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Salesforce Platform vs WaveMaker comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Salesforce Platform
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
5th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
97
Ranking in other categories
PaaS Clouds (8th), Mobile Development Platforms (3rd), No-Code Development Platforms (2nd), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (14th)
WaveMaker
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
31st
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
31st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Salesforce Platform is 3.7%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WaveMaker is 1.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Platform3.7%
WaveMaker1.4%
Other94.9%
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Featured Reviews

Sharmila-K - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Transformations and Infrastructure Delivery Manager at a university with 10,001+ employees
Integration processes improve but scripting requires effort
The updates, pricing part, and upgrades to the products are some of the most valuable features with the Salesforce Platform.With the Salesforce Platform, I have minimal experience of approximately one and a half years. I get minimal exposure, once every three or two months, especially during holidays. The Salesforce Platform is connected to the cloud, which is beneficial. When it is integrated with different tools such as Microsoft BI Analytics, it helps us analyze much better. Currently, the integration itself is tricky as we have to use extensive scripting. It should be more of a plug-in and use solution. That is the only issue I see, but otherwise, I appreciate it.
it_user576294 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Software Developer at a tech services company
This is a RAD tool to build business apps, tables, and forms.
It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE. I would like to have the possibility to have a CE that lets me migrate from SQL Server Express, Access, and OpenOffice Base and keep all UI front-end development in just one system. In short, the 6.7 was good enough. The question is: Will there always be a desktop version CE that will let me work with, for example, five users for free, and then start to pay from user six, or in my case, three users? Right now, I do not see WaveMaker in this field, and there are others points to ask for from a desktop.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The reporting capabilities are pretty user-friendly."
"Most of the apps allow you to try out the product before buying it. The trial period depends on the product and varies from a week to 30 days."
"The presentation is clear and easy to comprehend."
"The most valuable aspect is that all data is stored in one place, making it easy to find what is needed and to report on it."
"Compared to other CRM applications, Salesforce is very good and you can set it up in the cloud."
"The reporting tools are very solid."
"The interface makes it an easy solution to use."
"The solution is scalable and it is one of its best features."
"It is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool to build business apps that lets you work with many diverse data stores and build tables and forms easily."
 

Cons

"UI needs to be more intuitive and user friendly."
"The solution offers upgrades at a slower pace. The solution needs to keep up with competitors."
"Salesforce is a pretty cumbersome product. It's a product that you need to spend quite a bit of time customizing to your unique business model. Unless you have somebody in house that knows it really well, you're better off spending money with a consultant to get what you need."
"The initial setup is rather complex."
"Customer Service: A three out of 10. Technical Support: A two out of 10."
"They should provide access to data quality tips and tricks to make it better."
"It is on the expensive side, unfortunately."
"Salesforce could improve by offering AI features or functionalities to help business decision-makers analyze business history, suggest forward strategies, and participate in events."
"It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive."
"The licensing is on the expensive side, but most clients engage in negotiations to reach a more favorable agreement. For stand-alone or medium-sized clients, it can be relatively costly."
"The solution is a bit expensive."
"Salesforce does a user capacity analysis on a regular basis. For example, if you're not using certain areas, you may lose access. If you don't go in and quote and edit quotes, all of a sudden you may lose your rights to quote."
"Costly, but it is the top product in SaaS/PaaS. Pricing is more for large to enterprise level companies."
"The solution is fairly priced."
"I rate this solution a six out of ten for pricing. Though the solution is on the pricier side, it still offers good value for money."
"rice-wise, the solution is reasonable for what we're getting."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise44
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