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Pros
"It integrates well with other Microsoft products.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM has the same features as Salesforce CRM, but what I like about the solution is that it's customizable. It's also one of the top-rated CRMs in the market. I also like that the coverage system of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very, very broad, which means you can do a lot with it versus what you can do with Salesforce CRM.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its performance.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are its easy operations and functionality.""The initial setup is very easy.""My access to Microsoft Dynamics CRM is limited, so I can only access the feature of registering the pipeline and activities. That feature is enough for me to do the job, and is what I find most valuable in the solution.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution.""The most valuable features are the integration capabilities with other third-party software. It has an easy user interface and in terms of security, it has permission-based access for different users."

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"Great flexibility and its locking mechanism enable multiple users to work on the same case seamlessly.""It also reduces the duration per call, and it ensures a first time resolution of the issue.""We can effortlessly manage the data within it, and it offers ease of use and high flexibility to present the data across various vendors.""One of the most valuable features of Pega CRM for our team's productivity is its ease of setup, thanks to its configuration-driven approach.""Pega offers a clear parent-child case relationship that's easily created and maintained. Dependencies can be configured, where reaching a specific stage in a parent case automatically triggers a child task in a child case, while the parent case remains on hold until a certain condition is met before moving forward. This configuration allows multiple users to work on cases in parallel. Many of these settings are readily available within Pega case settings. Overall, Pega's case management is unparalleled compared to other options.""The solution is very easy to use.""The case management feature is really valuable.""The product's deployment phase was easy."

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"The most beneficial aspect of Salesforce Sales Cloud is my development life cycle will have been shortened.""The most valuable features of Salesforce Sales Cloud are increased productivity and business accuracy.""The product is very fast and responsive. There's no lag time when you are on the platform.""Suitable for all sizes of organizations.""It is nice to have the install base information at your fingertips when you look up a company.""The tracking and monitoring of daily activities within each account is the most valuable aspect of Salesforce Sales Cloud. It allows for staying informed about ongoing activities, ensuring comprehensive visibility into the progress made within each account on a regular basis. Additionally, the plugins that are available, such as ZoolInfo are useful.""The scalability is good.""I can see activity per customer. I can find out quickly and easily who was the last person I talked to, when it was, and what we were talking about."

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Cons
"The solution should improve the user experience in the process of creating and activating offers.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve the built-in reports. The ones that are included are pretty generic unless you subscribe to Microsoft BI, which is an extra fee. They should offer the reports without having to purchase a separate subscription for Microsoft BI. However, the reports in Microsoft BI are fantastic.""The solution's interface has room for improvement.""Microsoft Dynamics CRM can improve by having integration with Slack. Additionally, the solution is incomplete, and we must use other solutions to fulfill our needs.""One area for improvement in Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its end user feedback. It's still not that great compared to Salesforce. They also need to improve on the look and feel of the solution, because those are still slightly better on Salesforce.""This is a good tool, but if you don't have experience using a CRM solution, there are a lot of things you'll need to learn. This tool needs to be more user-friendly.""Microsoft Dynamics could have better note-taking capabilities. It should have more preset options where you enter notes by clicking a box instead of writing them out.""It would be a little bit easier if there were better ways to configure and modify native add-ins or plugins."

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"There has been a common acknowledgment among customers that this solution is an expensive tool and they often opt for cheaper tools like Comodo""The UI should be improved.""It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing and support implementation options as they are currently quite expensive.""For many of the clients, they have a separate system or separate layer of UI and a separate layer of the business rules engine, which Pega has taken care of in the recent releases.""Price is always a concern for many organizations. They often think Pega is expensive, and sometimes they don't fully understand the pricing model.""The solution has room for improvement around decisional and real-time data analysis.""They should enable the data-driven streaming feature inside it.""The UI is lagging and needs to be improved."

