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IBM Planning Analytics vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Both stand on revenue operations & intelligence (ro&i) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit IBM Planning Analytics Free plan Extension
Sales Cloud brings sales records, pipeline views and collaboration tools together, with a free tier and paid suites. Review which capabilities are included in each tier, since some advanced functions require purchase.
Visit Salesforce Sales CloudThe facts
| IBM Planning Analytics | Salesforce Sales Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starter Suite: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | IBM Planning Analytics | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
| Website | ibm.com | salesforce.com |
| On revenue operations & intelligence (ro&i) software | #2 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
IBM Planning Analytics: what it does well
Salesforce Sales Cloud: what it does well
- Emails, events and contacts can sync automatically.
- Pipeline view includes charts and deal insights.
- Starter Suite includes email marketing and analytics.
- Full offline mobile functionality is listed.
- Teams can share account plans and files.
What to know first
- Some advanced capabilities cost extra beyond the free tier.
- Pro Suite and higher listed suites bill annually.
- Advanced and Max prices are substantially higher than Starter.
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