This means that Pitcher’s customers will need to reconsider options moving forward. Because Pitcher is just a sales enablement platform that has been long dependent on Veeva to offer CRM capabilities, companies need to make a decision fast.
Why should “Platforce vs Pitcher” be on your mind?
Pitcher depends on Veeva’s Salesforce (a CRM built on Salesforce) as a foundation for customer relationship management, while adding other layers of sales enablement tools and features.
Sounds good right? Well, you must know that as of 2024, Veeva is busy rebuilding its platform and parting ways with Salesforce after years of collaboration.
Platforce’s CRM and CLM solutions are distinctively built for pharma and life science teams. With over 10 years of experience and a resounding client portfolio, we offer customization and localized support around the globe.
Find out below why migrating to Platforce from Pitcher is a sustainable choice in 2024, especially with Veeva the CRM that Pitcher has offered as the de facto is moving off Salesforce and redoing its offer.
AI Redefined: Choose Platforce for Advanced Intelligence
in Operations Over Pitcher
Similar to Pitcher, Platforce incorporates AI within its framework. However, our approach to AI integration is more deliberate. Rather than simply adopting the AI trend, we recognized the potential of AI to enhance our customers' daily operations and long-term profitability.
Currently, we provide predictive analytics and intelligent automation to our customers. In addition to the existing AI meeting insights feature, we are actively developing the Planner AI assistant, aiming to assist sales representatives in planning their upcoming meetings with HCPs with enhanced precision.
Platforce vs Pitcher: A visual price comparison
Platforce: an out-of-the-box pharma and life science CRM&CLM
solution designed for your team’s performance
Platforce without CLM
Platforce with CLM
Pitcher
Pricing
Starts from €6 per user for the first 100 users
Starts from €10 per user for the first 100 users
Basic plan starts from $20 per user
Free trial
Available
Available
Available but the trial period is short
Servers
€10 per month
€10 per month
N/A
Billed
Annually
Annually
N/A
Used by life science brands around the world
More reasons to choose Platforce over Pitcher
Sync with SFDC takes
too long, users
don´t like it.
too long, users
don´t like it.
Login process is quite
difficult when new
users what to register.
difficult when new
users what to register.
The upload of updates
is very slow and takes
a lot of time.
is very slow and takes
a lot of time.
The upload of updates
is very slow and takes
a lot of time.
is very slow and takes
a lot of time.
Pitcher could become
glitchy at times.
glitchy at times.
… platform lacked advanced
features, including the ability
to easily view analytics and
rep/customer engagement.
features, including the ability
to easily view analytics and
rep/customer engagement.
Expect long cycles for
any customization or
enhancements you'd
like to add.
any customization or
enhancements you'd
like to add.
When you share a
powerpoint, it shares
it as a pdf.
powerpoint, it shares
it as a pdf.
Platforce reduces your dependency
on scattered tech stacks.
Platforce reduces the number of tools that you are dependent on. Below you can see some
of the tools that Platforce typically replaces so that you can focus your budget on where it matters.
Tools
With Platforce
Zoom
Stream HD remote calls right from Platforce
Spreadsheets
Manage your data in one place and forget about spreadsheets
AI Assistant
Gain actionable insights from your calls with the AI call assistant
Tableau/Power BI
Simply grab the graphs you need from Platforce
Calendly
Let HCPs schedule and re-schedule calls at their convenience
to see how our features work!
Platforce vs Pitcher: Head-to-head features comparison
Basics
Platforce
Pitcher
Mobile Access
Available
Available
Offline Access
Available
Available
User Interface
User-friendly
Less user-friendly and sometimes a bit clunky
Customer Support
Local support, 24/7
24/7 Support
Custom Request
Available
No
Features
Platforce
Pitcher
Multi-channel marketing
Available
Yes but uploading marketing materials can be quite slow and not intuitive for some.
Sales Force Automation
Available
Available
Data Management
Available
Available
Customer Relationship Management
Available
Available
Task Management
Available
Available
Territory Management
Available
Available
Business Intelligence
Available (Built upon request)
Not as robust as Platforce
Analytics
Available
Available
Custom Reporting Dashboard
Available
Limited
Retail Execution
Available
Available
Consent Management
Available
Available
Territory Management
Available
Available
Events Management
Available
Available
Retail Execution
Available
Available
Migrating to Platforce from Pitcher?
We know how hard it is to migrate from your existing CRM. That’s why our team of experts will work together with you and onboard you through a bespoke migration process ensuring that your data and integrations are migrated to Platforce seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve used Pitcher before. What can I expect from Platforce?
Platforce offers an intuitive interface and robust functionalities that rivals those of Pitcher. From advanced AI capabilities to transparent pricing, Platforce is designed to elevate your user experience, providing you with the tools you need to thrive in the competitive landscape of the life sciences. Plus, Platforce comes with its own CRM, unlike Pitcher which is CRM-independent and will cost more to be integrated.
How do you plan on helping us to migrate from Veeva with our data intact?
Our migration process is meticulous and ensures the integrity of your data. We have a dedicated team of experts experienced in transitioning from Pitcher to Platforce. Through a systematic approach, we analyze your existing data structure, map it to Platforce’s architecture, and execute a smooth migration. Our goal is not just to transfer your data but to optimize it for enhanced functionality within Platforce, ensuring a seamless continuation of your operations with minimal disruption.
Can Platforce replace the tools that we are currently using now?
Platforce significantly reduces your dependency on tools like Zoom, Spreadsheets, Gong, Tableau, Power BI and Calendly.
Do you have a free trial available?
Yes. Just book a demo via the form below and our dedicated local team will be ready to present you with all opportunities available with Platforce.