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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color:#FFFFFF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  -webkit-text-fill-color:#FFFFFF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:.95rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-weight:700;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  text-decoration:none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  box-shadow:none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  white-space:nowrap;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-cta__button:hover,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-cta__button:focus{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:#173568;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:820px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-grid-2,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-feature-row,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-compare,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-benefit-grid,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-trigger-grid,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-fit-grid,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-resource-groups,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-resource-links,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-cta{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    grid-template-columns:1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-span-full,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-fit-grid li:last-child:nth-child(odd),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-resource-group:last-child:nth-child(odd),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-pullquote{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding:1.25rem 1.15rem 1.15rem 3.45rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-pullquote::before{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    left:.9rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .xpl-cpq-pillar .xpl-cta__button{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    justify-self:start;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"xpl-cpq-pillar\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Salesforce has retired its CPQ product for new customers and is rolling those capabilities into its broader Revenue Cloud platform. For the announcement context, see <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-end-of-sale\/\">what Salesforce CPQ end of sale means<\/a>. Existing customers can still use the CPQ, but feature development has slowed sharply and the gap between Salesforce and dedicated CPQ platforms is widening.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><strong>If you&#8217;re still using Salesforce CPQ, it might already be the bottleneck in your quoting process.<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>What Is Salesforce CPQ?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee><strong>Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) has powered quoting engines for years. With the end-of-sale news, a lot of current customers have been left wondering, \u201cwhere does that leave us in 2025 and beyond?\u201d Since it\u2019s not available to new customers anymore, the rest of the world has been left looking for alternatives.<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Salesforce CPQ is a cloud-based configure, price, quote solution built natively on the Salesforce CRM platform.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>With the end-of-sale announcement, Salesforce is shifting investment toward Revenue Cloud, a broader revenue management platform. CPQ-specific depth is being absorbed into a wider product, which means narrower, deeper capabilities are giving way to wider, shallower ones. That tradeoff works for low to moderate complexity. It doesn&#8217;t work as well for companies where complex quoting drives the majority of business.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>The feature gap between Salesforce CPQ and dedicated CPQ platforms is already visible. The end of sale announcement just means it will keep growing.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>What Does the Salesforce CPQ End of Sale Actually Mean?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Three things, practically:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft xpl-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-step__num\">1<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">No new customers.<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Salesforce CPQ is no longer sold to new accounts. Revenue Cloud is the path forward for new buyers in the Salesforce ecosystem.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-step__num\">2<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">Existing customers can stay \u2014 for now.<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Current Salesforce CPQ users retain access, but with limited new feature development. Salesforce Ben flagged this stagnation early, noting innovation had shifted to Revenue Lifecycle Management while CPQ became, effectively, a legacy product.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft xpl-step xpl-span-full\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-step__num\">3<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">Renewal economics are shifting.<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Several customers have reported steep year-over-year price increases. As Matt Pieper, Director of Engineering at LeafLink, put it on the question of staying versus moving:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>For renewal-specific guidance, see <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-end-of-sale-vs-end-of-life\/\">end of sale vs. end of life for your renewal<\/a>. If the operational problem is rebuilding prior pricing, discounts, and amendments, this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-renewals-prior-pricing-discounts\/\">CPQ renewals<\/a> goes deeper.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"xpl-pullquote\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"xpl-pullquote__text\">If you want to purchase from someone who will raise your fees 12% YoY while not delivering any new features for that OpEx.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <strong>Matt Pieper<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/piepermatthew_salesforce-cpq-rlm-activity-7311405480843587601-8dBX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Director of Engineering at LeafLink<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Where Salesforce CPQ Falls Short<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>While Salesforce CPQ excels in some moderate complexity scenarios, organizations with varied and complex requirements often encounter significant limitations. Understanding these challenges is crucial for making an informed decision about your ongoing CPQ strategy.