Drip vs Salesforce
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 12/02/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Drip is ideal for small eCommerce businesses looking for a marketing automation platform.
Pros
- Add events with metadata to contacts for advanced email campaigns
- Drip.js lets you show custom CTA to you website visitors
- Free plan for up to 100 subscribers
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Drip
Drip is a marketing automation software that helps businesses increase their revenue by automating their email marketing campaigns. It allows users to segment their audience, personalize their emails, and track the performance of their campaigns. Drip also includes features such as lead scoring, web tracking, and e-commerce integrations. Additionally, it provides a visual workflow builder that makes it easy to create complex automation sequences. Drip also offers a range of integrations with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. This makes it a great choice for eCommerce stores that are looking for an easy-to-use, yet powerful email marketing automation solution.
Who is this software for?
Salesforce is ideal for small to mid sized businesses and large enterprises
Pros
- Features can be added or deleted to suit specific needs
- Comprehensive and complete CRM
- Being one of the most popular CRM solutions means it is easier to find sales reps who already know how to use the software
Cons
- Configuration and setup can be difficult and time consuming
- Interface is cluttered and can be hard to navigate
- Need to purchase add-ons to get the most out of the software
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Salesforce
Salesforce.com was founded in March 1999 by former Oracle executive Marc Benioff along with Parker Harris, Dave Moellenhoff, and Frank Dominguez. Harris, Moellenhoff and Dominguez, three software developers previously at Clarify, wrote the initial sales force automation software. Marc Benioff and Magdalena yesil were the initial investors and board members. Other early investors include Larry Ellison, Halsey Minor, Mark Iscaro, and Igor Sill of Geneva Venture Partners. Salesforce.com, Inc. is a provider of enterprise software applications delivered via the software-as-a-service or cloud computing model. The company's flagship product is a customer relationship management (CRM) system designed for businesses of all sizes and industries worldwide. The company also provides a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solution titled Force.com and manages a portfolio of integrated third party applications referred to as AppExchange. Salesforce.com markets its CRM and enterprise software solutions to businesses on a subscription basis, primarily through the direct sales efforts and indirectly through a business partner channel.
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