How Salesforce pricing works
Salesforce pricing has two distinct layers: license costs (what you pay Salesforce per user per month) and implementation costs (what you pay a partner to configure and deploy the platform). Understanding both is essential to budgeting accurately in LATAM.
Sales Cloud and Service Cloud licenses
Salesforce renamed its edition catalogue: the Professional, Enterprise and Unlimited labels gave way to Pro Suite, Core, Advanced and Max. Sales Cloud and Service Cloud share the same price ladder.
| Edition | USD per user/month | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Free Suite | 0 | No cost |
| Starter Suite | 25 | Monthly or annual |
| Pro Suite | 100 | Annual |
| Core | 195 | Annual |
| Advanced | 395 | Annual |
| Max | 550 | Annual, sales contact required |
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Free SuiteUSD per user/month0BillingNo cost
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Starter SuiteUSD per user/month25BillingMonthly or annual
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Pro SuiteUSD per user/month100BillingAnnual
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CoreUSD per user/month195BillingAnnual
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AdvancedUSD per user/month395BillingAnnual
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MaxUSD per user/month550BillingAnnual, sales contact required
Source: list prices published at salesforce.com/sales/pricing and salesforce.com/service/pricing, retrieved September 6, 2026. Starter Suite and Pro Suite also carry transaction fees.
Industry and marketing clouds
| Product and edition | List price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Cloud for Sales | USD 325 user/month | Annual |
| Financial Services Cloud for Service | USD 325 user/month | Annual |
| Financial Services Cloud for Sales and Service | USD 350 user/month | Annual |
| Health Cloud Enterprise | USD 350 user/month | Annual |
| Health Cloud Unlimited | USD 525 user/month | Annual |
| Financial Services or Health Cloud, Agentforce 1 editions | USD 750 user/month | Annual |
| Marketing Cloud Next Growth | USD 1,500 org/month | Annual |
| Marketing Cloud Next Advanced | USD 3,250 org/month | Annual |
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Financial Services Cloud for SalesList priceUSD 325 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Financial Services Cloud for ServiceList priceUSD 325 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Financial Services Cloud for Sales and ServiceList priceUSD 350 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Health Cloud EnterpriseList priceUSD 350 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Health Cloud UnlimitedList priceUSD 525 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Financial Services or Health Cloud, Agentforce 1 editionsList priceUSD 750 user/monthBillingAnnual
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Marketing Cloud Next GrowthList priceUSD 1,500 org/monthBillingAnnual
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Marketing Cloud Next AdvancedList priceUSD 3,250 org/monthBillingAnnual
Source: salesforce.com/financial-services/pricing, salesforce.com/healthcare/cloud/pricing and salesforce.com/marketing/pricing, retrieved September 6, 2026. Marketing add-ons are priced per org: Personalization from USD 8,000 per month, Marketing Intelligence from USD 10,000 and Loyalty Management from USD 20,000.
Agentforce: five different ways to pay for it
Agentforce has no single price, and this is the part of the budget where estimates go wrong most often. There are two consumption models and three licensing models, and the right choice depends on the expected usage pattern.
| Model | List price | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Credits | USD 500 per 100,000 credits | Variable usage. Each action consumes 20 credits; 30 for Agentforce Voice |
| Per conversation | USD 2 per conversation | Flat rate, customer-facing agents only |
| Agentforce user license | USD 5 user/month | Employee access with metered usage. Requires Flex Credits |
| Agentforce add-on for Sales, Service or Field Service | USD 125 user/month | Unlimited usage on a cloud you already run |
| Agentforce Industries | USD 150 user/month | Unlimited usage on an industry cloud |
| Agentforce 1 Editions | from USD 550 user/month | Includes the add-on plus 2.5 million Flex Credits per org per year |
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Flex CreditsList priceUSD 500 per 100,000 creditsWhen it fitsVariable usage. Each action consumes 20 credits; 30 for Agentforce Voice
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Per conversationList priceUSD 2 per conversationWhen it fitsFlat rate, customer-facing agents only
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Agentforce user licenseList priceUSD 5 user/monthWhen it fitsEmployee access with metered usage. Requires Flex Credits
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Agentforce add-on for Sales, Service or Field ServiceList priceUSD 125 user/monthWhen it fitsUnlimited usage on a cloud you already run
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Agentforce IndustriesList priceUSD 150 user/monthWhen it fitsUnlimited usage on an industry cloud
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Agentforce 1 EditionsList pricefrom USD 550 user/monthWhen it fitsIncludes the add-on plus 2.5 million Flex Credits per org per year
Source: salesforce.com/agentforce/pricing, retrieved September 6, 2026. Credits are bought under three models: Pre-Purchase, Pre-Commit with a monthly commitment and no upfront payment, or PayGo.