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>For a deeper technical look, see the impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-managed-package-limitations\/\">managed-package limits<\/a> and the broader <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-limitations-complex-products\/\">Salesforce CPQ limitations for configurable products<\/a>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">Salesforce CPQ Challenges for High-Complexity Needs<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">Imagine this:<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Your sales team is on a call with a major prospect\u2014an international client who needs a mix of physical equipment, add-on services, and region-specific pricing. The configuration process needs to reflect thousands of possible product permutations, service tiers, and compliance rules, all in real time.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Instead of closing the deal, your sales team is stuck watching loading screens or navigating slow, rigid workflows inside Salesforce CPQ. The result? Quotes take too long to generate, customer confidence wavers, and revenue walks out the door.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">The opposite problem can be just as costly.<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Smaller businesses face the opposite problem: the system\u2019s overhead and complexity often outweigh its benefits, leaving teams bogged down in a tool that\u2019s more robust than their needs require.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>In both cases, misalignment between product catalog complexity and platform capability puts your deals\u2014and your bottom line\u2014at risk.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-callout xpl-callout--warm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><strong>If your CPQ is slowing down quote generation<\/strong>\u2014or forcing your team back into spreadsheets\u2014it\u2019s a clear sign the platform has outlived its usefulness.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">Flexibility gaps with ERP integrations and complex workflows<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Salesforce CPQ performs smoothly within the confines of the Salesforce CRM ecosystem. But the moment your quoting process depends on data from an ERP system\u2014real-time bill of materials (BOMs), inventory availability, or advanced pricing logic\u2014you start to feel the cracks.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>For the manufacturing-specific side of this problem, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-manufacturers-nested-bundles-bom\/\">CPQ for manufacturers<\/a>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Let\u2019s say your sales team configures a custom product that relies on live component availability and variable pricing based on regional supply chain factors. The quote looks perfect inside Salesforce CPQ. But your ERP\u2014where the actual inventory, manufacturing timelines, and cost structures live\u2014tells a different story. Without real-time synchronization, your quote may be outdated the moment it\u2019s generated.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>To bridge the gap, companies often resort to custom middleware, manual syncing, or costly development work in an attempt to replicate ERP data into custom Salesforce CRM tables. That\u2019s not just inefficient\u2014it\u2019s risky. Keeping complex data structures in sync between your ERP and custom tables in your CRM isn\u2019t that simple. Every delay, misfire, or manual handoff in the quote-to-cash process increases the chance of errors, rework, and margin erosion.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Even more frustrating? For companies with layered workflows, approval chains, or industry-specific compliance rules, Salesforce CPQ&#8217;s built-in logic often can&#8217;t stretch far enough without more bespoke coding. That means turning what should be a scalable, automated workflow into a tangle of workarounds and dev tickets. And you\u2019ll soon find yourself stuck on a version of Salesforce CRM that can be hard to upgrade without re-implementing and testing expensive customizations.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">3 Signs You\u2019ve Outgrown Salesforce CPQ<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Salesforce CPQ works well for many businesses\u2014but when quoting becomes slow, rigid, or chaotic, it\u2019s a sign your business needs more than it can offer. Here are three clear signs you\u2019ve hit the ceiling:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">1. Quote Volume Is Slowing You Down<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>If generating quotes feels like walking through molasses, it\u2019s likely your CPQ can\u2019t keep up. Large sales teams or global quoting activity\u2014especially when quotes involve multiple regions, currencies, or approval layers. If sales teams are waiting or exporting to spreadsheets, that\u2019s a red flag!<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">2. Your Product Complexity Has Outpaced the Rules Engine<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>As your catalog grows to include thousands of SKUs, nested bundles, or hybrid offerings (physical + service + subscription), you may notice more performance issues and overly rigid workflows. The rules engine can become difficult to manage and sluggish at runtime, leading to misquotes, errors, and manual workarounds.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>If those hybrid offerings are becoming the norm, see what changes when you are <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/quote-products-services-subscriptions-one-deal\/\">quoting products, services and subscriptions together<\/a>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft xpl-span-full\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">3. Your Tech Stack Is Held Together by Middleware<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Salesforce CPQ lives comfortably inside CRM\u2014but what about ERP, eCommerce, or engineering tools? If your team relies on custom code or middleware to sync pricing, BOMs, or availability data, you&#8217;re spending too much time patching workflows instead of selling.