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Spotler CRM vs Salesforce

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Salesforce? Here's how Spotler CRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Spotler CRM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Spotler CRM
Salesforce
What it is
Simple CRM for sales and marketing teams with centralized contact data
Cloud-based CRM platform for sales, service, marketing, and more.
Headquarters
🇳🇱 NL
🇺🇸 US · 1999
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Price from
€165/mo
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.4/5 (147) · CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (453) · TRUSTPILOT 4.2/5 (646) · OMR 4.4/5 (25)
No
Integrations
HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Oracle NetSuite, Workbooks +5
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, DocuSign, QuickBooks +3

Where each one wins

Spotler CRM

Strengths

  • +Clear, uncluttered interface for daily tasks
  • +Centralized contact, email, document, and deal records
  • +Visual pipeline and activity history for tracking opportunities
  • +Responsive and knowledgeable support team
  • +Same-day help or fixes reported by users
  • +Extensive help articles, videos, and webinars
  • +Reasonable pricing for small businesses
  • +Free plan available for basic needs

Limitations

  • −Email editor lacks formatting flexibility
  • −Advanced reporting and customization options limited
  • −Integrations and email syncing can be unreliable

Salesforce

Strengths

  • +Highly scalable for enterprises
  • +Extensive customization options
  • +Strong ecosystem with AppExchange
  • +Reliable uptime and performance

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for new users
  • −High cost for small businesses
  • −Complex setup and configuration
  • −Limited transparency in subprocessors

Data residency & compliance

Spotler CRM
Salesforce
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, BSI C5

Pricing

Spotler CRM

  • Marketing Cloud CRM module From €165/mo per month, billed annuallyBased on number of users · Excluding VAT · Includes CRM core features
  • CRM module (Sweden) From 1,650 SEK/mo per month, billed annuallyBased on number of users · Annual billing
  • B2B Cloud bundle (Australia/APAC) 898 AUD/mo per month, billed annuallyIncludes CRM, lead management and email marketing · Annual upfront payment
  • Enterprise Price on request Custom quotation · Tailored to business needs
  • Legacy Free CRM Free Up to 2 users · 100 company accounts
  • Legacy Starter £9 per user / month per user / monthMonthly pricing
  • Legacy Enterprise £32 per user / month per user / monthMonthly pricing

Prices exclude VAT. Legacy standalone pricing may no longer be current.

Salesforce

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is custom and available on request via the Salesforce website.

Features

Spotler CRM

Contacts and accounts
Central customer and prospect database, Searchable records with interaction timelines, Track communications, event participation and document downloads, Import, merge and bulk-update tools
Lead tracking and scoring
Track email and website activity (opens, clicks, page views, form fills), Identify companies visiting a website, Award points for engagement via lead scoring
Sales pipeline
Customise pipeline phases and steps, Track leads and opportunities and their values, View transaction history, Create sales forecast reports
Workflow automation
No-code workflows for routine data entry, Automate follow-up tasks, reminders and notifications, Trigger campaign actions, Triggers include account status changes or visits to specified web pages
Reporting and dashboards
Prebuilt or custom dashboards and reports, Analyse sales and marketing activity, Measure lead engagement, ROI and campaign results

Salesforce

Core CRM
Lead and opportunity management, Contact and account tracking, Customizable dashboards, Activity and task automation
Data & Security
Role-based access control, Field-level encryption, Audit trails, Compliance with GDPR
Integration & Extensibility
REST and SOAP APIs, AppExchange marketplace, Custom objects and fields, Third-party app integrations
Analytics & Reporting
Custom report builder, Real-time analytics, Forecasting tools, AI-driven insights
Collaboration
Chatter for team communication, File and document sharing, Mobile access, Team workspaces
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