Salesforce total cost of ownership balloons with paid add-ons
Salesforce users report that essential features often require expensive add-ons and a dedicated administrator to manage a complex setup, driving up total cost of ownership. Despite a modern UI, the platform still feels cluttered and requires significant training for daily tasks.
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Enterprise CRM Setup Complexity and Admin-Driven Interface Clutter
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Salesforce Is Too Complex and Expensive for Small Business Users
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