Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Pipedrive vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Pipedrive
Higher score in this comparison
Salesforce Sales Cloud
What sets them apart
| Compare | PipedriveReviewVisitVisit | Salesforce Sales CloudReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per user from | €14 | $25 |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Plan tiers | Lite, Growth, Premium, Ultimate | Starter Suite, Pro Suite, Core, Advanced, Max |
| Integrations | 500 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (No), Product (CRM).
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Key differences
- Free trial length is higher at Salesforce Sales Cloud: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Founded is lower at Salesforce Sales Cloud: 1999 vs 2010.
- Audience: only Salesforce Sales Cloud offers Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
Pipedrive
Pipedrive suits small businesses that want a sales pipeline they can start on immediately, and the entry price of €14 per user keeps a first year affordable. Teams wanting a free tier to test forever will find the free plan is no, so budget for a 14 day trial instead.
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Salesforce Sales Cloud suits small businesses and enterprise teams that want a full sales CRM with a long free trial rather than a free plan. It is a heavier commitment than the cheaper rivals here, with entry pricing of $25 per user across Starter Suite, Pro Suite, Core, Advanced, Max.
Score breakdown
| Area | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price per user of €14 sits under the category median of €21.92, with four paid tiers listed. | 9.1Entry price is $25 per user, above the site median of €21.75 and there is no free plan. |
| Offer | 9.6Free plan is no, so teams rely on a 14 day trial, and the plan set covers Lite, Growth, Premium, Ultimate. | Not confirmed |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.7Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| CRM software | 7 of 161 | 39 of 161 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business | Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free trial |
| Legal entity | Pipedrive Inc | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2010 | 1999Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Business tools
| Fact | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Tool type | Not confirmed | Automation |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | 30 dayshighest quarter | 14 days |
| Integrations | 500highest quarter | Not confirmed | 77 |
Median across 81 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Pipedrive
Pros
- Entry price of €14 per user sits below the category median of €21.92
- A 14 day trial matches the median trial length across listed tools
- Support runs on email, chat and phone
Cons
- Free plan is no, so a team cannot run a small pipeline at no cost
- Entry price of €14 per user is still above Freshsales at $9
- Support is limited to email, chat and phone with no community channel
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Pros
- A free trial of 30 days, longer than the site median of 14
- Tiers from Starter Suite, Pro Suite, Core, Advanced, Max let you step up without switching platforms
- Aimed at both small-business and enterprise buyers, covering small business and enterprise
Cons
- There is no free plan, so testing is limited to the trial
- Entry price of $25 per user sits above the site median of €21.75
- Entry price of $25 per user is above Freshsales at $9 per user
Who each suits
Pipedrive
Who it suits
- Small businesses focused on sales pipeline management
- Teams that want a free trial rather than a permanent free tier
- Sales staff who want help by phone as well as email
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams wanting a free plan, since Free plan is no
- Buyers on the lowest budget, who may prefer Freshsales at $9
- Teams wanting a built-in community channel, which is not among email, chat and phone
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want a complete sales CRM with automation rather than a simple pipeline tool
- Enterprise teams that need room to grow through higher tiers in Starter Suite, Pro Suite, Core, Advanced, Max
- Anyone who prefers a longer free trial of 30 days to a free plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams wanting a free plan, since this one has no free plan
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who may prefer Freshsales at $9 per user
Current offers
Pipedrive
Current offer
Free trial
Free 14-day trial: 14 days free
No credit card required
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Pipedrive
How much does Pipedrive cost per user at entry?+
Entry price per user is €14. Pipedrive lists Lite, Growth, Premium, Ultimate as its paid tiers, so the figure you pay depends on which tier a team starts on and later moves to. Budget for the step up as the team grows rather than treating the entry figure as fixed.
Does Pipedrive have a free plan?+
Free plan is no. The only no cost route in is a 14 day free trial. Teams that need something to keep running after a trial window closes have to move onto a paid tier, and a trial is a poor substitute for a permanent free plan in a small shop.
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Is there a free plan?+
No. There is no free plan, so the only way to use it before paying is the free trial. The trial runs for 30 days, which is longer than the site median of 14.
How much does it cost to start?+
Pricing starts at $25, and the per user figure starts at $25. Across the site, per user entry pricing has a median of €21.75, so this sits above the typical starting point.
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