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>How to Evaluate a CPQ for Salesforce<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Upgrading from Salesforce CPQ doesn\u2019t mean abandoning your CRM\u2014it means finding a solution that complements it better at scale. Here\u2019s how to evaluate your next CPQ investment:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>If keeping Salesforce CRM is the priority, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-alternative-keep-salesforce-crm\/\">an alternative that keeps Salesforce CRM<\/a>. For teams with highly configurable products, compare <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-alternatives-complex-products\/\">Salesforce CPQ alternatives for complex products<\/a>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">Must-Have Features in Your Next CPQ<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>When evaluating your next CPQ solution, it\u2019s worth focusing on six key capabilities that make or break enterprise fit. These aren\u2019t \u201cnice to haves.\u201d They\u2019re table stakes if your quoting process is tied to speed, scale, and revenue.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-rows\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Visual configuration support<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Including CAD integrations or 3D modeling where needed, to handle complex or customizable products without confusion. It drives clarity and speed in complex B2B quoting.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Real-time pricing and automated BOM generation<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Quotes should reflect live inputs from your supply chain and engineering data, not outdated static tables. This helps ensure quotes reflect up-to-date ERP inputs.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Advanced approval workflows<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Accommodate region-specific rules, deal sizes, or compliance layers while streamlining multi-level sign-off without bottlenecks.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Low-code or no-code rule management<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Give your team the ability to update logic and product rules without constant developer bottlenecks, putting configuration logic in business users\u2019 hands.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Multi-language and multi-currency support<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Support global sales teams and international buyers. This is critical for global quoting and partner portals.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__label\">Built-in ERP integration<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-feature-row__desc\">Go beyond API endpoints to sync inventory, pricing, and fulfillment logic without middleware chaos or unnecessary development drain.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-grid-2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card xpl-card--soft\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">CRM Compatibility<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Make sure the CPQ plays well with Salesforce without requiring constant developer support. Native or certified integrations are ideal\u2014but just as important is whether the CPQ feels like a natural part of your Salesforce workflow (think: quote records, guided selling, embedded UI).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Architecture matters as much as certification. Review <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/native-vs-synced-cpq-salesforce\/\">native vs. synced CPQ<\/a>, then compare <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-vs-experlogix-cpq-crm-integration\/\">Salesforce CPQ vs. Experlogix CPQ<\/a> specifically through the Salesforce CRM integration lens.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"xpl-card__title\">Configuration vs. Complexity Tradeoff<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Not all CPQs are built for scale. The real question is not whether a tool can configure a product once. It is whether it can handle increasing complexity without slowing down your business.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-compare\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-compare__panel xpl-compare__panel--soft\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-compare__title\">What to test before you commit<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"xpl-compare__list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Can this CPQ handle millions of permutations without breaking?<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Does performance degrade as configuration complexity increases?<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Can business users change rules without waiting on developers?<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Can the quoting process stay accurate when products, services, pricing, approvals, and ERP data all interact?<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-compare__panel\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-compare__title\">What it looks like when the platform is outgrown<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"xpl-compare__list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Quote generation slows down.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Rules become harder to maintain.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Teams fall back to spreadsheets and manual checks.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Custom middleware and developer work become permanent operating costs.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-callout\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><strong>The right CPQ should make your quoting faster, not more fragile, as your business grows.<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">Here\u2019s what the tech community says<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>One of the issues with Salesforce CPQ is that, even before end-of-sale, it had been a long time since new features had been added \u2014 roughly three years.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee><strong>Community verdict:<\/strong> Salesforce Ben took notice of Salesforce CPQ stagnating early on, with innovation shifting to Revenue Lifecycle Management\u2014leaving CPQ as a legacy product.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"xpl-pullquote\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"xpl-pullquote__text\">If you want to purchase from someone who will raise your fees 12% YoY while not delivering any new features for that OpEx.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <strong>Matt Pieper<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/piepermatthew_salesforce-cpq-rlm-activity-7311405480843587601-8dBX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Director of Engineering at LeafLink<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Switch to Experlogix<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>The most common switch reasons come back to configurability, integration, total cost of ownership, usability, and control.