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

Find out in this report how the two CRM Customer Engagement Centers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The three major pillars of Salesforce Service Cloud are the SSL, Chatter, and the Dispatcher Console, which routes calls to the technicians.""We use Salesforce Service Cloud for lead management and opportunity management.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The interface is quite user-friendly.""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 complexity of the solution is very less.""The most valuable feature of Salesforce Service Cloud is its ease of use.""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."

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"It is a scalable platform.""The most valuable features are that it's user-friendly, you can customize it the way you want it, and it is very easy to use. You don't need anybody else to configure it.""The integration part is a valuable feature in the solution, especially if we're talking about Zoho One solution. Zoho Desk is easy to integrate with Zoho platform.""The product provides communication features like chats and calls.""The tool has made support very flexible and strong. We can use chat boxes and auto-responses. If someone creates a ticket, it will be created in Zoho Desk's ticket module. We can get emails and respond to them within the product. We don't need a support email product to manage emails. We can easily manage it within Zoho Desk. The tool's interface is good since it updated the layout three months ago and the current interface is more effective.""The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are the user interface, pricing, and how they customize the solution for us.""The product is quite stable.""The most valuable features of Zoho Desk are archiving queries and analytics."

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Cons
"Knowledge Management platform could use some intelligence improvements. Data mining techniques for recommending the most relevant knowledge articles would be beneficial. Currently, that selection process is more administrative. AI could be used here.""The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The pricing for what Salesforce Service Cloud offers is not great.""The integrations with other solutions can be improved.""There is room for improvement in pricing.""The documentation could be improved.""The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper.""The main concern for me revolves around the speed of certain integrations."

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"There is room for improvement in customer service and support. It could be more knowledgeable.""Zoho Desk needs to be enhanced to support IT service management policies.""Could have slightly better integration between additional functionalities in the Zoho desk.""There is room for improvement with the pricing.""The solution urgently needs improvement in the display's night mode. When we use the system for a long time, it's very stressful for our eyes. I also need to see improvements that can help to find the assets under a previous owner.""I would like to have integrated support, and integration between the ticketing tool and the project management tool.""The solution should provide an option to autofill some values while creating tickets.""The solution needs to have more customization on alerts and notifications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "For what it does, it's quite cheap."
  • "Regarding pricing, it's 35 USD per user a year and 45 USD per user a month. Under the price, I have access to all Zoho products since it all falls under Zoho One's package."
  • "The solution costs INR 8400 per user."
  • "Price-wise, Zoho Desk is about 35 USD a month per user."
  • "The product costs $10 to $25 per user per month."
  • "The solution is relatively cheap. However, there are additional licensing fees involved."
  • "Zoho Desk's pricing is more flexible."
  • "Zoho Desk's cost is pretty much okay."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:The deployment process is swift, typically taking just one day, and includes customization and automation setup.
    Top Answer:The solution’s pricing depends on the region because Zoho has different plans based on different data centers. They have different data centers at different locations. They have an Indian data center… more »
    Top Answer:They could enhance the product’s features to customize the automated email responses. Currently, users can include a custom signature, but there's limited space for additional customization. It could… more »
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    Also Known As
    Service Cloud
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    Overview

    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.

    With Zoho Desk, agents become more productive, managers become more impactful, and customers become more empowered. It's customizable, convenient to use, and it doesn't cost you a fortune. Part of Zoho's 30-strong suite of business software, Zoho Desk brings you the power to put customer service at the heart of your company.

    Sample Customers
    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
    Intel, Sears, Daimler, Essilor, Aon Hewitt, Shop Your Way, CoffeeRocket
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company33%
    Marketing Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Educational Organization14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company38%
    Non Tech Company25%
    Outsourcing Company13%
    Transportation Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization57%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise61%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Salesforce Service Cloud is ranked 2nd in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 39 reviews while Zoho Desk is ranked 7th in CRM Customer Engagement Centers with 19 reviews. Salesforce Service Cloud is rated 8.6, while Zoho Desk is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Salesforce Service Cloud writes "High scalability with good plugins and excellent customer visibility". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zoho Desk writes "End-to-end solution to manage customer support tickets and consolidate all communication channels into one platform". Salesforce Service Cloud is most compared with ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, JIRA Service Management, Vlocity and BSI, whereas Zoho Desk is most compared with ServiceNow, JIRA Service Management, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Freshdesk and Freshservice. See our Salesforce Service Cloud vs. Zoho Desk report.

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