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Oracle Eloqua vs SAP Marketing Cloud comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Eloqua
Ranking in Marketing Automation
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Marketing Cloud
Ranking in Marketing Automation
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Marketing Resource Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Marketing Automation category, the mindshare of Oracle Eloqua is 5.9%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Marketing Cloud is 2.1%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Eloqua5.9%
SAP Marketing Cloud2.1%
Other92.0%
Marketing Automation
 

Featured Reviews

VK
Application Development Team Lead at Accenture
Customizable design tools empower users to develop campaigns effortlessly
One improvement I would suggest for Oracle Eloqua is establishing data modeling capabilities where you can link various custom data objects to create multiple tables together, allowing access to data through SQL queries for better manipulation. I've found that when you get into very granular data analysis or complex segmentation, the current filter-based approach can become cumbersome. The filter wizard can only handle a certain number of conditions at a time, which can force you to build multiple 'shared filters' and combine them. An integrated SQL editor, or a more flexible data query tool, would allow for more efficient and sophisticated data manipulation
Abhijit Misra - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Integrates well with master data but user experience and integration need improvement
Predictive Analytics in SAP Marketing Cloud is effective, but it requires two essential elements. The data should be correct and sufficient enough to run Predictive Analytics, and the right algorithms need to be included in the marketing decision-making process. In Predictive Analytics, certain algorithms can be used, but it has limited use because it does not cater to the complete business needs of the client. The solution is easy to customize, but it requires having the right data model attached to the dashboard. If the data model is correct, the data on the dashboard can be manipulated very easily. However, if the data model is incorrect and does not bring in the right elements of KPIs and dashboards, upgrading the data model becomes a challenging exercise. SAP's user interface from a user story point of view rates six to seven out of ten. The user experience could be improved, but in terms of flexibility, it functions adequately when data is available. Without available data, none of the dashboards can function.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We needed a solution that could scale with our business - and it doesn't get better than Eloqua."
"E10 is a slick easy to use tool that is also robust for those automation experts."
"The most valuable feature for us is that it integrates with our CRM content management system."
"Eloqua's marketing automation tool has made me not only a better marketer but has given me a new outlook on marketing."
"It provides good support for really large databases."
"Lead scoring has helped with the process of qualifying leads."
"Eloqua10 is a great tool for marketing automation for both B2B and B2C companies."
"It is a necessity in the world of marketing to have a strong marketing automation tool."
"Segmentation and campaigning are very important features."
"SAP Marketing Cloud integrates effectively with the SAP data, ensuring all the master data gets aligned effectively with marketing."
 

Cons

"To get the most out of your investment you'll want to have a dedicated admin or team if you are able."
"Not suited for small companies."
"Eloqua doesn't have built-in features for WhatsApp marketing or SMS functionality."
"It could be a bit more intuitive for the average user. The segmentation portion is difficult for a marketer with no marketing operations experience to understand."
"There are some things where improvement is needed. For me, it would be great if they integrated a tool like AI configuration capabilities within Eloqua itself."
"The UI of the reporting tool (Insight) is a bit dated."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."
"The product's initial setup process could be better."
"Integration with third-party solutions is challenging with SAP Marketing Cloud."
"Email response could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Eloqua is quite an affordable solution."
"Our licensing costs are yearly."
"The tool is pricey compared to products like Marketo."
"It's quite expensive."
"Oracle Eloqua's pricing is medium."
"The solution is expensive."
"Oracle Eloqua can be expensive compared to alternatives."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Eloqua?
Some areas of Oracle Eloqua that could be improved include enhancements for campaign features, such as the ability to filter contacts based on date intervals or related functionalities that current...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Eloqua?
In my company, I work with Oracle Eloqua and do not use it internally. My usual use cases for Oracle Eloqua include day-to-day work, where I'm currently working on implementation-related tasks, spe...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Eloqua?
I am not sure how to answer that. We take care of emails and fetch the data regarding that only. I have not explored many other options given by Oracle Eloqua.
What needs improvement with SAP Marketing Cloud?
There are three main areas for improvement in SAP Marketing Cloud. The user experience side needs enhancement to improve the interface so that more marketing analytics can be used. Pre-configured c...
What is your primary use case for SAP Marketing Cloud?
My clients mainly use SAP Marketing Cloud for campaign management, sales force effectiveness, and marketing analytics that is supposed to be captured and insights need to come out of that data side...
 

Also Known As

Eloqua, Oracle Marketing Cloud
SAP Hybris Marketing Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Thomson Reuters, The Dow Chemical Company, Avid, LifeSize, and Avalara.
PT XL Axiata Tbk, Lenovo, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Sailing Team Germany, CHIO Aachen, Danone, Evoshield, Mohawk Industries, FC Bayern Munchen AG, D. SWAROVSKI KG, WeissBeerger, Groupe SAMSE, Cox Communications Inc.
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