Pardot vs Percolate vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud comparison

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We performed a comparison between Pardot, Percolate, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "​Make sure you do not pay for features that you may not need​."
  • "We pay about $4000 a month."
  • "The price of this solution is expensive. However, you are going to receive good value for money. They could improve by reducing the price."
  • "It is a competitively priced product, considering what it provides."
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  • "Its licensing is on an annual basis. Customers are okay with its licensing cost, and they don't find it expensive."
  • "We did a yearly license. We negotiated and got a great deal. I don't think we would have gotten far with the regular price, but they negotiated, so it was worth that."
  • "The licensing cost for the solution is on a yearly basis."
  • "Salesforce has different versions of the solution and some are more suitable for smaller clients. However, Salesforce is expensive."
  • "The solution is paid for monthly."
  • "It is a license per user."
  • "My company pays to use this solution."
  • "This solution is priced in the medium to high price range."
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    Top Answer:The solution can be easily integrated with Salesforce.
    Top Answer:If it's not used, it becomes expensive software at the end of the day. From a price point, it is in the mid-price range… more »
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    6th
    Views
    1,633
    Comparisons
    639
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    420
    Rating
    7.3
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    71
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    1st
    Views
    6,869
    Comparisons
    4,171
    Reviews
    35
    Average Words per Review
    368
    Rating
    8.3
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    Overview
    Pardot, a salesforce.com Company, is an easy-to-use B2B Marketing Automation suite that helps sales and marketing teams maximize efficiency and increase revenue. Pardot's lead management software features CRM integration, email marketing, lead nurturing, lead scoring, and ROI reporting to help marketing and sales teams work together to generate and qualify sales leads, shorten sales cycles, and demonstrate marketing accountability.
    Percolate is a leading CMP purpose-built to alleviate some of the most pressing challenges facing global marketing organizations today.

    Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a comprehensive marketing automation platform that enables businesses to create personalized and targeted marketing campaigns across multiple channels. 

    With its robust set of tools and features, marketers can easily manage and automate their email marketing, social media advertising, mobile messaging, and customer journey mapping. 

    The platform offers advanced segmentation capabilities, allowing marketers to segment their audience based on various criteria and deliver tailored messages to each segment. 

    Additionally, Salesforce Marketing Cloud provides powerful analytics and reporting features, enabling marketers to track the performance of their campaigns and make data-driven decisions. 

    With its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with other Salesforce products, Marketing Cloud offers a seamless and efficient marketing automation solution for businesses of all sizes.

    Sample Customers
    Arketi Group
    GE, Chobani, MasterCard, Amtrak, Freshpet, Unilever, Boost Mobile, Visa, Western Digital, U.S. Cellular, CA Techniologies, Aloha, Hibbett Sports
    American Express, Financial Conduct Authority, KPN, Merck KGaA, Peterborough City Council, The Chapar, ADP, Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker, SureFlap, Western Union, Philips
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization64%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization65%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Legal Firm5%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company42%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Marketing Services Firm8%
    Consumer Goods Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise23%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise18%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise52%
    Large Enterprise35%
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