1stContact vs Salesforce

See why smart small businesses choose 1stContact's Simple AI-Powered Platform over Salesforce's Enterprise Overkill

Why Choose 1stContact Over Salesforce?

While Salesforce overwhelms small businesses with enterprise complexity and massive costs, 1stContact delivers everything you need with AI-powered simplicity.

SMALL BUSINESS FOCUSED

Built for Small Business vs Enterprise Overkill

1stContact is designed for small business success with features you'll actually use. Salesforce is enterprise software that's unnecessarily complex and expensive for businesses under 100 employees.

SIMPLE SETUP

Minutes vs Months Setup

Get started in minutes with AI guidance. Salesforce requires expensive consultants, months of customization, and extensive training programs that can cost more than our entire yearly plan.

Affordable vs Astronomical Costs

Complete solution starting at $197/month with everything included. Salesforce costs $2,000+ monthly for small teams when you add required apps, integrations, and consulting fees.

ALL-IN-ONE

Complete Platform vs Expensive Add-Ons

Email marketing, SMS, landing pages, appointments, and payments all included. Salesforce requires expensive third-party integrations for these basic business functions.

1stContact vs Salesforce: Right-Sized Solution Wins

WINNER

SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION

1stContact

✓ Built specifically for small businesses
✓ AI-powered setup in minutes
✓ All features included, no add-ons needed
✓ Predictable pricing starting at $197/month
✓ No consultants or training required
✓ Modern, intuitive interface

Salesforce

✗ Designed for Fortune 500 companies
✗ Requires months of expensive customization
✗ Basic CRM only - need expensive AppExchange
✗ $2,000+ monthly with required add-ons
✗ Expensive consultants and training mandatory
✗ Complex, overwhelming interface

What Small Business Owners Say

"We spent $50,000 trying to implement Salesforce and still couldn't get basic email marketing working properly. With 1stContact, we had everything set up and running better than Salesforce ever did in just 30 minutes. The ROI difference is staggering."

— David Thompson, Real Estate Agency Owner

1stContact: Enterprise Features Without Enterprise Costs

Starter

SMALL TEAMS

$197

per month

Complete CRM & sales pipeline
Email marketing (up to 5,000 contacts)
AI automation & setup assistance
Landing pages & appointment scheduling
Payment processing & invoicing
Basic reporting & analytics
Up to 3 team members
Email support

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Pro

GROWING BUSINESS

$397

per month

Everything in Starter, plus:
Advanced AI automation & workflows
2-way SMS & social messaging
Advanced landing pages & funnels
Email & SMS campaigns (up to 25,000 contacts)
Call tracking & recording
Team collaboration tools
Advanced analytics & reporting
Up to 10 team members
Priority chat & phone support

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Enterprise

SCALE

$997

per month

Everything in Pro, plus:
Custom AI training & workflows
Unlimited contacts & messaging
White-label options
Advanced integrations & API access
Custom reporting & dashboards
Unlimited team members
Advanced security & compliance
Dedicated account manager
24/7 priority support & training

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Salesforce Reality Check

$2,500+

per month minimum

Plus AppExchange apps & consultants

6-12 Months

Implementation timeline with consultants

$50,000+

Total first-year costs for small teams

Warning: Salesforce implementations commonly exceed budgets by 200-400%. Small businesses often abandon the platform after spending tens of thousands without achieving basic functionality.