Salesforce Starter vs. SAP Sales Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Salesforce Starter
Score 8.9 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Salesforce Starter (formerly Salesforce Essentials) is a small business CRM that replaces the former SalesforceIQ product. It is priced at $35 per user, on a monthly basis, or at $25 per month for if billed annually ($300) and can be tried free for 14 days on a trial.
$35
per month per user
SAP Sales Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
SAP Sales Cloud (formerly SAP Cloud for Sales) is a cloud sales application with sales automation, enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration, and collaboration capabilities.N/A
Pricing
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Considered Both Products
Salesforce Starter

No answer on this topic

SAP Sales Cloud
Chose SAP Sales Cloud
Since the business model was complex, it was easy to single out the products that missed any of the critical feature or extent of the customization of the need for the industry we work in and is implementing internally. The other product lagged behind the scalability to which …
Features
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
8.8
7 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.3
137 Ratings
7% above category average
Customer data management / contact management7.87 Ratings8.4133 Ratings
Territory management7.77 Ratings8.0118 Ratings
Opportunity management9.07 Ratings8.6130 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)9.76 Ratings8.1125 Ratings
Quote & order management9.35 Ratings8.5123 Ratings
Interaction tracking8.36 Ratings8.5124 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management9.75 Ratings8.3122 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings8.5133 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings8.1125 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
7.8
6 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.1
122 Ratings
5% above category average
Lead management7.86 Ratings8.1121 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings8.1105 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
8.4
5 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.2
131 Ratings
7% above category average
Task management9.45 Ratings8.1125 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management6.95 Ratings8.2106 Ratings
Reporting9.05 Ratings8.3121 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
9.1
5 Ratings
18% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.3
130 Ratings
9% above category average
Forecasting9.15 Ratings8.2121 Ratings
Pipeline visualization8.85 Ratings8.6122 Ratings
Customizable reports9.35 Ratings8.1126 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
7.7
6 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.1
127 Ratings
6% above category average
Custom fields8.06 Ratings8.0127 Ratings
Custom objects8.05 Ratings7.9121 Ratings
Scripting environment6.75 Ratings8.4104 Ratings
API for custom integration8.05 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
9.0
6 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
9.0
130 Ratings
7% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.06 Ratings9.1123 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.06 Ratings8.9124 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
8.2
5 Ratings
10% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.7
91 Ratings
16% above category average
Social engagement8.25 Ratings8.988 Ratings
Social data00 Ratings8.691 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
8.0
5 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.3
108 Ratings
11% above category average
Marketing automation8.25 Ratings8.2104 Ratings
Compensation management7.85 Ratings8.589 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
8.4
6 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP Sales Cloud
8.2
112 Ratings
9% above category average
Mobile access8.46 Ratings8.2112 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
Salesforce Starter
-
Ratings
SAP Sales Cloud
8.5
117 Ratings
11% above category average
Case management00 Ratings8.3112 Ratings
Call center management00 Ratings8.8103 Ratings
Help desk management00 Ratings8.5105 Ratings
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User Ratings
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(7 ratings)
8.3
(148 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
4.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(14 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(4 ratings)
7.0
(9 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(13 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(108 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Salesforce StarterSAP Sales Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Salesforce
If you own a business that has complex selling processes or requires integrations with 3rd party tools/systems, you should look at Professional, Enterprise, or Unlimited editions. Salesforce operates very well across pretty much every industry, but not all sales, marketing, and operational processes are created equal. If your marketing process requires a long list of sendable contacts then I would recommend adding on Pardot or Hubspot. Always start small and scale up, to avoid boxing yourself in down the road.
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SAP
1. Better understanding of customer choice and sales insights. 2. High chance that we can convert the lead into sales as SAP analyzes the customer's need and behavior. 3. As it analyzes the data behind the scenes, a better price deal closing is possible, as it gives that level of insight.
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Pros
Salesforce
  • Tracking phone calls is extremely easy when using the app on the iphone. After a phone call is complete it prompts the user to enter in call details.
  • SalesforceIQ also automatically logs emails for us. This has saved us time from entering in information manually.
  • SalesforceIQ was easy to set up and allowed us customization for fields that were relevant to our business.
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SAP
  • I love its ability to automate the entire sales process for us.
  • Another thing I love is how it combines data from different touchpoints to provide a 360-degree view of the customer.
