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Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 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
6.8
Microsoft Dynamics CRM enhances operations, boosting efficiency and ROI, despite high costs, with benefits varying by industry and implementation.
Sentiment score
6.0
Users report improved efficiency and satisfaction with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, despite challenges in directly measuring ROI.
I recommend that those considering Microsoft Dynamics CRM conduct an ROI exercise to determine scalability and complex business needs because it is indeed a fantastic tool, especially if Microsoft can provide a better commercial model, which can significantly impact cost-effectiveness.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
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
5.6
Microsoft Dynamics CRM support is responsive but inconsistent; premium plans and local partners improve service for large enterprises.
Sentiment score
6.2
Salesforce Marketing Cloud support varies, with Premium support rated high, but improvements needed in response time and documentation.
I would rate customer support as ten out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
When we create a technical ticket for Microsoft, mostly the ETA is two to three days, but we mostly get responded to in 24 hours.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
While the support operates within their standard SLA, it can be difficult to speak directly with someone over the phone.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
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
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers scalability and adaptability, though customizations, standalone stability, and license management can pose challenges.
Sentiment score
7.7
Salesforce Marketing Cloud offers scalable multi-business architecture, ideal for large organizations, despite cost challenges for smaller entities.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is highly scalable, rated at ten, even fifteen out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
I would give it a ten out of ten for scalability.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is scalable; it's easy to scale, but when customizations become extensive, maintainability can become challenging.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
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
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics CRM boasts high stability, minimal downtime, and enhanced availability, thanks to Azure Cloud integration and regular updates.
Sentiment score
8.2
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is highly stable, with reliable uptime, minimal bugs, and efficient issue notifications, inspiring user confidence.
I would rate it ten out of ten.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
There have been instances where issues with Microsoft Azure have affected Dynamics due to the infrastructure layer.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
In the last two or three years, I have not seen anything or heard of that occurring with someone else anywhere in our organization.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
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

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is complex, requiring customization, with slow support, costly pricing, and needing improved user-friendliness and integration.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud needs better user management, analytics, integration, support, personalization, AI, cost efficiency, and user-friendly interfaces.
More use-case-oriented material should be provided to help users and implementers learn how to do more, faster.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics CRM needs improvement in simplifying the setup and configuration process, which can be relatively complex when we want all features to work properly.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it.
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
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

Microsoft Dynamics CRM pricing ranges from $50-$115/user monthly, competitive with Salesforce, yet complex for small businesses.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is costly but valued for advanced features, with varied pricing based on storage and module choices.
When we compare it to SAP or something like that, Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a very affordable solution.
Principal Consultant at Systems Limited
The pricing of Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be complex due to Microsoft's complicated licensing model.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics CRM costs about $110 to $115 per user per month, following a recent price increase.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
The pricing is around $10,000 per annum per user.
Practice Manager at Katzion
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is ideal for seamless Microsoft integration, customization, and robust features for sales management and customer engagement.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud enhances marketing with content, automation, and integration tools, improving customer engagement and multi-channel strategies.
The backend storage integrates seamlessly with OneDrive, and the solution offers robust security features, including Azure integration, two-factor authentication (2FA), and comprehensive audit trails.
CISO at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
The CRM is very fast, which is the most important aspect, and it's very handy.
Data Scientist at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its integration with Outlook and other Microsoft products like Microsoft 365, which includes emails, Teams, and SharePoint.
Head of Digital Transformation at Simplified Consulting
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

Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in Marketing Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (1st), CRM (1st), Local Government CRM (1st), Sales Force Automation (1st)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Marketing Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Social CRM (2nd), Marketing Automation (1st), Social Media Management Solutions (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Marketing Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 12.7%, down from 22.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Marketing Cloud is 17.9%, up from 15.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud17.9%
Microsoft Dynamics CRM12.7%
Other69.4%
Marketing Management
 

Featured Reviews

NavinJacob - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
Has enabled seamless integration across platforms while supporting advanced analytics for customer insights
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it. A lot of custom work is needed if you have to integrate heterogeneous technologies with the Microsoft suite, but if you are using the Microsoft suite, then it's quite seamless. Microsoft Dynamics CRM should add commercial models that allow smaller companies to use it because it can get pretty expensive. Better commercial options for smaller implementations may be helpful. There should be commercial options for smaller companies, as the overheads and costs of Dynamics can be quite high.
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
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise31
 

Questions from the Community

What are the pros and cons of MS dynamics vs. Salesforce CRM?
When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce CRM in 2026, both are leading CRM platforms, but they serve slightly different strengths depending on business needs. Features: Salesforce is t...
Is it advisable to purchase Dynamics CRM in addition to NAV 2016?
Short answer: depends on your sales needs. NAV 2016’s built-in CRM is very basic. It’s fine for simple contact management and basic sales tracking, but it lacks: Proper pipeline management Adva...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
A few areas where Dynamics CRM can improve: User experience → Still feels complex for non-technical users, especially for daily tasks Customization vs complexity → Easy to customize, but quickl...
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?
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 ...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Marketing Cloud?
The main use case for Salesforce Marketing Cloud is email marketing through Salesforce for the B2B segment on a day-to-day basis.For B2B email marketing using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, I can prov...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
American Express, Financial Conduct Authority, KPN, Merck KGaA, Peterborough City Council, The Chapar, ADP, Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker, SureFlap, Western Union, Philips
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