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Salesforce Essentials vs SuiteCRM comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Salesforce Essentials
Ranking in CRM
16th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SuiteCRM
Ranking in CRM
42nd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Salesforce Essentials is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SuiteCRM is 0.5%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Essentials0.6%
SuiteCRM0.5%
Other98.9%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

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.
JV
Owner at CPSTECH
Provides valuable reporting tools, but the user interfaces could be simplified
I use the platform mainly for lead management, opportunities, marketing automation, sales flow, and reporting The product's most valuable feature is the ease of obtaining information to make decisions. The platform's user interfaces could be simplified.  I have been using SuiteCRM for five…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution helps to track the performance of salespersons before closing deals."
"The product is stable."
"Salesforce makes tracking every product and customer activity easy, enabling managers to monitor their products, such as key products and their peak performance."
"In terms of features, the cloud-based solution and easy deployment are standout elements that have made a difference."
"The combination of product and service are exceptional."
"High availability is really important for us when getting our reports as a vendor."
"The CRM system has SAP Sales, SAP Service, and SAP Billing, with everything integrated into an on-premise SAP CRM system. Salesforce Essentials replaced this on-premise system, bringing all functionalities onto the cloud platform."
"Salesforce provides the best they have with the current version. Most of the features we need are already there, and it's very easy to use."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ease of obtaining information to make decisions."
 

Cons

"When we use mixed languages, it can be uncomfortable because there seems to be no consideration for right-to-left speakers. It feels like these tools were developed by people who only speak left-to-right languages and didn't consider other language types' needs."
"Salesforce Essentials does not contain domain-specific solutions."
"The product's reporting area has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Salesforce Essentials operates in a table format where the entire user interface is based on tables, more specifically pivot tables. This is not very user-friendly for mobile."
"Less integration would be better. It should work independently."
"Integrating Salesforce with SAP, considering our business relies heavily on SAP for ERP, has been quite challenging due to the intricate product configurations. Unlike standard products like computers with a few options, our products have hundreds of configurable options, making the integration complex. If such integration were possible, it would have been easier to understand the unique nature of our industry and the limited number of customers who buy steel products, unlike consumer electronics."
"The solution could be cheaper."
"Areas that could be improved or upgraded in the next release include analytics, automation capabilities, and stability."
"The platform's user interfaces could be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is on the higher side, especially with additional costs for professional services like consultants."
"I rate Salesforce Essentials' pricing an eight out of ten."
"Salesforce Essentials is quite expensive, almost 10 out of 10. I don't have the exact cost, but we found it to be very expensive based on our budget constraints."
"The pricing is a bit on the expensive side."
"The tool is moderately priced."
"We chose quarterly payments."
"It's a perpetual license, and the subscription can be expensive."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"The product's initial price is quite low, around $100 for a fixed deployment."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
27%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Retailer
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SuiteCRM?
The product's initial price is quite low, around $100 for a fixed deployment. For ongoing support, there is an additional $50 charge per instance.
What needs improvement with SuiteCRM?
The platform's user interfaces could be simplified.
What is your primary use case for SuiteCRM?
I use the platform mainly for lead management, opportunities, marketing automation, sales flow, and reporting.
 

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