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">Configurability at scale<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Logic-driven models with a powerful rule engine.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">ERP sync<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Seamless BOM\/routing handoff into ERP.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">Salesforce CRM integration<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Experlogix CPQ integrates more deeply with Salesforce CRM than Salesforce CPQ does. Read that again!<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">Lower TCO<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Less third-party integration and customization dependence, with more user control.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">UX<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Accessible dropdown menus, visual indicators and guided selling drive adoption.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-benefit__title\">Low-code admin<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Business users get more control, technical users get a configuring and quoting superhero.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>For a practical look at ownership after migration, see <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-admin-day-one\/\">what admins can do on day one<\/a>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"xpl-pullquote\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"xpl-pullquote__text\">Clients say they hit a wall with Salesforce CPQ\u2014with complex logic and performance issues. The \u2018aha\u2019 moment with Experlogix comes when they see sensible configuration rules and the quoting experience working in real time.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <strong>Gwyn Golden<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Experlogix Enterprise Sales Director<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>When Salesforce Still Works<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Salesforce CPQ can be a solid fit for companies operating within straightforward and moderately complex quoting environments. In short, if your quoting process lives entirely in the Salesforce ecosystem and doesn\u2019t push the boundaries of complexity, Salesforce CPQ still gets the job done.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-kicker\">Ideal conditions for Salesforce CPQ<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ul class=\"xpl-fit-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Low to mid-level configuration demands<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Deep integration with Salesforce CRM<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Limited complex workflow needs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>When to Act: Trigger Points for Change<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>With the end-of-sale news and the shift toward Revenue Cloud, current Salesforce CPQ users could find themselves in an awkward position. However, some of these lessons are relevant to any CPQ evaluation. So, if you\u2019re running into these warning signs regularly, it means a CPQ investment is likely to pay for itself:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>If you are weighing the paths forward, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-vs-revenue-cloud\/\">Salesforce CPQ vs. Revenue Cloud vs. Experlogix<\/a>. Then use <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-migration-now-or-wait\/\">migrate now or wait<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-migration-timeline\/\">Salesforce CPQ migration timeline<\/a> to plan timing and scope.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ul class=\"xpl-trigger-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Relying on spreadsheets or third-party middleware to support CPQ logic<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Struggling with slow quote generation due to large catalogs or rule volume<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Facing repeated support delays or performance issues<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Watching maintenance and customization costs rise without corresponding increases in ROI.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>These signals aren\u2019t just operational annoyances. They\u2019re signs you\u2019ve outgrown processes and tools that worked at some point, but not anymore.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"xpl-pullquote\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"xpl-pullquote__text\">Experlogix brings modern rule logic, visual product quoting, and ERP-ready sync at scale\u2014without Salesforce\u2019s additional maintenance cost or ecosystem lock-in.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <strong>Gwyn Golden<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Enterprise Applications Director at Experlogix<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>From Our Team\u2019s Experience<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>We\u2019ve seen the tipping points firsthand. The most common reasons clients switch from Salesforce CPQ to Experlogix come down to three things: <strong>complexity, cost, and control<\/strong>.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>Salesforce falters at a certain scale, especially when users realize how much developer lift is needed to continue scaling after that threshold. Experlogix flips the script by putting power back into the hands of business users through a low-code rule builder. That means it\u2019s easier to make changes to existing logic or add new products and variations, even when managing millions of SKUs.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>The real value of CPQ solutions like Experlogix: They can carry consistency and control across departments or even beyond your organization.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee>When we think about complexity, internal operations are only part of the puzzle. The other part is building the same adaptability, accuracy and speed to other channels. For organizations that work with dealers or other partners, CPQ is an amplifier with cascading effect. Imagine: You work with a dealer network spanning multiple countries, and they\u2019re all using sales software that is configured and defined by your best practices.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-proof\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>That\u2019s the reality for <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/case-studies\/volvo\/\">Volvo Construction Equipment<\/a>, which has implemented CPQ internally and created a dealer partner for partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/case-studies\/swecon-2\/\">Swecon<\/a>. Experlogix allows both organizations to create error-free quotes and sell Volvo machines more efficiently. Volvo machines help to build the modern world; Experlogix CPQ helped Volvo CE and Swecon build a modern sales process.