Implementation costs in LATAM
The ranges below are what we see on projects delivered out of LATAM. They are nobody's list price: they come from our own delivery and from what the regional market quotes. Each tier is broken down after the table.
| Tier | Typical scope | Range in USD | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | One cloud, 10 to 20 users, standard configuration and data migration | 8,000 – 20,000 | 6 – 10 weeks |
| Medium complexity | Two clouds, ERP or billing integrations, custom automation | 25,000 – 65,000 | 10 – 20 weeks |
| Enterprise | Multi-cloud, legacy system integrations, multi-country rollout | 80,000 – 300,000+ | 6 – 18 months |
| Agentforce pilot | One use case on an existing Salesforce org | 15,000 – 40,000 | up to 90 days |
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SimpleTypical scopeOne cloud, 10 to 20 users, standard configuration and data migrationRange in USD8,000 – 20,000Timeline6 – 10 weeks
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Medium complexityTypical scopeTwo clouds, ERP or billing integrations, custom automationRange in USD25,000 – 65,000Timeline10 – 20 weeks
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EnterpriseTypical scopeMulti-cloud, legacy system integrations, multi-country rolloutRange in USD80,000 – 300,000+Timeline6 – 18 months
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Agentforce pilotTypical scopeOne use case on an existing Salesforce orgRange in USD15,000 – 40,000Timelineup to 90 days
Zarasa reference ranges for nearshore delivery from LATAM, updated September 2026. The final price depends on the volume of data to migrate, the number of integrations and the level of customization.
Simple implementation (1 Cloud, small team, no integrations)
Sales Cloud or Service Cloud for 10-20 users with standard configuration, data migration from a spreadsheet, and training typically costs between $8,000 and $20,000 USD with a LATAM-based partner. Timeline: 6-10 weeks.
Mid-complexity implementation (2 Clouds, some integrations)
Adding a second Cloud, basic ERP or billing integrations, and custom automations puts the cost in the range of $25,000 to $65,000 USD. This is the most common entry point for mid-market companies in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Uruguay. Timeline: 10-20 weeks.
Complex enterprise implementation
Multi-Cloud deployments with deep ERP integrations, significant data migration, and multi-country rollouts typically run from $80,000 to $300,000+ USD. Timeline: 6-18 months.
Agentforce deployment (add-on to existing org)
A focused Agentforce pilot on an existing Salesforce org, one use case, 90-day go-live, typically costs between $15,000 and $40,000 USD in LATAM depending on process complexity and data quality.
What changes when the contract is signed from LATAM
Salesforce list prices are the same as in the United States: the platform is quoted in dollars and there is no lower regional rate. What changes are three conditions that do move the budget.
| Condition | What it means for the budget |
|---|---|
| The currency is the dollar | Licenses are quoted and invoiced in USD across the region. If your revenue is in local currency, the real cost moves with the exchange rate and the budget should carry a devaluation margin. |
| Almost everything is billed annually | Of all the editions, only Starter Suite allows monthly payment. From Pro Suite upward the commitment is annual, so the first-year outlay is complete and not prorated. |
| Indirect taxes sit on top | The list price does not include local tax on digital services purchased abroad. The rate and the withholding mechanism differ in every country, so the number has to be confirmed with your accountant before the budget is closed. |
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The currency is the dollarWhat it means for the budgetLicenses are quoted and invoiced in USD across the region. If your revenue is in local currency, the real cost moves with the exchange rate and the budget should carry a devaluation margin.
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Almost everything is billed annuallyWhat it means for the budgetOf all the editions, only Starter Suite allows monthly payment. From Pro Suite upward the commitment is annual, so the first-year outlay is complete and not prorated.
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Indirect taxes sit on topWhat it means for the budgetThe list price does not include local tax on digital services purchased abroad. The rate and the withholding mechanism differ in every country, so the number has to be confirmed with your accountant before the budget is closed.
