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8x8 vs Salesforce Service Cloud

8x8 logo

8x8

Telecommunications

Enterprise-grade unified communications

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Salesforce Service Cloud logo

Salesforce Service Cloud

Customer Support

Customer service software that powers loyalty

From
$25/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 8x8 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited; Salesforce Service Cloud the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021 listed four Service Cloud tiers billed annually per user per month in USD: $25, $75, $150 (Enterprise, marked most popular), and $300; add-ons such as Omni-Channel Supervisor cost an additional $75 per user per month and Google Apps/Outlook integration an additional $25 per user per month on lower tiers
  • They diverge on capability: 8x8 covers Voice calling, Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8x8 and Salesforce Service Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where 8x8 and Salesforce Service Cloud differ
Attribute8x8Salesforce Service Cloud
Starting price$29.99/month$25/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsCustomer Support
Founded19871999

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 8x8

  • Voice calling
  • Video meetings
  • Team messaging
  • Call recording
  • Voicemail
  • Call routing
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Case management
  • Omnichannel routing
  • AI-powered bots
  • Field service
  • Self-service
  • Salesforce CRM
  • MuleSoft
  • Tableau

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • HIPAA
  • ISO27001
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

8x8

  • Business communicationnot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Customer contactnot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Remote worknot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Continuitynot Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Enterprise customer servicenot 8x8
  • Field servicenot 8x8
  • Self-service portalsnot 8x8
  • AI-powered supportnot 8x8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

8x8

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £2.65 to £113.40 per user per month for 8x8 Hosted PBX, submitted directly by 8x8 UK Limited

Salesforce Service Cloud

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021 listed four Service Cloud tiers billed annually per user per month in USD: $25, $75, $150 (Enterprise, marked most popular), and $300; add-ons such as Omni-Channel Supervisor cost an additional $75 per user per month and Google Apps/Outlook integration an additional $25 per user per month on lower tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

8x8

$29.99/month
  • Pro$29.99/month
    • Calling and meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Team messaging
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Salesforce Service Cloud

$25/month
  • Essentials$25/month
    • Case management
    • Knowledge base
    • Web & email support
  • Professional$80/month
    • CTI
    • Omni-channel routing
    • Custom reports
  • Enterprise$165/month
    • Web API
    • Einstein AI
    • Workflow automation
  • Unlimited$330/month
    • 24/7 support
    • Configuration services
    • Premier success

Which should you pick?

Choose 8x8 if

  • You need voice calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video meetings.

Choose Salesforce Service Cloud if

  • You need case management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want omnichannel routing.

Questions people ask

Is 8x8 or Salesforce Service Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. 8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Salesforce Service Cloud at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8x8 or Salesforce Service Cloud?
8x8 starts at $29.99/month and Salesforce Service Cloud at $25/month.
Does 8x8 or Salesforce Service Cloud run on more platforms?
8x8 runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Salesforce Service Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is 8x8 best used for?
8x8 is most often used for business communication, customer contact, remote work, continuity. Of those, business communication and customer contact are not what Salesforce Service Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can 8x8 do that Salesforce Service Cloud cannot?
8x8 covers Voice calling, Video meetings, Team messaging, Call recording. Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Omnichannel routing, AI-powered bots, Field service. Both handle Analytics, Slack, SOC2, HIPAA.
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