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Explore the Salesforce CPQ Resource Library<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-hub\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>This pillar gives you the big picture. Use the supporting guides below to go deeper on the specific Salesforce CPQ decision, architecture, product-complexity, pricing, and operational questions that matter most to your team.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-groups\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group__title\">Decision, migration and roadmap<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"xpl-resource-group__desc\">For teams deciding whether to stay, switch, or plan a phased move.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-links\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-vs-revenue-cloud\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ vs. Revenue Cloud vs. Experlogix<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-migration-now-or-wait\/\"><span>Should You Migrate Off Salesforce CPQ Now or Wait?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-end-of-sale-vs-end-of-life\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ End of Sale vs. End of Life<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-migration-timeline\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ Migration Timeline<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group__title\">Salesforce CRM integration and architecture<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"xpl-resource-group__desc\">For teams that want to keep Salesforce CRM while changing how quoting works.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-links\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-alternative-keep-salesforce-crm\/\"><span>An Alternative That Keeps Salesforce CRM<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-alternative-data-sync\/\"><span>An Alternative Without Data Sync Issues<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/native-vs-synced-cpq-salesforce\/\"><span>Native vs. Synced CPQ for Salesforce<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/cpq-for-salesforce-without-middleware\/\"><span>CPQ Without Middleware or Duplicate Records<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/cpq-salesforce-integration\/\"><span>What CPQ Software Integrates With Salesforce CRM?<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-vs-experlogix-cpq-crm-integration\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ vs. Experlogix: CRM Integration<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-managed-package-limitations\/\"><span>Beyond Salesforce CPQ Managed-Package Limitations<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group__title\">Complex products and manufacturing<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"xpl-resource-group__desc\">For nested configuration, BOM, manufacturing and engineer-to-order questions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-links\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-alternatives-complex-products\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ Alternatives for Complex Products<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-limitations-complex-products\/\"><span>Salesforce CPQ Limitations for Complex Products<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-manufacturers-nested-bundles-bom\/\"><span>Nested Bundles, BOMs and Configure-to-Order<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/engineer-to-order-vs-configure-to-order-salesforce-cpq\/\"><span>Engineer-to-Order vs. Configure-to-Order<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group__title\">Mixed revenue and solution selling<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"xpl-resource-group__desc\">For deals that combine products, services, projects, subscriptions, and recurring revenue.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-links\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/quote-products-services-subscriptions-one-deal\/\"><span>Quote Products, Services and Subscriptions in One Deal<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/solution-selling-cpq-mixed-revenue-quoting\/\"><span>Solution Selling CPQ for Mixed Revenue<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-subscription-first-hybrid-revenue\/\"><span>Beyond Salesforce CPQ&#8217;s Subscription-First Model<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-group__title\">Pricing, approvals and quote operations<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"xpl-resource-group__desc\">For teams trying to reduce downstream drift, approval friction, admin work, and pricing inconsistency.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-resource-links\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-quote-to-contract-drift\/\"><span>Ending Quote-to-Contract Drift<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-renewals-prior-pricing-discounts\/\"><span>Stop Rebuilding Renewals, Pricing and Discounts<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-admin-day-one\/\"><span>What Your Admins Can Do on Day One<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-threshold-based-approvals-discount-guardrails\/\"><span>Threshold-Based Approvals and Discount Guardrails<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-ramp-deals-multi-year-pricing\/\"><span>Ramp Deals and Multi-Year Pricing<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-quote-templates\/\"><span>Edit Your Own Order Forms and Proposal Templates<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"xpl-resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/salesforce-cpq-what-if-quoting\/\"><span>What-If Quoting and Pricing Scenarios<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details open><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>Is Salesforce CPQ being discontinued?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Salesforce CPQ has reached end of sale for new customers. Existing customers retain access, but Salesforce has shifted active development to Revenue Cloud. Functionally, Salesforce CPQ is being treated as a legacy product.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>What is replacing Salesforce CPQ?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Salesforce is positioning Revenue Cloud as the path forward inside its own ecosystem. Revenue Cloud is broader in scope (covering revenue lifecycle management) but offers less CPQ-specific depth than dedicated platforms like Experlogix.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>Can existing Salesforce CPQ customers keep using it?