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LeadSquared vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 6, 2025

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
6.0
Users report improved efficiency and satisfaction with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, despite challenges in directly measuring ROI.
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
I have seen some return on investment with Salesforce Marketing Cloud through features such as reporting, automation, and Journey parts that save resources.
Consultant at SNDT
 

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
6.2
Salesforce Marketing Cloud support varies, with Premium support rated high, but improvements needed in response time and documentation.
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
Customer support could be improved, especially for new features.
Practice Manager at Katzion
Salesforce customer service is excellent.
Lead BSA at cloudperitus
I have communicated with the technical support of Salesforce Marketing Cloud and would give them a rating of 9.5 since they have resolved my issues most of the time and are quite responsive.
Consultant at SNDT
 

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
7.7
Salesforce Marketing Cloud offers scalable multi-business architecture, ideal for large organizations, despite cost challenges for smaller entities.
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
The scalability of Salesforce is very good.
Practice Manager at Katzion
On a scale of one to ten, I rate its scalability at 9.5.
Lead BSA at cloudperitus
I find Salesforce Marketing Cloud to be scalable, as we can easily send out campaigns.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

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
8.2
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is highly stable, with reliable uptime, minimal bugs, and efficient issue notifications, inspiring user confidence.
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 Marketing Cloud is highly stable.
Practice Manager at Katzion
The maximum downtime I faced was about two to three hours.
Consultant at SNDT
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is stable, with issues occurring sometimes, but it is stable approximately 90% of the time.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users recommend improving LeadSquared's interface, reporting, automation, AI capabilities, integrations, support, dashboards, and enhancing AI-driven insights.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud needs better user management, analytics, integration, support, personalization, AI, cost efficiency, and user-friendly interfaces.
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
It takes the default language and doesn't accept custom language specifications, which creates discomfort in certain scenarios.
Lead BSA at cloudperitus
Overall, I know there are lots of features and options that are very reliable and sustainable, but it's complicated and it's expensive.
Partner & Senior Consultant at BO - Business Online
There are inaccuracies in how AgentForce retrieves information or interprets data.
Practice Manager at Katzion
 

Setup Cost

LeadSquared offers competitive pricing with significant ROI, ideal for B2C, B2B, and SMBs, though less suited for large enterprises.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is costly but valued for advanced features, with varied pricing based on storage and module choices.
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 pricing is around $10,000 per annum per user.
Practice Manager at Katzion
 

Valuable Features

LeadSquared enhances efficiency with automation, customization, and integration, offering real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and improved lead management.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud enhances marketing with content, automation, and integration tools, improving customer engagement and multi-channel strategies.
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
The feature of Salesforce Marketing Cloud that has had the largest impact on improving my campaign outcomes is the recent WhatsApp integration, which allows Salesforce to connect with subscribers through different channels such as SMS, email, or WhatsApp.
Consultant at SNDT
Salesforce Marketing Cloud has positively impacted my organization by reducing costs while significantly increasing the return on investment.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable features of Salesforce Marketing Cloud include the timely alerts and notification systems, which greatly enhance communication not only with customers but also within dealerships.
Practice Manager at Katzion
 

Categories and Ranking

LeadSquared
Ranking in Marketing Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
CRM (5th)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Marketing Automation
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Social CRM (4th), Marketing Management (1st), Social Media Management Solutions (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of LeadSquared is 2.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Marketing Cloud is 11.1%, down from 22.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud11.1%
LeadSquared2.0%
Other86.9%
Marketing Automation
 

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.
GauravSingh2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Targeted email journeys have boosted campaign insight and now need better data access and support
I feel that Salesforce Marketing Cloud can be improved in how the data views are accessed; it would be better to have something more physical. With data extensions, you can view them directly, but for data views, it is very difficult as you can only send it out or load it into data extensions. Improvements can also be made in the connections to different external tools such as Azure or AWS. Customer support can be improved in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, as sometimes it is not clear what the issue is or how to approach solving it, and it also takes time to resolve issues.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
24%
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise34
 

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 Marketing Cloud?
I did not work on any pricing or implementation aspects but learned on my own when dealing with Revenue Cloud products.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
Regarding areas for improvement, the realization of value from Salesforce Einstein's predictive AI features is a notable challenge. Although the implementation partner highlighted these capabilitie...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
As a consultant, I partner with organizations to optimize their use of Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC). My engagement often begins pre-implementation, where I lead the requirements gathering proc...
 

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