Compare Adobe Marketo Engage and Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)

At a Glance
Adobe Marketo Engage
Adobe Marketo Engage
Star Rating
(3,085)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Star Rating
(4,443)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,250.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Adobe Marketo Engage excels in automation and flexibility, making it a favorite for users who appreciate seamless campaign management. Users highlight its automated workflows and customizable dashboards as key features that enhance productivity and ease of use.
  • According to verified reviews, Salesforce Marketing Cloud is praised for its robust capabilities in email marketing and multi-channel campaign management. Users note its strength in deep segmentation and personalization, which significantly boosts engagement and effectiveness in campaigns.
  • Users say that Salesforce Marketing Cloud offers a more straightforward setup process, with many finding the onboarding experience intuitive and quick. This contrasts with Adobe Marketo Engage, where some users have mentioned challenges in initial configuration.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Marketo Engage provides excellent reporting and analytics features, which help users track campaign performance effectively. This capability is particularly appreciated by those managing complex marketing strategies and needing reliable forecasting tools.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Salesforce Marketing Cloud shines in its email deliverability and campaign analysis features, with users reporting high satisfaction in sending outbound emails and managing email campaigns, which are critical for successful marketing efforts.
  • According to recent user feedback, Adobe Marketo Engage is recognized for its scalability and customization options, making it suitable for businesses looking to grow and adapt their marketing strategies over time. Users appreciate how it keeps campaigns organized and structured, facilitating easier management.
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Starting at $1,250.00
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Adobe Marketo Engage
Free Trial is available
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
2,618
8.2
3,280
Ease of Use
7.3
2,673
7.6
3,457
Ease of Setup
6.7
1,326
7.3
1,945
Ease of Admin
7.6
1,177
7.8
1,715
Quality of Support
7.5
2,468
7.7
3,094
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
1,170
8.0
1,680
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,586
7.5
3,173
Features by Category
7.7
1,951
7.4
1,284
Email Marketing
8.3
1757
|
Verified
7.9
1174
8.7
1742
|
Verified
8.4
1171
8.1
1716
|
Verified
8.1
1151
8.5
1654
|
Verified
8.2
1069
Online Marketing
7.8
1700
|
Verified
7.4
1064
7.8
1519
|
Verified
7.4
890
7.9
1574
|
Verified
7.5
842
7.4
1573
|
Verified
7.2
918
7.4
1339
|
Verified
7.3
854
Lead Management
8.5
1358
|
Verified
8.0
1033
7.9
1253
|
Verified
7.6
995
8.2
1631
|
Verified
8.0
1044
8.2
1596
|
Verified
7.9
1025
8.4
1652
|
Verified
8.1
1025
8.0
1536
|
Verified
7.8
965
8.3
1548
|
Verified
7.9
923
8.2
1598
|
Verified
8.3
1034
Campaign Management
8.3
1605
|
Verified
7.6
875
8.3
1494
|
Verified
7.6
771
7.3
1190
|
Verified
7.1
669
7.0
945
6.7
201
Social
7.3
748
|
Verified
6.3
376
7.5
799
|
Verified
6.6
566
7.6
787
|
Verified
6.9
216
7.5
754
|
Verified
7.0
203
7.5
716
|
Verified
6.9
177
Reporting & Analytics
7.7
1648
|
Verified
7.4
1068
7.2
1415
|
Verified
6.9
892
7.2
1236
|
Verified
6.5
770
7.2
1162
|
Verified
6.5
716
6.9
1012
|
Verified
6.5
703
Platform
7.7
901
|
Verified
7.0
632
8.0
895
|
Verified
7.8
191
8.4
915
|
Verified
8.0
679
7.7
636
|
Verified
7.4
168
7.3
638
|
Verified
7.4
129
7.7
898
|
Verified
8.0
670
7.6
596
7.8
139
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
7.4
63
7.2
9
7.4
62
6.5
9
7.2
63
7.2
10
6.9
62
6.9
9
7.1
61
5.8
8
7.5
61
7.1
8
Integration
8.0
913
|
Verified
8.0
668
7.9
868
|
Verified
7.7
535
8.1
792
|
Verified
7.4
497
Account Data ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.2
420
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
8.3
321
Not enough data
8.2
324
Not enough data
8.4
338
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.4
360
Not enough data
8.0
326
Not enough data
8.2
336
Not enough data
Marketing Campaigns
8.4
314
Not enough data
8.1
299
Not enough data
8.0
297
Not enough data
8.1
314
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
341
Not enough data
Campaign Execution
8.2
320
Not enough data
8.1
310
Not enough data
8.1
300
Not enough data
9.0
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Account Data Management
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Conversational MarketingHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messenger
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
7.9
33
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
AI and Automation
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
31
Campaigns
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.2
30
Analytics
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.3
27
Optimization
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
8.9
28
Agentic AI - Push Notification
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Personalization EnginesHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
8.8
46
Segmentation
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.5
40
Targeting
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.0
40
Triggered Content
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.9
32
Personalized Content
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.9
39
Agentic AI - Personalization Engines
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
33
Text Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
SMS Platform
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.6
29
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Journey MappingHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.3
114
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.4
86
Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
46
Attribution Modeling
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.4
30
Agentic AI - Attribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.2
37
Reporting
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.6
40
Customer Journey AnalyticsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.0
52
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.0
44
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.9
44
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.5
43
Agentic AI - Customer Journey Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
51
Page Customization
