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Best CRM Solutions for Publishers

Salesforce for Media alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 1 score higher than Salesforce for Media's 3.9/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

Before you switch — what Salesforce for Media does well

  • Highly scalable
  • Seamless integrations with 3000+ apps
  • Performance-focused decision through Integrated AI Einstein

And where it was marked down

  • Suitable for enterprises only
  • Complex to implement for small teams
  • High operational load
#1Ad OrbitBest-in-Class

Unified media management platform for CRM order management and billing across multi-channel publishing

Scores 0.4 higher than Salesforce for Media

4.3
out of 5
#2MediaOSStrong Choice

A unified media operating system combining CRM, ad operations, and audience data

Scores level with Salesforce for Media

3.9
out of 5
#3RunMagsStrong Choice

An all-in-one business management platform built to streamline ad sales, production, and billing for media publishers.

Scores 0.1 lower than Salesforce for Media

3.8
out of 5
#4Magazine ManagerStrong Choice

An end-to-end publishing CRM and ERP for media sales, production, and accounting

Scores 0.1 lower than Salesforce for Media

3.8
out of 5

A specialized media CRM streamlining advertising sales and production workflows for publishers

Scores 0.2 lower than Salesforce for Media

3.7
out of 5
#6WorkbooksFair Fit

A unified CRM and business management platform designed to streamline sales, marketing, and order processing for mid-market organizations.

Scores 0.5 lower than Salesforce for Media

3.4
out of 5
#7PipedriveLimited

A sales-first CRM designed to streamline deal management through intuitive visual pipelines and AI-driven automation.

Scores 1.4 lower than Salesforce for Media

2.5
out of 5
#8HubSpotLimited

AI-powered Smart CRM unifying marketing, sales, and service operations for digital businesses

Scores 1.6 lower than Salesforce for Media

2.3
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Salesforce for Media?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ad Orbit is the highest-scoring alternative in Best CRM Solutions for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Salesforce for Media at 3.9/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Salesforce for Media?

Our editors flagged: Suitable for enterprises only; Complex to implement for small teams; High operational load. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Salesforce for Media successfully despite them.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.

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