CRM · head to head
Gong vs Salesloft
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Gong pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult; Salesloft no transparent pricing published, all pricing inquiries require sales contact
- They diverge on capability: Gong covers Call recording, Salesloft covers Cadences.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gong and Salesloft actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Gong
- Call recording
- AI transcription
- Deal intelligence
- Market intelligence
- Team coaching
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- HIPAA
Only in Salesloft
- Cadences
- Email tracking
- Dialer
- Deals management
- Conversation intelligence
- Microsoft Dynamics
Both cover
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zoom
- SOC 2 Type II
- GDPR compliant
- ISO 27001
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gong
- Call analysisnot Salesloft
- Deal forecastingnot Salesloft
- Sales coaching
- Win/loss analysisnot Salesloft
Salesloft
- Prospectingnot Gong
- Deal managementnot Gong
- Sales coaching
- Revenue forecastingnot Gong
Both are used for sales coaching, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Gong
- Pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult
- Built for sales calls only; limited contact center and multi-channel conversation coverage
- Forecasting and Engage modules use keyword-based analysis with 20-30 minute processing delay, not generative AI
- Conversation analysis cannot capture internal buyer meetings or decision-making discussions
Salesloft
- No transparent pricing published, all pricing inquiries require sales contact
- Appears to offer only enterprise B2B sales engagement, no self-serve options
Pricing, plan by plan
Gong
$1600/user-per-yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Gong review.
Salesloft
$75/month- Essentials$75/month
- Cadences
- Email tracking
- Dialer
- Advanced$125/month
- All Essentials features
- Deals
- Conversations
- PremierFree
- All Advanced features
- Forecasting
- Pipeline analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Gong if
- You need call recording.
- You work on Web, Cloud-based SaaS.
- You also want ai transcription.
Choose Salesloft if
- You need cadences.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want email tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Gong or Salesloft better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gong starts at $1600/user-per-year and Salesloft at $75/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gong or Salesloft?
- Gong starts at $1600/user-per-year and Salesloft at $75/month.
- Does Gong or Salesloft run on more platforms?
- Gong runs on Web, Cloud-based SaaS. Salesloft runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Gong best used for?
- Gong is most often used for call analysis, deal forecasting, sales coaching, win/loss analysis. Of those, call analysis and deal forecasting are not what Salesloft is typically brought in for.
- What can Gong do that Salesloft cannot?
- Gong covers Call recording, AI transcription, Deal intelligence, Market intelligence. Salesloft covers Cadences, Email tracking, Dialer, Deals management. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, SOC 2 Type II.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Gong: How much does Gong cost?
Gong pricing starts around $1,600 per user per year, with a mandatory platform fee of $5,000-$50,000 annually. Exact pricing is custom and requires a sales consultation.
SourceSalesloft: How much does Salesloft cost?
Salesloft does not publish pricing on their website. All pricing inquiries require contacting the sales team. Call +1 (770) 756-8022 or fill out their contact form to request pricing and a 15-minute intro call.
SourceGong: Does Gong integrate with Salesforce?
Yes. Gong integrates with Salesforce via REST API to import account data and export conversation summaries, enabling searchable calls by CRM fields.
SourceSalesloft: Does Salesloft pricing vary by team size?
Yes, Salesloft pricing varies based on team size, features needed, and implementation requirements. Contact sales to discuss your specific needs and receive a custom pricing quote.
SourceGong: What conversations can Gong capture?
Gong was built primarily for sales call analysis and captures calls through integrations with major dialer systems. Coverage for contact center and multi-channel conversations is limited.
SourceSalesloft: Does Salesloft offer a free trial?
No free trial is mentioned on their pricing page. Customers must contact sales to schedule a consultation and learn about available options.
SourceGong: Does Gong have an on-premise option?
Gong is a cloud-based SaaS platform without an on-premise deployment option. All conversation analysis and storage occurs in Gong's cloud infrastructure.
SourceSalesloft: How do I get a Salesloft pricing quote?
Contact Salesloft sales at +1 (770) 756-8022 or fill out the contact form on their pricing page to request a pricing quote and schedule a 15-minute intro call with the sales team.
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