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Yes, for now. Existing customers can continue using Salesforce CPQ, though renewal pricing and the limited pace of new feature development have prompted many to evaluate alternatives.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>What&#8217;s the difference between Salesforce CPQ and Revenue Cloud?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Salesforce CPQ was a focused configure-price-quote tool. Revenue Cloud is a broader revenue management platform that includes CPQ-adjacent capabilities alongside billing, subscription management, and revenue recognition. Revenue Cloud is wider; Salesforce CPQ was deeper on the specific CPQ feature set.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>Does Experlogix work with Salesforce CRM?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Yes. Experlogix CPQ integrates with Salesforce CRM and runs inside the Salesforce workflow.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>How does Experlogix compare to Salesforce CPQ for manufacturing?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Experlogix is purpose-built for complexity: multi-level BOM generation, routing validation, ERP handoff for production, support for complex pricing and 3D visualization for products. Salesforce CPQ can support some of these scenarios but typically requires custom development and middleware to handle ERP-dependent quoting at scale.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<details><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<summary>Should I switch from Salesforce CPQ now or wait?<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-faq__answer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>The right time depends on several factors: how badly the current limitations hurt the business, how much your renewal pricing has changed, how much you spend on custom development, and how soon a planned product or pricing initiative will exceed Salesforce CPQ&#8217;s capabilities. If two of those three are pressing, the math on switching usually works.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-bottom-line\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Salesforce CPQ is a decent quoting tool for basic usage cases, but Experlogix CPQ is the ultimate in flexibility and scalability. Most importantly, you won\u2019t miss out on the new features that matter\u2014the ones that move the needle on revenue and efficiency.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"xpl-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2>See Experlogix CPQ in action<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Talk with our team about your quoting requirements, Salesforce environment, and where complexity is creating friction today.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <a class=\"xpl-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/demo\/?product=CPQ\">Get a Demo<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>% Salesforce CPQ shines for simple configurations, but struggles with complex ones (think manufacturing). Explore the pros, cons, and better options in our latest post!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":346311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p aria-level=\"2\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) has powered quoting engines for years. With the end-of-sale news, a lot of current customers have been left wondering, \u201cwhere does that leave us in 2025 and beyond?\u201d Since it\u2019s not available to new customers anymore, the rest of the world has been left looking for alternatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is Salesforce CPQ?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ is a cloud-based tool with tight integration to Salesforce CRM. The platform brings several advantages to organizations already invested in the Salesforce ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Salesforce invests into its Revenue Cloud platform, these features are being rolled into an application with much broader functionality. That means you won\u2019t see as much CPQ-specific depth. That may work if you have moderate complexity and volume needs, but in high volume and complexity industries and business models, dedicated CPQ solutions are a must.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real issue here is that the feature gap between Salesforce CPQ and other supported CPQ solutions is already very apparent and will only increase over time.\u00a0 In other words, the current issues you experience with Salesforce are likely to get worse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s talk about where the biggest gaps are going to be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where Salesforce CPQ Falls Short<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While Salesforce CPQ excels in some moderate complexity scenarios, organizations with varied and complex requirements often encounter significant limitations. Understanding these challenges is crucial for making an informed decision about your ongoing CPQ strategy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a summary:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Salesforce CPQ Challenges for High-Complexity Needs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine this:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Your sales team is on a call with a major prospect\u2014an international client who needs a mix of physical equipment, add-on services, and region-specific pricing. The configuration process needs to reflect thousands of possible product permutations, service tiers, and compliance rules, all in real time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of closing the deal, your sales team is stuck watching loading screens or navigating slow, rigid workflows inside Salesforce CPQ. The result? Quotes take too long to generate, customer confidence wavers, and revenue walks out the door.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smaller businesses face the opposite problem: the system\u2019s overhead and complexity often outweigh its benefits, leaving teams bogged down in a tool that\u2019s more robust than their needs require.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In both cases, misalignment between product catalog complexity and platform capability puts your deals\u2014and your bottom line\u2014at risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #F46235; background-color: #fff4ee; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\">  <strong>If your CPQ is slowing down quote generation<\/strong>\u2014or forcing your team back into spreadsheets\u2014it\u2019s a clear sign the platform has outlived its usefulness.<\/div>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexibility gaps with ERP integrations and complex workflows.