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
8.0
43
Page Optimization
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
7.5
39
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
7.4
36
Integrations
Not enough data
7.9
35
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
8.0
40
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
11
Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
51
Lead Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.8
45
Agentic AI - Lead Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Capture
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
7.5
46
Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.5
48
Customization
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
9.3
15
Loyalty Experience
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Loyalty Platform
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Loyalty Management
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.2
8
Computing
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.6
7
Experimental Design
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
89
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
7.2
24
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.1
24
Not enough data
7.0
25
Not enough data
6.7
25
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
Customizations
7.7
82
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
41
Not enough data
Outbound Call TrackingHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
7.3
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Calling
6.9
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
7.0
19
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Contacts
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.0
19
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Insights
6.9
17
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
6.3
18
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Learning Management - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Enablement - Sales Enablement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Account IntelligenceHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.2
367
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Account Intelligence
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
8.4
297
Not enough data
8.2
290
Not enough data
8.3
311
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.6
308
Not enough data
8.1
295
Not enough data
8.3
294
Not enough data
Marketing Campaigns
8.3
277
Not enough data
8.1
258
Not enough data
8.2
266
Not enough data
8.2
275
Not enough data
8.3
297
Not enough data
Data Availability - Marketing Account Intelligence
7.9
34
Not enough data
Data Accuracy - Marketing Account Intelligence
8.0
34
Not enough data
Account-Based AnalyticsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.1
334
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Account-Based Analytics
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
8.2
258
Not enough data
8.1
262
Not enough data
8.1
274
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.4
284
Not enough data
8.0
258
Not enough data
8.1
264
Not enough data
Marketing Campaigns
8.2
237
Not enough data
8.0
211
Not enough data
8.0
232
Not enough data
8.0
231
Not enough data
8.1
263
Not enough data
8.3
124
Not enough data
Account-Based ExecutionHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
138
8.7
51
Analysis
8.5
107
|
Verified
8.7
46
8.6
117
9.1
46
8.1
84
|
Verified
8.3
39
8.3
93
|
Verified
9.1
37
Campaigns
8.3
103
8.7
44
8.2
103
|
Verified
9.0
43
8.3
101
8.8
44
8.1
99
|
Verified
8.8
42
8.7
99
|
Verified
9.4
37
8.5
99
|
Verified
9.1
37
Engagement
8.1
94
|
Verified
8.4
42
Platform
8.4
113
|
Verified
8.9
42
8.3
110
|
Verified
8.8
43
8.3
106
|
Verified
8.6
43
Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing
8.7
5
8.1
6
8.0
5
8.1
6
7.7
5
8.1
6
8.3
5
7.8
6
8.3
5
8.1
6
9.0
5
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.2
129
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.0
99
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
7.9
69
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.4
102
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
7.9
73
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Marketo Engage
Adobe Marketo Engage
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Adobe Marketo Engage and Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud) are categorized as Marketing Automation and Mobile Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Marketo Engage
Adobe Marketo Engage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.4%
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Marketo Engage
Adobe Marketo Engage
Computer Software
25.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Internet
5.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
39.4%
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Computer Software
13.6%
Marketing and Advertising
12.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Financial Services
4.6%
Internet
3.5%
Other
55.3%
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Discussions
Adobe Marketo Engage
Adobe Marketo Engage Discussions
How do I gain experience with Marketo?
3 Comments
Scott M.
SM
Marketo has made quite a bit of content available on their website -...Read more
Is marketo a CRM?
3 Comments
Wasim A.
WA
No, Marketo is not a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Marketo is primarily a marketing automation software platform. It is designed to help...Read more
How do I get Marketo certified?
2 Comments
Okikiola B.
OB
Magento Cerification is not free. You'll have to do the training before you can get access to the certificate which the pricing starts from $195 More...Read more
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Agentforce Marketing (formerly Salesforce Marketing Cloud) Discussions
Is Salesforce an ESP?
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SUBHRA M.
SM
Yes, Salesforce can be considered an Email Service Provider (ESP) through its Marketing Cloud, specifically the Engagement Cloud segment. Salesforce...Read more
I'm stuck on setting up automated email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement. Any tips?
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SUBHRA M.
SM
Here are some quick tips to help you set up automated email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement: 1. Set Clear Goals: Know what you want to...Read more
What does Salesforce software do?
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SUBHRA M.
SM
Salesforce is a cloud-based CRM platform designed to help businesses manage customer relationships and streamline operations. Here’s what it does: 1....Read more