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Vendor: Salesforce
4.1 out of 5

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Salesforce Essentials mindshare

As of April 2026, the mindshare of Salesforce Essentials in the CRM category stands at 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Essentials0.6%
Microsoft Dynamics CRM2.4%
Salesforce Sales Cloud2.1%
Other94.9%
CRM

PeerResearch reports based on Salesforce Essentials reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryCRMApr 15, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersApr 15, 2026Download
ComparisonSalesforce Essentials vs Microsoft Dynamics CRMApr 15, 2026Download
ComparisonSalesforce Essentials vs Salesforce Sales CloudApr 15, 2026Download
ComparisonSalesforce Essentials vs Zoho CRMApr 15, 2026Download
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TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Infor CloudSuite3.90.8%100%19 interviewsAdd to research
SAP CRM3.91.8%84%44 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise27
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
24%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Performing Arts
5%
Transportation Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Insurance Company
4%
Renewables & Environment Company
4%
University
4%
Religious Institution
4%
Educational Organization
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Government
3%
Computer Software Company
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Profit
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Comms Service Provider
1%

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Salesforce Essentials Reviews Summary
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Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG4.5We use Salesforce Essentials extensively for sales, including managing leads and opportunities, and customer experience management. Its customization and updates are valuable, though AI features are basic. Integrated with SAP, it's primarily hosted on Microsoft Azure.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees4.5I've used Salesforce Essentials for six years, valuing its efficient reporting, analytics, and ecosystem, though mobile usability needs improvement. Overall, it's positively impacted our operations and ROI, and I'd rate it a 9 out of 10.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees4.5Our company uses Salesforce Essentials for managing sales operations due to its flexibility and user-friendliness. However, the high cost is a drawback, prompting us to consider alternatives like Zoho CRM and HubSpot for their affordability and features.
Founder & CEO at imfine.club4.5I use Salesforce Essentials to manage the order-taking process, benefiting from both Sales and Service Cloud for customer interactions. It's user-friendly and offers a quick ROI, though the license packages should accommodate smaller user groups for more flexibility.
Group IT Head at Ashapura Minechem Ltd4.0I use Salesforce Essentials primarily for CRM and lead generation. The user-friendly interface and comprehensive mobile app support enhance its functionality. However, I wish it had fewer integrations to work more independently. Overall, it meets our needs effectively.
Project manager at SII4.5I use Salesforce Essentials to manage customer interactions and appreciate its data export and mobile features for transparency. However, multilingual support needs improvement, as it doesn't consider right-to-left languages effectively. Overall, I'm satisfied with its utility.
IT Consultant at Entrepreneur3.5Salesforce Essentials has increased our deal success with its upgraded interface and cloud-based features. While AI enhances customer segmentation, improvements are needed in analytics, automation, stability, pricing, and support to maximize its potential.
Senior Test Lead at HCL Technologies4.0We recently started using Salesforce Essentials with Tricentis Tosca for automation. While it's reliable and powerful, it's challenging to automate and test due to a complex UI, requiring in-depth Salesforce knowledge. The application is integral to our daily testing.