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ performs smoothly within the confines of the Salesforce CRM ecosystem. But the moment your quoting process depends on data from an ERP system\u2014real-time bill of materials (BOMs), inventory availability, or advanced pricing logic\u2014you start to feel the cracks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s say your sales team configures a custom product that relies on live component availability and variable pricing based on regional supply chain factors. The quote looks perfect inside Salesforce CPQ. But your ERP\u2014where the actual inventory, manufacturing timelines, and cost structures live\u2014tells a different story. Without real-time synchronization, your quote may be outdated the moment it\u2019s generated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To bridge the gap, companies often resort to custom middleware, manual syncing, or costly development work in an attempt to replicate ERP data into custom Salesforce CRM tables. That\u2019s not just inefficient\u2014it\u2019s risky. Keeping complex data structures in sync between your ERP and custom tables in your CRM isn\u2019t that simple. Every delay, misfire, or manual handoff in the quote-to-cash process increases the chance of errors, rework, and margin erosion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even more frustrating? For companies with layered workflows, approval chains, or industry-specific compliance rules, Salesforce CPQ's built-in logic often can't stretch far enough without more bespoke coding. That means turning what should be a scalable, automated workflow into a tangle of workarounds and dev tickets. And you\u2019ll soon find yourself stuck on a version of Salesforce CRM that can be hard to upgrade without re-implementing and testing expensive customizations.3 Signs You\u2019ve Outgrown Salesforce CPQ<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ works well for many businesses\u2014but when quoting becomes slow, rigid, or chaotic, it\u2019s a sign your business needs more than it can offer. Here are three clear signs you\u2019ve hit the ceiling:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Quote Volume Is Slowing You Down<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If generating quotes feels like walking through molasses, it\u2019s likely your CPQ can\u2019t keep up. Large sales teams or global quoting activity\u2014especially when quotes involve multiple regions, currencies, or approval layers. If sales teams are waiting or exporting to spreadsheets, that\u2019s a red flag!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Your Product Complexity Has Outpaced the Rules Engine<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As your catalog grows to include thousands of SKUs, nested bundles, or hybrid offerings (physical + service + subscription), you may notice more performance issues and overly rigid workflows. The rules engine can become difficult to manage and sluggish at runtime, leading to misquotes, errors, and manual workarounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Your Tech Stack Is Held Together by Middleware<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ lives comfortably inside CRM\u2014but what about ERP, eCommerce, or engineering tools? If your team relies on custom code or middleware to sync pricing, BOMs, or availability data, you're spending too much time patching workflows instead of selling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Evaluate a CPQ for Salesforce<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upgrading from Salesforce CPQ doesn\u2019t mean abandoning your CRM\u2014it means finding a solution that complements it better at scale. Here\u2019s how to evaluate your next CPQ investment:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feature Checklist<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"250\">When evaluating your next CPQ solution, it\u2019s worth focusing on six key capabilities that make or break enterprise fit. You\u2019ll want:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"1053\">\n<li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"407\">\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"407\"><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"278\">Visual configuration<\/strong> support \u2014 including CAD integrations or 3D modeling where needed \u2014 to handle complex or customizable products without confusion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"563\">\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"563\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"460\">Real-time pricing and automated BOM generation<\/strong> so quotes reflect live inputs from your supply chain and engineering data, not outdated static tables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"691\">\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"691\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"597\">Advanced approval workflows<\/strong> that accommodate region-specific rules, deal sizes, or compliance layers without bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"812\">\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"812\"><strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"733\">Low-code or no-code rule management<\/strong> so your team can update logic and product rules without developer bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"909\">\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"860\">Multi-language and multi-currency support<\/strong> for global sales teams and international buyers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1053\">\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"940\">Built-in ERP integration<\/strong> \u2014 not just API endpoints \u2014 to sync inventory, pricing, and fulfillment logic natively, without middleware chaos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1167\">These aren\u2019t \u201cnice to haves.\u201d They\u2019re table stakes if your quoting process is tied to speed, scale, and revenue.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead style=\"background-color: #f46235; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Must-Have Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Why It Matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Visual configuration (CAD\/3D options)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Drives clarity and speed in complex B2B quoting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Real-time pricing & BOM automation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Ensures quotes reflect up-to-date ERP inputs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Advanced approval workflows<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Streamlines multi-level sign-off without bottlenecks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Low-code\/no-code rule engine<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Puts configuration logic in business users' hands.