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Salesforce Service Cloud vs Setmore

Salesforce Service Cloud logo

Salesforce Service Cloud

Customer Support

Customer service software that powers loyalty

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Scheduling & Booking

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Setmore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Salesforce Service Cloud and Setmore differ
AttributeSalesforce Service CloudSetmore
Starting price$25/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryCustomer SupportScheduling & Booking
Founded19992008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Salesforce Service Cloud

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

Only in Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Salesforce Service Cloud

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

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot Salesforce Service Cloud

Where each one falls short

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

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

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Salesforce Service Cloud if

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

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.

Questions people ask

Is Salesforce Service Cloud or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Salesforce Service Cloud starts at $25/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salesforce Service Cloud or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $25/month for Salesforce Service Cloud and Free for Setmore.
Does Salesforce Service Cloud or Setmore run on more platforms?
Salesforce Service Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Yes. Setmore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salesforce Service Cloud starts at $25/month.
What is Salesforce Service Cloud best used for?
Salesforce Service Cloud is most often used for enterprise customer service, field service, self-service portals, ai-powered support. Of those, enterprise customer service and field service are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Salesforce Service Cloud do that Setmore cannot?
Salesforce Service Cloud covers Case management, Omnichannel routing, AI-powered bots, Field service. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

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