--- description: Review of Salesforce Starter Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Salesforce Starter | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [CRM Software for Pharmaceutical ](/directory/343/pharmaceutical-crm/software) > [Salesforce Starter](/software/82914/Salesforce-Starter) # Salesforce Starter Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/82914/Salesforce-Starter Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/82914/Salesforce-Starter?page=2) > Salesforce Starter is a comprehensive CRM suite designed for growing businesses. It provides essential marketing, sales, service, and commerce tools in a unified platform. Salesforce Starter enables users to organize customer data, manage relationships, and gain valuable business insights. Its dynamic email marketing and analytics capabilities allow users to nurture prospect and customer connections with customizable email templates. The suite's segmentation features unify customer data across marketing, sales, and service, enabling personalized communications. The sales process streamlined with deal management tools and customer service features, including case management and escalation, help ensure efficient issue resolution. For businesses looking to establish an online presence, Salesforce Starter offers a storefront builder with drag-and-drop design tools and built-in merchandising and commerce analytics. The all-in-one CRM solution provides growing companies the essential functionality they need to find new leads, win deals, and sell online, all from a centralized platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 224 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 224 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Salesforce - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2003 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. $25/user/month (billed annually) for up to 5 users. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam ## Features - A/B Testing - Account Alerts - Account Management - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - CAN-SPAM Compliance - CRM - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Calendar/Reminder System - Call Centre Management - Call Logging - Campaign Analytics - Campaign Management - Campaign Scheduling - Catalog Management ## Integrations (8 total) - ActiveCampaign - Box - Docusign - Dropbox Business - Dropbox Sign - Nicereply - PandaDoc - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [CRM Software for Pharmaceutical ](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/343/pharmaceutical-crm/software) ## Related Categories - [CRM Software for Pharmaceutical ](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/343/pharmaceutical-crm/software) - [Sales Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3590/sales-tracking/software) - [Real Estate CRM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/338/real-estate-crm/software) - [Small Business CRM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/489/small-business/software) - [Ecommerce CRM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3634/ecommerce/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I love the manner in which you can modify it and it mechanizes each thing so extraordinary from messages to calls its incredible. > > **Cons**: When first starting to use Salesforce, it can seem overwhelming. The pages feel extremely crowded when you don't know where to look for something because there is an abundance of information. Salesforce becomes easier to use with more experience, yet for new clients there may be a learning curve. > > This was an awesome experience and an essential for an organization hoping to more readily attract and hold clients on the web ----- ### "Scalable CRM solution" — 5.0/5 > **TAMMY** | *21 January 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the ability for Salesforce Starter to be customized and suggest actions that help our business be more efficient. > > **Cons**: There is a bit of a learning curve, but it does have a user-friendly design. > > Overall, a great experience with Salesforce Starter. It is a scalable CRM solution to help grow your business. ----- ### "Payroll Administrator" — 3.0/5 > **Phoebe** | *30 January 2026* | Executive Office | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I did not use Salesforce very long due to transitioning to another employer, but I recall it being easy to navigate. > > **Cons**: I do not recall anything I did not like about Salesforce... However, I remember the Salesforce support team was not too great. Response was time consuming. > > Overall experience was okay and easy to navigate. I used Salesforce as a backup person for the accounting team. ----- ### "Just right for small business" — 5.0/5 > **Kaitlyn** | *1 August 2022* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Salesforce Essentials is more affordable than standard Salesforce and still has what I need in a CRM. I get work done faster, sell faster, and make our customer experience amazing. I set up a customized self service portal and set particular concerns or questions to be sent to a specific person. This means that if for example a customer asks if a garmet can be altered, they're directed to our seamstress instead of directed to me and then transfered to our seamstress. Salesforce essentials records and tracks my calls and emails meaning I no longer have to. I have gained more information about leads, where they come from and why they choose us. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it can be hard to find the data I'm looking for. It's not easy to find or get invoices. Customer care wasn't very helpful although I did try to make contact during a very busy time of day. I was still disappointed.. This is the essentials version of Salesforce so obviously the features aren't as robust. > > Being a small business we need a CRM that won't break the bank. We need to keep every customer we have, so the customer experience is paramount. We need to get as much information out of every sale and customer interaction as we can, and we need to accelerate sales. Salesforce essentials has done all of this for us. There are things that I would improve. ----- ### "Salesforce Essentials: The All-in-One Solution for Small Businesses" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 February 2023* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: All-in-one platform with CRM, sales and marketing automation, and customer service tools.Easy-to-use interface, even for non-technical users.Mobile app for on-the-go access.Highly customizable to fit specific business needs.Scalable to accommodate business growth.Integrates with other business tools.Offers strong customer support options. > > **Cons**: Can be expensive, especially with additional features or users.Some users may experience a learning curve with the software.Advanced features may not be available in lower-priced plans.Configuration and customization can be complex.Requires a stable internet connection.Reporting functionality may be limited for some users.Additional fees may apply for advanced features beyond the base subscription cost. > > Salesforce Essentials is generally well-regarded as a powerful and comprehensive platform for managing customer relationships, sales, and marketing automation. It offers a range of tools and features, and can be highly customizable to fit the specific needs of businesses of various sizes. That being said, as with any software, there can be a learning curve and potential downsides to consider, such as cost and configuration complexity. Overall, Salesforce Essentials is a valuable tool for businesses looking to streamline their operations and grow their customer base. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/82914/Salesforce-Starter?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/82914/Salesforce-Starter) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data