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Salesforce Platform

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
Salesforce Platform
8.9 /10

What is Salesforce Platform?

The demand for apps has quickly outstripped the development capacity of many IT departments. Salesforce Platform is the fastest way to build and deploy apps for customers, employees, and partners. By streamlining the app-building process — including giving you the basic building blocks so you never have to start from scratch — Salesforce Platform gives you the agility to tackle your app backlog and take the lead in the app revolution.

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Awards & Recognition

Salesforce Platform won the following awards in the Low-Code Development Tools category

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Salesforce Platform Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Salesforce Platform?

2% Negative
1% Neutral
97% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Application Security

90

Collaboration

87

Cloud Deployment

85

Application Inventory and Dashboard

85

Audit Trail

85

Role-Based Access Management

85

Vendor Community and Marketplace

84

Import and Export Capabilities

84

Data and Entity Mapping

84

End to End Lifecycle Management

84

Cross-Platform Deployment

83

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Business Value Created

86

Ease of Customization

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Ease of IT Administration

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

84

Quality of Features

84

Breadth of Features

83

Ease of Data Integration

83

Vendor Support

83

Ease of Implementation

80

Salesforce Platform Reviews

Isioma A.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Salesforce is powerful, but needs key upgrades

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Salesforce Platform from other similar products?

What makes Salesforce stand out from the crowd is how flexible, scalable, and well-connected it is. While many CRMs and app platforms can feel boxed in, Salesforce opens things up with a low-code/no-code setup. Tools like Lightning App Builder, Flow, and the AppExchange make it easy for anyone from seasoned developers to non-technical users—to build and customize apps without needing to call in the IT cavalry every time. Another big plus is the Salesforce ecosystem. The AppExchange is packed with thousands of ready-to-use apps and integrations, so you don’t have to start from scratch.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I love about the Salesforce Platform is how flexible it is. No matter the size of your business, whether you're just starting out or running a massive enterprise, Salesforce can adapt to fit your needs. It’s not one of those rigid systems that forces you to work a certain way. Instead, it gives you the freedom to build what works for you. One of the best parts? You don’t need to be a developer to create something meaningful. With tools like Flows, Lightning App Builder, and all the ready-made solutions on AppExchange, anyone can jump in and start building.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One thing I’ve found challenging about Salesforce is how overwhelming it can be for new users. There’s just so much packed into the platform—features, settings, customization options—and without a dedicated admin or solid training, it’s easy to feel lost at first. That steep learning curve can really slow down adoption, especially for smaller teams trying to get up and running quickly. Cost is another hurdle. Salesforce brings a lot to the table, but once you start adding licenses and extra features, the price can climb fast, making it tough for smaller businesses to justify. That said, I do think there’s real potential here.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're thinking about using Salesforce, my biggest piece of advice is to start with a clear sense of what you want to achieve. It’s a powerful platform with tons of features, but without a solid strategy, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Whether your goal is to boost customer engagement, streamline internal processes, or improve reporting, having those priorities mapped out from the beginning will help you set things up in a way that actually supports your business. I also can’t stress enough how important it is to invest in training early on. It will help you maximize its features.

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable

Tunde O.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Powerful and Customizable,

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Salesforce Platform from other similar products?

Ease of Data intergration

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Using it to manually pay off loans of clients.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Difficult to restore glitch.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It give values to business

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Ansuman K.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Gaming and Hospitality
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

A robust and flexible CRM platform

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Salesforce Platform from other similar products?

Salesforce offers unmatched customization, a vast AppExchange ecosystem, and advanced automation tools like Flow and AI-powered insights via Einstein, setting it apart from traditional CRMs.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its flexibility and scalability—whether you're a small business or a global enterprise, Salesforce can be tailored to meet specific needs across sales, service, and marketing functions.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The pricing model can be difficult to navigate, and full implementation or customization often requires dedicated administrators or developers, increasing the total cost of ownership.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Ensure you have a strong governance structure and clear ownership across business and IT. Take advantage of Salesforce’s training resources and start small with customization before scaling.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service
  • Caring

Cons

  • Vendor Friendly Policies

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