CRM · Head to head
Salesforce Sales Cloud vs Dynamics 365 Sales: which is better?
Short answer
Salesforce Sales Cloud costs less in the first year ($1,500 vs $3,900 for 5 users). Pick Salesforce Sales Cloud for large sales teams needing deep customization; pick Dynamics 365 Sales for Microsoft 365 shops needing CRM.
| Fact | Salesforce Sales Cloud | Dynamics 365 Sales | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large sales teams needing deep customization | Microsoft 365 shops needing CRM | — |
| Free plan | Yes, Free Suite | No | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
| Entry plan | Starter Suite: $25 / seat / mo | Professional: $65 / seat / mo | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
| Mid plan | Pro Suite: $100 / seat / mo | Enterprise: $105 / seat / mo | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
| Top plan | Max: $550 / seat / mo | Premium: $150 / seat / mo | Dynamics 365 Sales |
| 1st year, 5 users | $1,500 | $3,900 | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Salesforce Sales Cloud or Dynamics 365 Sales?
Salesforce Sales Cloud costs less in the first year ($1,500 vs $3,900 for 5 users).
| 1st year, 5 users | Salesforce Sales Cloud | Dynamics 365 Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $1,500 | $3,900 |
| Mid | $6,000 | $6,300 |
| Top | $33,000 | $9,000 |
Which has the better free plan, Salesforce Sales Cloud or Dynamics 365 Sales?
Salesforce Sales Cloud: Yes, Free Suite.
Should you pick Salesforce Sales Cloud or Dynamics 365 Sales?
Pick Salesforce Sales Cloud if
- you want large sales teams needing deep customization
- the free plan is enough (Free Suite)
Pick Dynamics 365 Sales if
- you want Microsoft 365 shops needing CRM
- you can pay $65 / seat / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce Sales Cloud pricing | salesforce.com/sales/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Dynamics 365 Sales pricing | microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/products/sales/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare