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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$25/user/month* (billed annually)
Azure Cloud Services
Star Rating
(73)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Cloud ServicesSalesforce Platform
Star Rating
(3,790)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$25/user/month* (billed annually)
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that the Salesforce Platform excels in its integration capabilities, with a score of 9.2 for integration, while Azure Cloud Services also performs well with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Salesforce's extensive library of pre-built integrations makes it easier to connect with various applications.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Cloud Services shines in its scalability, scoring 9.1, which is slightly lower than Salesforce's 9.2. Users on G2 highlight Azure's ability to handle large workloads and its auto-scaling features, making it a preferred choice for enterprises with fluctuating demands.
- Users say that Salesforce Platform's user experience is rated at 8.4 for ease of use, while Azure Cloud Services scores higher at 8.8. Reviewers mention that Azure's intuitive interface and streamlined setup process contribute to a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
- G2 users report that Salesforce Platform has a strong focus on customer relationship management, with features like customer data linking scoring 9.1. In contrast, Azure Cloud Services is more focused on infrastructure and cloud services, which some users feel may lack the depth in CRM functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer robust security features, but Salesforce's data security score of 9.2 is slightly higher than Azure's 9.1. Users report that Salesforce's emphasis on data protection and compliance is a significant advantage for businesses handling sensitive customer information.
- Users on G2 highlight that Salesforce Platform's community support is rated at 9.3, which is higher than Azure's community support score of 8.8. Reviewers say that the active Salesforce community provides valuable resources and assistance, making it easier for users to find solutions to their challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Cloud Services
No pricing availableSalesforce Platform
Platform Starter
$25
/user/month* (billed annually)
Users access apps built with the following services:
- Access 10 custom objects
- 200 APIs calls /user/day
- Lightning App Builder
Free Trial
Azure Cloud Services
No trial information availableSalesforce Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
58
8.9
2,217
Ease of Use
8.5
58
8.5
2,981
Ease of Setup
8.5
38
8.4
1,777
Ease of Admin
8.3
34
8.5
767
Quality of Support
8.2
56
8.5
1,980
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
35
8.8
764
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
52
8.7
2,185
Features by Category
Data Masking
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
286
Not enough data
8.8
275
Not enough data
9.3
299
Not enough data
9.0
298
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
9.0
287
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
319
Not enough data
8.9
310
Not enough data
9.0
317
Development
Not enough data
8.9
290
Not enough data
8.6
251
Not enough data
8.5
242
Not enough data
9.0
269
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.7
101
Management
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.1
103
Security
Not enough data
9.3
107
Agentic AI - Cloud Migration
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.2
26
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
300
Not enough data
9.1
314
Not enough data
9.2
309
Not enough data
8.9
305
Not enough data
8.5
289
Not enough data
9.1
310
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.1
78
Type
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.8
74
Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.5
13
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.6
13
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Management
Not enough data
9.3
70
Not enough data
9.4
70
Not enough data
9.2
70
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
71
Not enough data
9.4
70
Not enough data
9.5
71
Processes
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
9.4
71
Not enough data
9.3
71
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.5
68
Data Control
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
9.0
68
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
8.8
129
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.3
129
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
9.1
127
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.7
33
Support
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Agentic AI - AI Code Generation
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.7
22
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Application Design
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.7
231
Not enough data
8.7
255
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
8.9
265
Data Control
Not enough data
8.9
262
Not enough data
8.8
264
Not enough data
9.2
263
Publishing
Not enough data
8.9
241
Not enough data
8.9
249
Not enough data
8.9
238
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
9.2
48
Not enough data
9.0
49
Development
9.1
25
8.7
564
9.1
24
8.6
553
8.8
22
8.7
510
9.4
24
8.6
549
8.6
23
8.6
509
Database
8.8
23
9.0
545
8.8
23
8.8
605
9.1
21
8.5
493
9.1
22
8.6
551
9.2
26
8.6
583
Infrastructure
9.1
25
8.5
551
9.0
26
8.1
520
9.1
25
9.1
575
User Interface Design
Not enough data
8.5
139
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
156
|
Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
9.0
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
158
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.8
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
8.9
149
|
Verified
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.6
39
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Cloud Services and Salesforce Platform are categorized as Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure Cloud Services has no unique categories
Salesforce Platform is categorized as Application Development Platforms, Consent Management Platform (CMP), Workplace Innovation Platforms, Data Masking, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Cloud Migration, No-Code Development Platforms, Drag and Drop App Builder, Low-Code Development Platforms, Software Testing, Identity and Access Management (IAM), DevOps Platforms, and AI Code Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Cloud Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Salesforce Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
20.3%
Computer Software
14.1%
Insurance
10.9%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
48.4%
Computer Software
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Financial Services
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
60.5%
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