AlgorithmShift vs Salesforce
The #1 CRM that keeps you hostage
The Verdict
Choose AlgorithmShift if you want CRM functionality without per-seat pricing, forced contracts, and the inability to export your data and customizations.
At a Glance
Quick comparison of key features and capabilities
| Feature | Salesforce | AlgorithmShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per-seat ($25-300/user/mo) | Fixed pricing, unlimited users |
| Code Export | No (Apex proprietary) | Full source code |
| Vendor Lock-in | Very High | None |
| Implementation Time | 3-12 months | Days to weeks |
| Annual Price Increases | 7-10% typical | Price-locked plans |
| Customization | Limited to platform | Unlimited (your code) |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Explore features by category to see the full picture
Salesforce requires Apex
Pricing Comparison
True cost of ownership, not just the sticker price
Salesforce
Per-seat subscription
Starting Price
$25/user/month (Essentials)
Enterprise
$165-330/user/month
Hidden Costs to Watch
- Implementation fees ($50K-500K+)
- Admin/developer salaries
- AppExchange add-ons
- Storage overage fees
- API call limits
- Annual 7-10% price increases
AlgorithmShift
Fixed pricing
Starting Price
Free tier available
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Everything Included
- Unlimited users
- Full source code
- Deploy anywhere
- No per-transaction fees
- Price-lock guarantee
Pros & Cons
An honest look at both platforms
Salesforce Pros
- Industry standard with wide adoption
- Extensive AppExchange ecosystem
- Robust enterprise features
- Large talent pool of Salesforce admins
- Comprehensive reporting capabilities
Salesforce Cons
- Extremely expensive at scale
- Complex, requires dedicated admins
- Proprietary Apex language
- Aggressive annual price increases
- Difficult and costly to leave
- Long implementation timelines
Choose Salesforce if you...
- •You're an enterprise with unlimited IT budget
- •You need very specific AppExchange integrations
- •Your industry requires Salesforce for compliance
- •You have dedicated Salesforce administrators on staff
Choose AlgorithmShift if you...
- •You want to own your CRM code and data
- •Per-seat pricing doesn't fit your business model
- •You need flexibility to customize without limits
- •You want predictable costs as you scale
- •You're planning for a potential exit or acquisition
What Users Are Saying
Real experiences from teams who made the switch
“Don't sell your soul in order to use this software. It works, but you'll never be able to get out of it and they'll raise the prices by at least 10% every year.”
Jeff Lew
“We've been using Salesforce for over a decade, spending around £60,000 per year. As the CEO, I can say with confidence that I would not recommend Salesforce to most end users.”
Byron Bedford, CEO
“The corporate bullying by this company to its clients is a complete disgrace. We have more than 100 users and we have been on the software for 10 years. Unfortunately in the early years we integrated deeply with the platform.”
S G
“It's a nightmare and I am trapped in it.”
@shropshirepilot
Switching from Salesforce
Your migration roadmap
Migration Difficulty
Moderate
Typical Timeline
4-8 weeks typical
Migration Steps
Export your Salesforce data (objects, records, files)
Map your data model to AlgorithmShift
Configure your CRM template in AlgorithmShift
Import your data
Set up integrations and automations
Train your team on the new interface
Run parallel systems during transition
Export code and deploy to your infrastructure
What Transfers Easily
- All contact and account data
- Opportunity/deal records
- Activity history
- Custom fields and objects
- Reports and dashboards (rebuilt)
Requires Rebuilding
- Apex code (proprietary)
- Flow automations (need rebuilding)
- AppExchange customizations
- Salesforce-specific integrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Salesforce
Yes. AlgorithmShift provides CRM templates that cover contact management, deal pipelines, activity tracking, and reporting. The key difference is you own the code and can customize it without platform limitations.
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