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Compare Avaya vs Salesforce Service Cloud: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

Avaya vs Salesforce Service Cloud

Updated September 2026 · Contact Center Core software comparison

Avaya

Avaya

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Legacy enterprise vendor moving to Avaya Experience Platform (AXP) cloud.

★ 3.9 183 reviews from $100.00/seat/mo
Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce Service Cloud

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CRM-native service platform with Service Cloud Voice CCaaS module.

★ 4.4 5612 reviews Free trial from $165.00/seat/mo

At a Glance

Criteria Avaya Salesforce Service Cloud
Overall Rating ★ 3.9
183 reviews
★ 4.4
5612 reviews
Starting Price $100.00 /seat/mo $165.00 /seat/mo
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial No ✓ Yes
Deployment cloud, on prem, hybrid cloud
Best For Enterprise Mid Market, Enterprise

Strengths & Weaknesses

Avaya
Salesforce Service Cloud
Pros
Huge installed base of large enterprise contact centers
CRM-native — every interaction lands on the customer record
AXP keeps existing Avaya investment alive
Einstein AI across cases, knowledge and conversation
Deep PSTN and contact center DNA
Massive AppExchange ecosystem
Cons
Cloud migration path complex
Voice channel via Service Cloud Voice — extra licence
Two Chapter 11 filings (2017, 2023) raise concerns
Reporting requires Salesforce CRM Analytics for depth
Product roadmap pace slower than cloud-native peers
Total cost can exceed standalone CCaaS plus CRM

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Avaya if…
  • Your team fits the enterprise profile
  • Budget matters — Avaya starts $65 cheaper per month
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud or on prem or hybrid
  • Huge installed base of large enterprise contact centers
Choose Salesforce Service Cloud if…
  • Your team fits the mid market or enterprise profile
  • You want to try before you buy — free trial available
  • You prioritise peer-verified quality — higher rating (4.4 vs 3.9)
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud
  • CRM-native — every interaction lands on the customer record

Our Verdict

Salesforce Service Cloud
Salesforce Service Cloud edges ahead with a higher overall rating (★ 4.4 vs ★ 3.9) and stronger review volume (5612 vs 183 verified reviews) .

Avaya targets enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $100.00/seat/mo. Its strongest selling points include huge installed base of large enterprise contact centers and axp keeps existing avaya investment alive.

Salesforce Service Cloud targets mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $165.00/seat/mo. Its key advantages include crm-native — every interaction lands on the customer record and einstein ai across cases, knowledge and conversation.

Both tools are reviewed independently — see the full reviews below to dig into integrations, implementation timelines, and user sentiment.

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