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LeadSquared vs Salesforce Essentials comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.7
LeadSquared improved ROI by automating campaigns, increasing conversions, shortening B2B times, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs.
Sentiment score
8.0
Salesforce Essentials offers good ROI with easy implementation, accelerating sales and benefits realized in about three years.
We do not need to manually update tasks since automations are configured to trigger and update the status automatically when specific conditions are met, thus saving both time and money on configurations.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The conversion rates, too, are better; they used to be lower, but they are now up by 30 to 35%.
Gtm Operator, Lead Generator at 404Minds Technologies
With LeadSquared implementation and the reach it allows through automations, click-to-call, and other built-in features, connectivity rate with leads has increased.
Senior Manager- Admissions at Sector 125
The ROI was always in a positive direction.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
LeadSquared offers proactive customer service with good technical support and improved response times, benefiting from account manager assistance.
Sentiment score
6.3
Salesforce Essentials offers responsive service with minimal issues; users praise its reliability and effective customer support.
They provide an account manager in addition to customer support that helps to build new automations or different processes or new integrations.
Crm Analyst at Univo Edtech
The customer support for LeadSquared is great; they call on time and respond quickly to our inquiries.
CRM Expert
Initially, my experience with customer support was quite poor, with long wait times, fuzzy responses, and the right person not being assigned to handle specific questions, often leading to time lost transferring chats.
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
Their service and uptime is phenomenal.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
Salesforce Essentials has excellent customer service.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I would evaluate their support and customer service with Salesforce Essentials as pretty decent, diligent, and to the point.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
LeadSquared is scalable with good adaptability, though costly for large-scale use and limited in international expansion.
Sentiment score
6.9
Salesforce Essentials is highly scalable, supporting diverse teams from small to large, and is praised for easy user addition.
Reducing the headache and costs of integration involved when using services provided by the main service provider itself.
Senior Manager- Admissions at Sector 125
If you are working on a private cloud, then that is the best thing LeadSquared offers.
Crm Analyst at Univo Edtech
Regarding scalability, I feel LeadSquared has enough potential, having already helped the organization.
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
It is one of the most scalable systems available.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
LeadSquared is highly regarded for stability and speed, with minimal downtime and user-rated reliability from five to eight.
Sentiment score
7.6
Salesforce Essentials is highly stable and available, with few bugs or downtimes, though occasional automation delays occur.
LeadSquared is quite stable.
Growth Associate at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
LeadSquared is stable overall, but I have faced downtime a couple of times, usually during rain or similar events, lasting for two to three minutes.
Gtm Operator, Lead Generator at 404Minds Technologies
LeadSquared is stable, though I have experienced some downtime while downloading reports and creating workflow automation, but those issues are resolved quickly.
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
Salesforce Essentials has proven stable, with no downtime that affects my work.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users recommend improving LeadSquared's interface, reporting, automation, AI capabilities, integrations, support, dashboards, and enhancing AI-driven insights.
Salesforce Essentials struggles with integration, UI, and pricing, needing improvements in analytics, mobile interface, and automation features.
Deeper AI-driven recommendations such as lead conversion predictions, risk identification, and next-best-action suggestions could help the sales team prioritize opportunities more effectively.
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
If LeadSquared had an inbuilt third-party integration such as Ameyo or Exotel for calling, or if LeadSquared improved the calling mechanism within the platform itself instead of relying on a third party, that would be an improvement.
Senior Manager Analytics at Infoedge
Governance is one of its strengths, especially for regulated industries.
Technical Project Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Instead of requiring users to think about system navigation and clicking procedures, they can simply follow a workflow that guides them through the process.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
There are other competitors, like Zoho CRM, that offer similar features at a lower cost.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Salesforce Essentials operates in a table format where the entire user interface is based on tables, more specifically pivot tables.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

LeadSquared offers competitive pricing with significant ROI, ideal for B2C, B2B, and SMBs, though less suited for large enterprises.
Salesforce Essentials licensing is costly but valued for flexibility and add-ons, with some finding additional professional expenses burdensome.
The licenses cost is also very less as compared to other CRM platforms.
Crm Analyst at Univo Edtech
LeadSquared provides significant ROI in tight budget scenarios as it balances functionality with ease of use.
Technical Project Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Compared to other top-niche products, they are less, and it is good.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The cost of running Salesforce Essentials is significant.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
The costs associated with Salesforce Essentials are substantial, which is a drawback compared to competitors who offer similar services for less.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

