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Pipedrive vs Salesforce Sales Cloud

Scored side by side on crm, using the same criteria we apply across the category.

Pipedrive

Pipeline-first CRM designed around what a salesperson does next.

4.5(8,600)$14 per seat / month
Salesforce Sales Cloud

The enterprise CRM standard, endlessly configurable and correspondingly demanding.

4.3(22,400)$25 / $165 per user / month

Scored side by side

Data model flexibility

Pipedrive
3.4
Salesforce Sales Cloud
5.0

Pipeline reporting

Pipedrive
4.2
Salesforce Sales Cloud
4.8

Automation

Pipedrive
3.9
Salesforce Sales Cloud
4.6

Ease of implementation

Pipedrive
4.8
Salesforce Sales Cloud
2.6

Integrations

Pipedrive
4.0
Salesforce Sales Cloud
5.0

Value for money

Pipedrive
4.6
Salesforce Sales Cloud
3.1

Pipedrive verdict

The best CRM for teams whose main problem is reps not updating the CRM.

  • Highest rep adoption rates in the category
  • Fast to implement
  • Strong value at entry pricing

Salesforce Sales Cloud verdict

The correct choice for complex enterprise revenue operations, and materially over-specified for everyone else.

  • Models any revenue process
  • Largest integration ecosystem in software
  • Enterprise-grade governance and audit

FAQ

Common questions

What's the difference between Pipedrive and Salesforce Sales Cloud?

Pipedrive: The best CRM for teams whose main problem is reps not updating the CRM. Salesforce Sales Cloud: The correct choice for complex enterprise revenue operations, and materially over-specified for everyone else.

Which has better reviews, Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud?

Pipedrive is rated higher — 4.5/5 versus 4.3/5, from 8,600 and 22,400 reviews respectively.

Does Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud have a free plan?

Neither has a free tier. Pipedrive starts at $14 per seat / month, Salesforce Sales Cloud at $25 / $165 per user / month.