on demand.
    Incentivized
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    PFL
    The reason it's not a seven or above is purely because of the timing of a solution we had requested originally back in August 2023. It's now February 2024, and we're waiting for a wow-factor pitch deck. Previously, we only received a demo recording and an order form quote. These truthfully aren't helpful enough to convince and sway our senior leaders into spending the $35k+ investment into the PMC.
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    Pros
    Oracle
    • Several of our members were not familiar with various IT functions within CRM prior to working with it and so they were able to develop a working knowledge of IT pretty quickly afterwards.
    • It has a familiar feel to it as it allows users to work the data into a spreadsheet type layout with pivot tables and graphs and so it is quick to adopt.
    • Customization is great with a working knowledge of HTML, which isn't too hard to learn. You can really adapt CRM to any needs stylistically or content wise.
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    PFL
    • Personalization: It allows us to create highly personalized direct mail pieces tailored to individual recipients. For instance, we can include the recipient's name, relevant product recommendations, or even custom images that resonate with their preferences.
    • Multi-Channel Integration: The platform seamlessly integrates with our existing digital marketing tools and CRM systems. It enables us to orchestrate cohesive campaigns that combine email, social media, and direct mail to reach our target audience through multiple touchpoints.
    • Automated Workflows: PFL offers robust automation capabilities, streamlining the entire direct mail process. We can set triggers, such as website visits or email engagement, to automatically trigger the sending of personalized direct mail pieces, ensuring timely and relevant outreach.
    • Variable Data Printing: The platform simplifies variable data printing, enabling us to print custom content for each recipient efficiently. This is particularly useful for A/B testing different messaging or designs within a single campaign.
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    Cons
    Oracle
    • The ability to schedule and push out reports is missing from this system. If we want to mass deliver a report on a schedule, we must run it, export it and email it out to the group, or purchase a 3rd party system.
    • The ability to trigger workflow events on a schedule is missing this system. Currently, there has to be a trigger initiated by a user and we have situations where we'd like to be able to schedule a work flow routine to go out and check from specific situations and then trigger an action. We'd also like to be able to trigger workflow actions on one object based on something in another object and this capability is very limited.
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    PFL
    • There is no built-in functionality to automate direct mail; this has to be created through triggers in Salesforce.
    • The sales cloud integration didn't give us the syncing or reporting we thought would be available.
    • We would like to see more support from team members in the post-onboarding process.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Oracle
    Because am using oracle last 3 years and it’s great
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    PFL
    I will continue to use the platform as long as my employer provides access, but I do not have purchasing power myself.
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    Usability
    Oracle
    Compared to other competitors I find it very easy to use and learn .It has been helpful in our organisation and we have been able to manage our projects and operations well without interference.
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    PFL
    The UI is friendly, clear, and accessible, and I access it directly through the interface (Salesforce) that I perform my function in every day. It is intuitive to navigate, and I am able to find most functionalities I need without the need to consult an admin and/or support teams.
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    Support Rating
    Oracle
    As am using oracle very much satisfy.
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    PFL
    Only thing holding me back from a perfect 10 would be the timelines for involving the technical team on occasion. There have been a few times where the PFL technical support team has been booked up for days or more than a week out which can delay our project timelines. This doesn't happen often, let me be clear. But when it does, it's usually at the worst time for our campaigns.
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    Implementation Rating
    Oracle
    With the right partner Oracle CRM On Demand can be implemented very quickly and seamlessly.
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    PFL
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Oracle
    MS Dynamics was easy to integrate to MS Power BI. This BI and reporting aspect is a clear strong point for Microsoft. MS solutions seem easier to integrate and learn, but this depends on the IT landscape and the complexity of integrations in a respective company.
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    PFL
    JourneyMail is one I have evaluated. It did not seem as full featured as PFL Direct Mail Platform, nor did it integrate with the rest of the Salesforce products like PFL Direct Mail Platform (journeymail ONLY integrates to marketing cloud). My customers tend to be cross-cloud and own multiple products and want solutions that can integrate across their stack easily.
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    Scalability
    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    PFL
    It does take a while to launch or re-launch a campaign, which can make it difficult to pivot quickly. However, if you're integrated with Marketo, then PFL is as scalable as your database and marketing strategy! The sky is the limit in terms of creativity. Post launch, the program is hands-off apart from report monitoring and potential optimization tweaks.
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    Return on Investment
    Oracle
    • This software can display in real-time when an order is submitted, received, fulfilled, and shipped out. We are able to know within the week of what new orders came in and how effective we are being from targeting specific regions of the nation.
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    PFL
    • We've sometimes struggled to maintain a positive ROI due to some issues with packages not arriving, arriving broken, or including the wrong items.
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    PFL Direct Mail Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Custom kits available for useScreenshot of Entering the sender addressScreenshot of Personalization at scale with custom messaging and signaturesScreenshot of Product selection with product details, template data, and advanced options