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SAP CRM vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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
6.0
Users report improved efficiency and satisfaction with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, despite challenges in directly measuring ROI.
Sentiment score
6.6
Sales and revenue increased; operational efficiency justifies costs, but Salesforce suits large organizations more than smaller ones long-term.
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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud support varies, with Premium support rated high, but improvements needed in response time and documentation.
Sentiment score
7.0
Customer service is responsive and reliable, with 24/7 support, although customization and response times can vary.
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
I am satisfied with their response time and quality.
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Salesforce Marketing Cloud offers scalable multi-business architecture, ideal for large organizations, despite cost challenges for smaller entities.
Sentiment score
8.1
SAP CRM excels in scalability, efficiently supporting numerous users and large data volumes while integrating various business functions.
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
In terms of scalability with data and number of users, I would give it a nine out of ten.
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is highly stable, with reliable uptime, minimal bugs, and efficient issue notifications, inspiring user confidence.
Sentiment score
8.1
SAP CRM is stable and reliable, with occasional issues, but generally offers smooth operation and minimal downtime.
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

Salesforce Marketing Cloud needs better user management, analytics, integration, support, personalization, AI, cost efficiency, and user-friendly interfaces.
SAP CRM requires UI enhancements, better integration, real-time analytics, increased flexibility, and modern tech adoption for future growth.
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
I am happy with SAP CRM because whenever we have requirements for changes or customization as per our needs, we get them, and the downtime is minimal.
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Salesforce Marketing Cloud is costly but valued for advanced features, with varied pricing based on storage and module choices.
SAP CRM is costly, targeting large enterprises, with high setup costs but competitive features; price cuts could increase appeal.
The pricing is around $10,000 per annum per user.
Practice Manager at Katzion
SAP CRM is not suitable for small companies because of the cost.
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Salesforce Marketing Cloud enhances marketing with content, automation, and integration tools, improving customer engagement and multi-channel strategies.
SAP CRM provides customizable reporting, seamless ERP integration, real-time data, enhancing customer management and improving business processes globally.
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
If there is any error in our machine, a log is automatically generated, and from SAP CRM, we can see that the machine has problems.
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

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 (3rd), Marketing Automation (1st), Social Media Management Solutions (2nd)
SAP CRM
Ranking in Marketing Management
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
CRM (7th), Local Government CRM (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Marketing Management category, the mindshare of Salesforce Marketing Cloud is 17.0%, up from 16.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP CRM is 11.8%, down from 20.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud17.0%
SAP CRM11.8%
Other71.2%
Marketing Management
 

Featured Reviews

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.
FA
CRM administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Customization and automation drive effective user training and insights sharing
Recently, the price of SAP CRM has increased, which is one concern. Another issue is that sometimes we experience slow performance. Reports in SAP CRM itself can become very slow. Other than that, it is a very good CRM system. I am happy with SAP CRM because whenever we have requirements for changes or customization as per our needs, we get them, and the downtime is minimal. We are getting very good support from the incident team and the in-house support team who are responsible for customization. Some customer centers have moved to Salesforce, but I don't have any experience with Salesforce to make a comparison.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
8%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise34
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise27
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP CRM?
SAP CRM is not suitable for small companies because of the cost. It is suitable for medium and large enterprise companies.
What needs improvement with SAP CRM?
Recently, the price of SAP CRM has increased, which is one concern. Another issue is that sometimes we experience slow performance. Reports in SAP CRM itself can become very slow. Other than that, ...
What is your primary use case for SAP CRM?
Currently, we are using SAP CRM for monitoring sales activities, forecasting, and marketing activities.
 

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Sample Customers

American Express, Financial Conduct Authority, KPN, Merck KGaA, Peterborough City Council, The Chapar, ADP, Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker, SureFlap, Western Union, Philips
Brau Union Osterreich AG, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., AOK Bundesverband, RAK Ceramics, NHS 24, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters, FC Bayern Munchen AG, Tumi, The Kellogg Company, MVV Energie AG, Anglian Water Services, German Football Association (DFB), Nebraska Book Company Inc.
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