Salesforce vs Zoho CRM

Based on the data on this page, Zoho CRM is the stronger choice for most Zendesk Marketplace support teams — 4.0★ vs Salesforce's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Salesforce at Free, Zoho CRM at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Salesforce has the larger user base (1,495 reviews vs 148), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Zoho CRM's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage support teams who need fast install and low risk should default to Zoho CRM; mid-market and enterprise support teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Salesforce's 1,495-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Zoho CRM's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Zendesk Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Salesforce or Zoho CRM cheaper?

Both Salesforce and Zoho CRM offer paid plans only. Salesforce starts at Free; Zoho CRM starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Salesforce or Zoho CRM?

Zoho CRM has the higher average rating (4.0★ from 148 reviews) compared to Salesforce (3.0★ from 1,495 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Salesforce or Zoho CRM?

Zoho CRM holds the higher average rating (4.0★ vs 3.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Salesforce or Zoho CRM?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Zendesk Marketplace. Salesforce has the deeper published review base (1,495 vs 148), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Zendesk Marketplace support teams?

Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,495 reviews). Zoho CRM typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (148 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Salesforce and Zoho CRM?

Migration support varies by app and category. Salesforce and Zoho CRM both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Zoho CRM" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.