LeadSquared enhances efficiency with automation, customization, and integration, offering real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and improved lead management.
Salesforce Essentials offers robust features and user-friendly design but may be costly for some businesses.
When a lead is captured, the sales team gets in touch with the person who made the inquiry, and when they receive updates via phone call or email, they can update the lead's status automatically through automation.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Previously, the sales lead conversion rate was about 3,000 to 4,000 monthly, but now it has increased to 5,000, 6,000, or even 7,000 monthly conversion rates, significantly boosting our sales.
CRM Expert
Lead scoring and prioritization stand out because they automatically score leads based on engagement and behavior, helping the sales team focus on conversion-ready prospects.
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
Their reporting and analytics features have a very significant impact on my company's operational efficiency.
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Salesforce Essentials is excellent because it is one of the most flexible CRMs available.
Senior Learning Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
It is very customizable to specific needs.
Head of Commercial Excellence at Sartorius AG
 

Categories and Ranking

LeadSquared
Ranking in CRM
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Marketing Automation (4th)
Salesforce Essentials
Ranking in CRM
24th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of LeadSquared is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Essentials is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
LeadSquared0.9%
Salesforce Essentials0.6%
Other98.5%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Soumi Ganguly - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Project Manager at Epicor Software
Automation has strengthened lead hygiene and reporting and drives faster sales conversions
One area for further enhancement is advanced analytics and predictive insights. While the platform provides robust reporting, deeper AI-driven recommendations such as lead conversion predictions, risk identification, and next-best-action suggestions could help the sales team prioritize opportunities more effectively. Improving user experience is another area; as organizations scale and workflows become more complex, simplifying configuration and creating more customizable dashboards could enhance adoption across business users. Additionally, expanding native integrations and reducing reliance on custom configurations for certain enterprise systems could streamline implementation further. Regarding support, I feel it should be more proactive, with spontaneous responses. Whenever I raised queries, I experienced longer wait times and had to wait for proper responses that were sometimes passed between multiple people. I believe when I ask a question, it should be assigned to the right person at the right time to reduce time consumption on both ends. LeadSquared automates many sales and marketing processes effectively, and there is an opportunity to strengthen its AI capabilities in areas such as predictive lead scoring, conversion forecasting, and next-best-action recommendations. AI-powered conversion analysis from calls, emails, and WhatsApp interactions could help identify customer intent, sentiments, and common objections, providing valuable insights for both the team and managers. For compliance and governance, a proper API should be created and integration should be structured to prevent lead leakage and data manipulation, which needs to be addressed by LeadSquared. I have noticed that it often does not provide accurate data and relies more on human intervention. When AI is integrated into any kind of software, it is expected to deliver the right outcomes and analyses. However, I have seen many cases where it provides only sixty-five to seventy percent accuracy, which I believe can be significantly improved.
SB
Growth Adviser at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Creates efficient integrations and boosts operational efficiency through comprehensive dashboards
I have experience with products such as Acronis and Huntress, though Salesforce Essentials serves a different purpose. I have had experience with Huntress for the last few months as we are an MSSP and offer Huntress to our clients. I have used Odoo and HubSpot recently, though not extensively. The main differences between Salesforce Essentials and HubSpot or Odoo is the market presence. It is comparable to the Windows versus Linux situation because both have a huge presence. They have deeper pockets so they can spend money on collecting insights and developing features. Integration and good partnerships with major companies make Salesforce Essentials better than the others.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
26%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LeadSquared?
Pricing depends on the account size, and the setup cost was quite minimal and it was a reasonable charge for the setup that they have done. The licenses cost is also very less as compared to other ...
What needs improvement with LeadSquared?
Everything is good and perfect with LeadSquared.
What is your primary use case for LeadSquared?
I have used LeadSquared for almost five years. It was primarily a CRM tool that we used for managing all lead data, call logs, and emails that would get logged into it. When new leads were generate...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Essentials?
Salesforce Essentials is very expensive, but it delivers exceptional value. It is a good platform to have if you can afford it because it has numerous add-ons and modules. Anything that Salesforce ...
What needs improvement with Salesforce Essentials?
The mobile access can be improved in several ways. Salesforce Essentials operates in a table format where the entire user interface is based on tables, more specifically pivot tables. This is not v...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Essentials?
I have experience with Salesforce Essentials' Tableau and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, but not extensively. I was more focused on their CRM platform, specifically the core CRM and sales basics. My e...
 

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