  • What I like best about SAP Sales Cloud is the real-time analytics it provides for my organization.
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Cons
Salesforce
  • Table views can be sorted by column. Filters can be applied, but only to one column. Multi-column filtering like Excel allows would be extremely useful and a big improvement.
  • The ability to quick copy data in a table view would also be helpful, like (ctrl ') in excel.
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SAP
  • One area of concern is the many data silos that are present within SAP sales cloud
  • While creating filters for accessing sales lead reports, the accuracy is missing sometimes.
  • The product is quite vast and a lot more learning material and knowledge base documents are required.
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Likelihood to Renew
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP sales enables organizations to manage their sales activities, such as inquiries, quotations, orders, deliveries, billing, and payments. Also integrates with other SAP modules, such as finance, logistics, and marketing, to provide a comprehensive solution for managing the entire sales cycle. thats makes SAP a good choice
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Usability
Salesforce
The system is very user-friendly on a desktop but lacks mobile friendliness. The Customer relationship manager disappears after the deal is signed. We struggled to get the system in a usable format, which was not cost-effective. The CRM system on desktop was great but way more complicated than it should be.
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SAP
In short, SAP CRM is a complete service that will help improve marketing strategy and productivity. It covers various topics, from big data analytics to resource management and housing sales data. SAP CRM has a long list of features and can do them all.
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Reliability and Availability
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
Product was mostly available. A couple accessibility issues did exist when sending API calls, and there was either no response, or a delayed response.
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Support Rating
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP's customer service is quick and efficient, with a response time of fewer than some minutes. In either case, you'll get instant help from the vendor or online forums. In addition, the vendor provides excellent global support for this tool. Like Salesforce, SugarCRM, etc., it's probably fine as a standalone CRM option.
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Online Training
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
Training was mostly completed over a couple conference calls, and reading the API documentation. Our developers were able to implement quickly after reading the documentation.
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Implementation Rating
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
I would rate the implementation a 7. While the process overall was successful, there were challenges related to data migration, integration with other systems, and initial user adoption. However, the support from SAP during the implementation phase was helpful, and we were able to resolve the major issues as the process progressed.
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Alternatives Considered
Salesforce
more expensive but as an industry leader and go, the learning curve pays for itself in ROI in lost time in onboarding
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SAP
Sap sales cloud has boosted the supply chain network . Sap Sales cloud has seamlessly unified the backend business processes into more transparent effective ones.The customer satisfaction have also increased with better customer collaboration and relationship.The vendor management process has also been significantly impacted and all for good. Customers are really happy with it
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Scalability
Salesforce
No answers on this topic
SAP
We can effectively manage sales and achieve scalable segmentation and targeting with SAP Sales Cloud, all with little training required. The program is incredibly user-friendly and enables additional ERP system integration. The automated authorization system, which has made permissions management easier and can be implemented in the cloud by several cloud service tenants—each of whom is a cloud service provider—was something I really appreciated. For users who don't want to click on three links to launch each relevant CRM program, this is quite helpful.
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Return on Investment
Salesforce
  • It made the job more efficient for staff so they can spend time doing other tasks rather than configuring and maintaining Salesforce Starter.
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SAP
  • Positive Impact: SAP Sales Cloud can lead to increased sales efficiency by automating manual tasks, streamlining workflows, and providing real-time access to customer data. This can result in sales teams spending more time on revenue-generating activities.
  • Negative Impact: The initial costs associated with implementing SAP Sales Cloud, including licensing, customization, and training, can be significant. If not managed properly, this may impact the short-term financials and the expected payback period.
  • Negative Impact: The comprehensive features of SAP Sales Cloud might result in a steeper learning curve for users. If not addressed through adequate training and change management, this complexity can temporarily impact productivity.
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ScreenShots

Salesforce Starter Screenshots

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SAP Sales Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of the SAP Sales Cloud dashboard, where users can can automate critical selling processes and give sellers AI-based recommendations. The dashboard features:
Cloud deployment
A unified view of customers
An optimised mobile selling experience
AI-driven insights, recommendations, and analytics
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