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We performed a comparison between Clarity SM and Salesforce Service Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Help Desk Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Clarity SM vs. Salesforce Service Cloud Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"This product has so many adjustment possibilities for many different clients.""XFlow (Temperature) and Service Point together provided an extremely user-friendly and collaborative experience to the point of making it easy for all users of the product, whether end-users or analysts.""There is a lot of flexibility in the system. There has not yet been a case where we've had people come to us and say, "Hey, can you guys do this?" and we can't. Some of it is obviously a little bit more complicated at times, but the flexibility in the system provides a lot.""We especially like the look of xFlow. That looks very personal, so they can keep track of how things are going with their ticket, if it has been worked on, what the status of it is. It seems to be a little more user friendly. The user can see more from a distance right away.""It gives us one central location to know, not only who is contacting us, but what they're contacting us for, what application they're contacting us for.""The view it provides into who's doing the work.""The flexibility and being able to connect to multiple products are valuable. It allows to use it the way we want to use it versus the way it came out of the box.""It's fairly easy to use, from a UI standpoint."

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"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The interface is quite user-friendly.""The plug-ins that work with other standard systems have made the product industry-ready.""It’s feasible to configure the platform according to the specific processes utilised. Customization of the platform could be carried out based on the techniques we employ.""I don't have the specific details, but I'm aware that Salesforce is used for campaigns, decision-making processes, and order submissions. I'm currently in the learning phase and not familiar with all the details.""The strength lies in its ability to work cohesively with other systems, creating a centralized hub that enhances efficiency and collaboration across various functionalities within our organization.""The complexity of the solution is very less.""The three major pillars of Salesforce Service Cloud are the SSL, Chatter, and the Dispatcher Console, which routes calls to the technicians."

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Cons
"I am not able to see tickets on a bigger scale. I can't see the overall bigger picture.""On permissions, there are options to do groups and options to do roles. What is practical, you have to pick one or the other, for both read and write permissions.""The upgrade was pretty complex.""Just little technical tweaks here and there. Like more options. For example "Organization." We wanted that to be available inside the change order, as well as the ticket and the request. And that's not available.""When I am reviewing an incident, sometimes there is too much information on the same screen and it is difficult to discern what is of value.""There are some issues regarding the knowledge base and the configuration manager.""It doesn't yet have the ability to integrate with other products.""We talk a lot about the idea that Service Desk Manager should be more "service" oriented, not just ticket oriented."

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"Salesforce should include maps as a default offering so that, as a customer, I can view where the technician is on the geographical map.""I'm not deeply engaged with this team, so I don't have extensive experience with it. As you mentioned, I haven't used it much yet, so my experience is limited.""One minor drawback is that its implementation requires some preparation. It's not something you can implement instantly; it takes time. The only issue I've encountered is that you need to ensure the implementation is done properly, which can be time-consuming. So, it requires some time and attention.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations.""The integrations with other solutions can be improved.""Salesforce Service Cloud's report functionality could be improved.""The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.""The product should be capable of delivering complex reports as per company requirements without the need for a Tableau license."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I don't see anyone other than large companies being able to afford this system."
  • "It is a bit expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. It is worth it!"
  • "Pricing is simple, as it’s per concurrent analysts."
  • "I think pricing of this model is suitable for growing corporations."
  • "Clarity offers a perpetual license. Customers purchase the license once and then pay for maintenance. CA provides a subscription model as well. Both models are available for our customers."
  • "There is a subscripted needed to use Clarity SM. The price of the solution could be less expensive. ServiceNow is less expensive and BMC Helix is priced similar to Clarity SM."
  • "The pricing is based on a subscription model."
  • "The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market."
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  • "I believe that in our country, Colombia, we utilize this platform for the Latin American region. In terms of expenses, it's somewhat higher compared to other products. I would rate it as expensive and nine out of ten."
  • "Salesforce is not a cheap product. It can be expensive."
  • "The price is too expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
  • "The tool is pretty expensive."
  • "The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
  • "The licensing is flexible. Companies pay for what they use. However, a company with very small needs might find it difficult to justify the cost. Overall, it's in the medium price range."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is the most stable product in the market.
    Top Answer:The solution is quite reasonable compared to other solutions in the market.
    Top Answer:They should enhance the service desk manager's service point function to be more customizable. Presently, there are so many limitations in this particular UI. Thus, similar to the existing UI, they… more »
    Top Answer:The product is expensive. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product.
    Top Answer:The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required. There are some imperfections in the product's stability, and it is an area where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:I use the solution in my company to follow up on opportunities and activities. I use the CRM part to open up new opportunities and follow up with a lot of opportunities since I work as a manager.
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    23rd
    out of 59 in Help Desk Software
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    685
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    326
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    7.7
    9th
    out of 59 in Help Desk Software
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    723
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    Average Words per Review
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    8.3
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    Also Known As
    CA Service Desk Manager, Clarity Service Management, CA Service Management, Unicenter Service Desk, CA SDM, CA Service Catalog, CA Business Service Insight
    Service Cloud
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    Overview

    Service desk capabilities, an integral part of the CA Service Management solution, can enable you to deliver efficiencies in IT service management to business consumers, power users and decision makers. Mobility and collaborative self-service capabilities provide a modern user experience for accessing services and performing tasks, which can help drive user adoption, satisfaction and productivity.

    Learn More: https://www.ca.com/us/products...

    Service Cloud is fully customizable support and help desk that provide faster, smarter service that will increase loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. From call-center software to self-service portals, our service solutions enhance your customer service with more responsive, more intuitive, more flexible support that anticipates customer needs.

    Sample Customers
    Banco G&T Continental City of Perth, FEMSA, Fujitsu, Manpower, Muslim Commercial Bank - MCB, Punjab National Bank, Santa Clara County Social Services, Stefanini
    Stanley Black & Decker, Coca-Cola, Activision, Wells Fargo, Spotify, Aldo, Philips, The Red Cross, Blue Shield of California, Sprouts Farmers Market, Direct Energy Solar, Inspirato, Kiva
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company25%
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company33%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Renewables & Environment Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise61%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Clarity SM vs. Salesforce Service Cloud
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Clarity SM vs. Salesforce Service Cloud and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Clarity SM is ranked 23rd in Help Desk Software with 107 reviews while Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 9th in Help Desk Software with 39 reviews. Clarity SM is rated 7.8, while Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Clarity SM writes "Quite good back-end architecture for end users but the API is very, very bad". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Salesforce Service Cloud writes "High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility". Clarity SM is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, BeyondTrust Remote Support, OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and IBM Maximo, whereas Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI. See our Clarity SM vs. Salesforce Service Cloud report.

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