Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Zoho's Founder Criticizes Salesforce's Price Hikes
Zoho's boss poked fun at Salesforce, a competitor, because Salesforce increased its prices for some users.
Someone on Reddit complained that Salesforce raised their prices a lot, over 30% in two years!
Zoho's boss joked that mentioning Zoho might lower Salesforce's prices.
People online are now discussing these price hikes and some users praise Zoho.
Some users also noted that the product quality of Salesforce is mediocre.
Others share their experiences with these platforms.
Zoho's co-founder criticized Salesforce on X regarding price hikes.
A Reddit post highlighted a potential 35% contract renewal price increase for Salesforce.
Salesforce users discussed negotiating lower renewal costs.
Zoho's founder suggested mentioning Zoho to lower Salesforce prices.
Users shared their views on Salesforce's services and pricing.
- Who
- Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, and Salesforce users
- What
- Criticism of Salesforce's price increases.
- When
- Recent, following reports of contract renewal price hikes.
- Where
- Online platforms, including X and Reddit.
- Why
- Due to steep contract renewal price increases by Salesforce.
- Companies Mentioned
- Zoho, Salesforce
- Initiator
- Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Co-founder
- Context
- Salesforce contract renewal price hike
- Price Hike Reported
- Up to 35% over two years
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter), Reddit