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ClickBank vs Salesforce Service Cloud

ClickBank logo

ClickBank

Affiliate Marketing

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salesforce Service Cloud logo

Salesforce Service Cloud

Customer Support

Customer service software that powers loyalty

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickBank has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved; 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: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ClickBank and Salesforce Service Cloud differ
AttributeClickBankSalesforce Service Cloud
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryAffiliate MarketingCustomer Support
Founded19981999

Identical on both: 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 ClickBank

  • Digital product marketplace
  • High commission rates
  • Recurring billing
  • Refund management
  • Affiliate tools
  • ClickFunnels
  • WordPress
  • Teachable

Only in Salesforce Service Cloud

  • Case management
  • Omnichannel routing
  • AI-powered bots
  • Field service
  • Self-service
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ClickBank

  • Selling digital products through an affiliate marketplacenot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce Service Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

ClickBank

  • A one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • ClickBank retains 7.5% plus $1 on each sale
  • A $5.00 pay period processing fee is charged on every payment issued
  • Refunds cost the seller $0.50 or $1 depending on product price and return date
  • Dormant accounts are charged $1 per pay period after 90 days without earnings, $5 after 180 days and $50 after 365 days
  • Payment is withheld until the account reaches the payment threshold, which defaults to $100

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

ClickBank

Free
  • AffiliateFree
    • Free to join
    • Up to 75% commissions
    • Weekly payouts

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 ClickBank if

  • You need digital product marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want high commission rates.
ClickBank review

Choose Salesforce Service Cloud if

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

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or Salesforce Service Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank starts at Free 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, ClickBank or Salesforce Service Cloud?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and $25/month for Salesforce Service Cloud.
Does ClickBank or Salesforce Service Cloud run on more platforms?
ClickBank runs on Web. Salesforce Service Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salesforce Service Cloud starts at $25/month.
What is ClickBank best used for?
ClickBank is most often used for selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace, recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement, earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital products. Of those, selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace and recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement are not what Salesforce Service Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that Salesforce Service Cloud cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Omnichannel routing, AI-powered bots, Field service. Both handle Web support.
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