Billing frequency per edition is taken from the official Salesforce pricing pages cited above, retrieved September 6, 2026. Zarasa does not provide tax advice: the tax treatment of a subscription contracted abroad depends on the jurisdiction and on each company's situation.
A worked example with real numbers
A mid-sized company with 15 sales users starting on Sales Cloud Core, plus an Agentforce pilot for five of those users. Every license price comes from the tables above.
| Item | Calculation | Year 1 in USD |
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| Sales Cloud Core licenses | 15 users × 195 × 12 months | 35,100 |
| Agentforce add-on | 5 users × 125 × 12 months | 7,500 |
| Implementation, simple tier | midpoint of the 8,000 – 20,000 range | 14,000 |
| Annual support afterwards | 15% of project cost | 2,100 |
| First-year total | 1.4 times the license cost | 58,700 |
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Sales Cloud Core licensesCalculation15 users × 195 × 12 monthsYear 1 in USD35,100
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Agentforce add-onCalculation5 users × 125 × 12 monthsYear 1 in USD7,500
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Implementation, simple tierCalculationmidpoint of the 8,000 – 20,000 rangeYear 1 in USD14,000
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Annual support afterwardsCalculation15% of project costYear 1 in USD2,100
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First-year totalCalculation1.4 times the license costYear 1 in USD58,700
Two readings of that number. First: licenses are 72% of the total, so the decision that moves the budget most is not which partner you hire, it is how many users you license and in which edition. Second: on a single-cloud rollout the multiplier lands near 1.4 times, at the floor of the rule of thumb, because there is no legacy integration and no complex migration. As soon as a second cloud and an ERP enter the picture, the same exercise approaches 2.5.
If that pilot is paid with Flex Credits instead of the per-user add-on, the shape of the calculation changes: at 20 credits per action, the USD 500 in a 100,000-credit pack cover 5,000 actions. The add-on fits when usage is heavy and predictable; credits fit while you are still measuring real volume.
The LATAM nearshore advantage
LATAM-based Salesforce partners offer significantly lower rates than global system integrators based in the US or Europe, while providing the same Salesforce certifications. A mid-level Salesforce consultant in Argentina, Colombia, or Uruguay typically bills at $60-90 USD/hour versus $120-150 USD/hour at a US-based GSI.
For LATAM companies, working with a regional partner like Zarasa is not just a cost decision. It is also a time zone, language, and cultural alignment advantage. Implementations run faster when your partner shares your business context.
If your company is in the United States, the same logic works the other way round: certified LATAM teams in your time zone, at regional rates. We explain how it works in nearshore Salesforce development.
What most budgets forget
- Data quality remediation. Cleaning duplicates and incomplete records before migration adds 15-20% to complex project budgets.
- Change management and training. Budget for adoption monitoring and reinforcement training in the first 90 days post-launch.
- Salesforce add-ons. Data Cloud, Tableau, Revenue Cloud, and Agentforce are separate licenses on top of your base subscription.
- Annual support retainer. Post-implementation support typically runs 10-20% of the initial project cost per year.
Rule of thumb: plan the first-year total investment — licenses, implementation, training and support — at between 1.4 and 2.5 times the annual license cost. The low end is a single-cloud rollout with no integrations; the high end, multi-cloud projects wired into legacy systems.
How to choose the right partner in LATAM
- How many certified consultants does the partner have in your specific Cloud?
- Can they show a reference customer in your industry and company size?
- Do they offer fixed-price options for a defined scope?
- What is their post-go-live support model?
How Zarasa approaches pricing
Zarasa provides fixed-price proposals for defined scopes on standard implementations. We do not hide costs or use low initial quotes to lock in clients before scope expansion. Our team is based in Miami and Uruguay with delivery across LATAM at nearshore rates.
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What is included in a Salesforce implementation cost?
A Salesforce implementation typically includes: initial configuration and customization, data migration from legacy systems, integrations with ERP or other tools, user training, and post-go-live support. Total cost depends on users, clouds, customizations, and integrations required.
Can companies in Mexico or Argentina pay Salesforce in local currency?
Salesforce licenses are invoiced in USD globally, including Mexico and Argentina. Some Salesforce partners in LATAM can structure local payment arrangements, but the underlying license cost is in USD.