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"The setup of Salesforce Sales Cloud is complex. You need specialists in that area to be able to have a good setup. Once it's set up properly, running it is seamless. That's the most beautiful thing about Salesforce Sales Cloud.""The cost of this solution could be improved.""There are things that could be improved with respect to file sharing. There is a limited file size.""The solution is secure. However, they could always improve on security.""One aspect I find challenging with Salesforce Sales Cloud is its forecasting feature. While it's useful for analyzing sales data and predicting future revenue, I've encountered instances where the outcomes weren't as perfect as expected.""Salesforce Sales Cloud could improve by allowing some customization of the processes with coding to avoid the problem of memory. When we use only flows in the process, which can become large flows, they are more complicated to debug and also for maintenance. It's better to invoke some Apex classes to make the process better.""The user interface could be better in Salesforce Sales Cloud because it feels a little heavy.""Salesforce Sales Cloud overall is too complex. There is too much functionality, it's hard for the user, at the beginning. It takes a lot of time to update the information."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We have to buy a separate license in order to implement the social listening feature."
  • "It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
  • "I am not the person who pays for Microsoft Dynamics CRM but it is expensive. I have been using Microsoft Azure, which Microsoft Dynamics CRM is built on, and I know we prepaid for the services. For me as a consumer, I do not think I can afford it, mainly because I am only learning how to use the AI and the rate which they charge is high. In general, Microsoft solutions are expensive and this is most likely due to the brand, this is something you expect. However, the price might be high but you receive a highly secure solution."
  • "There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
  • "The price of the solution is good but could be cheaper."
  • "We have a three-year ELA with all our Microsoft solutions and often we had to do a true-up which was approximately $1,000,000. Additionally, we pay approximately $2,500 a month for support."
  • "Pricing for this software could be cheaper."
  • "The solution is open source and is free. However, it does require a Dynamics 365 subscription."
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  • "It is expensive."
  • "We have numerous uses of the solution in our organisation. Almost 72 applications are integrated with Pega CRM, and some of them are shutting down for various reasons including the high licensing costs. There is a strong focus in the market and offices on cost reduction."
  • "The pricing is on the higher side."
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  • "The subscription is on a monthly basis."
  • "The main issue is the price. Because it's SaaS, you will have to pay on a monthly or yearly basis."
  • "It is a premium product, so it is not the cheapest solution. I think if it's implemented well, and you're getting the soft cost benefits, the efficiencies, it's justified. But not if you're looking at just apples for apples as a subscription, without the complexity that you can achieve. It can deal with complex business requirements. Some other CRMs can't. But you certainly pay, so it's a premium-charged solution. It's one of the more expensive ones."
  • "I have found Salesforce Sales Cloud to be expensive. However, it is the number one CRM solution in the world. It is worth the money."
  • "The main thing is it is costly. Salesforce it is not cheap, it's costly. Some of our customers say it is a costly solution. So, we have lost some sale opportunities regarding the high price. This is the main thing that we are facing. It is sales per user and the user price is about $150 per month, per user for the Enterprise Edition. The other edition is less than this, but it is costly. A company that has 70 or 80 users would pay more than $8,000 USD yearly because it is cloud based."
  • "My understanding is that Salesforce is a little bit expensive, but in terms of the efficiencies, automation, and visibility, I think it's definitely value for money."
  • "Implementation and add-ons may be additional costs."
  • "Being license based, the license varies by type. The pricing is considered average."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are all the filters and possible reports.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve the user experience in the process of creating and activating offers. Sometimes, the process… more »
    Top Answer:We use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to control sales advancements in our company.
    Top Answer:One of the most valuable features of Pega CRM for our team's productivity is its ease of setup, thanks to its… more »
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement and further enhancement in the stability capabilities. I think there's potential for… more »
    Top Answer:There are numerous use cases tailored for customer retention and customer acquisition. These scenarios often come with… more »
    Top Answer:Salesforce's price worldwide is very high. Salesforce's price in the Indian market is also high. The high price of the… more »
    Top Answer:Salesforce Sales Cloud has lots of features and capabilities since it allows you to create multiple applications related… more »
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    2nd
    out of 169 in CRM
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    Also Known As
    Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
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    Sales Cloud, SFDC, Salesforce
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management solution that helps businesses streamline their sales, marketing, and customer service processes. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, it enables organizations to effectively manage their customer interactions and drive business growth.

    One of the key features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its sales automation capabilities. It allows sales teams to track leads, manage opportunities, and close deals more efficiently. The solution provides a centralized platform for managing customer information, enabling sales representatives to access real-time data and make informed decisions. It also offers tools for forecasting, pipeline management, and sales analytics, helping businesses optimize their sales processes and drive revenue growth.

    In addition to sales automation, Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers robust marketing automation features. It enables marketers to create and execute targeted marketing campaigns, track campaign performance, and generate actionable insights. The solution provides tools for lead management, email marketing, social media integration, and customer segmentation, allowing businesses to engage with their customers effectively and drive marketing ROI.

    Furthermore, Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps organizations deliver exceptional customer service. It provides a unified view of customer interactions, enabling customer service representatives to deliver personalized and timely support. The solution offers case management, a knowledge base, and self-service portal capabilities, empowering customers to find answers to their queries and resolve issues on their own. It also provides tools for service analytics and reporting, helping businesses identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.

    Pega BPM streamlines your operations so you can reduce costs and improve business agility. Pega is recognized by leading analyst firms as the most comprehensive and unified BPM platform.

    Salesforce Sales Cloud is the most widely used of sales tools and sales automation software, speeding and streamlining all phases of sales from lead management to analytics and forecasting. Thanks to Salesforce Sales Cloud, more than 100,000+ customers and 2 million subscribers worldwide can manage people and processes more effectively, pursue more business in less time, and close more deals.

    Sample Customers
    Metro Bank, Nissan, Pandora, Delta, Haynes International, City of London, Trek and many more market leaders.
    The State of Maine, Aegis, Aegon, AIG Japan, ING
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Kuoni Global Travel Services, Financial Times, Just Eat, Jobsite, H.R. Owen, PlayerLayer, O2, DMGT, Philips, Xtreme.ie, Business Stream, Remote Asset Management, Dialogue Group
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Non Tech Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization69%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Manufacturing Company2%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise80%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise71%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise72%
    Large Enterprise21%
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