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Multi-language & multi-currency support<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Critical for global quoting and partner portals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Built-in ERP integration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Avoids the dev drain of middleware and sync issues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRM Compatibility<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure the CPQ plays well with Salesforce without requiring constant developer support. Native or certified integrations are ideal\u2014but just as important is whether the CPQ feels like a natural part of your Salesforce workflow (think: quote records, guided selling, embedded UI).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Configuration vs. Complexity Tradeoff<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not all CPQs are built for scale. Ask: Can this CPQ handle <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">millions of permutations without breaking<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Does performance degrade when complexity increases? The right CPQ should make your quoting <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">faster<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, not more fragile, as your business grows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s what the tech community says<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the issues with Salesforce CPQ is that, even before end-of-sale, it had been a long time since new features had been added \u2014 roughly three years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community verdict<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce Ben took notice of Salesforce CPQ stagnating early on, with innovation shifting to Revenue Lifecycle Management\u2014leaving CPQ as a legacy product\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An important question to consider before shifting to Revenue Cloud:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to purchase from someone who will raise your fees 12% YoY while not delivering any new features for that OpEx.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014Matt Pieper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/piepermatthew_salesforce-cpq-rlm-activity-7311405480843587601-8dBX\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Director of Engineering at LeafLink<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Clients Switch to Experlogix<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top switch reasons:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Configurability at scale<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014logic-driven models with powerful rule engine\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ERP sync<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014seamless BOM\/routing handoff into ERP\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experlogix CPQ integrates more deeply with Salesforce CRM than Salesforce CPQ does. Read that again! <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INSERT brief EXPLANATION OF IMPLICATIONS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279,\"335559991\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower TCO<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014less third-party integration and customization dependence, more user control<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UX<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014accessible dropdown menus, visual indicators and guided selling drive adoption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low-code admin:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Business users get more control, technical users get a configuring and quoting superhero.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #F46235; background-color: #fff4ee; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\">  \u201cClients say they hit a wall with Salesforce CPQ\u2014with complex logic and performance issues. The \u2018aha\u2019 moment with Experlogix comes when they see sensible configuration rules and the quoting experience working in real time.\u201d <strong>\u2014 Experlogix Enterprise Sales Director Gwyn Golden\u201d<\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ufe0f<br \/><\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Salesforce Still Works<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ can be a solid fit for companies operating within straightforward and moderately complex quoting environments.\u00a0 In short, if your quoting process lives entirely in the Salesforce ecosystem and doesn\u2019t push the boundaries of complexity, Salesforce CPQ still gets the job done.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideal conditions for Salesforce CPQ:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low to mid-level configuration demands\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deep integration with Salesforce CRM<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":279,\"335559991\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited complex workflow needs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0When to Act: Trigger Points for Change<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the end-of-sale news and the shift toward Revenue Cloud, current Salesforce CPQ users could find themselves in an awkward position. However, some of these lessons are relevant to any CPQ evaluation. So, if you\u2019re running into these warning signs regularly, it means a CPQ investment is likely to pay for itself:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relying on spreadsheets or third-party middleware to support CPQ logic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Struggling with slow quote generation due to large catalogs or rule volume<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facing repeated support delays or performance issues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watching maintenance and customization costs rise without corresponding increases in ROI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":279,\"335559991\":360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These signals aren\u2019t just operational annoyances. They\u2019re signs you\u2019ve outgrown processes and tools that worked at some point, but not anymore.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cExperlogix brings modern rule logic, visual product quoting, and ERP-ready sync at scale\u2014without Salesforce\u2019s additional maintenance cost or ecosystem lock-in.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014Gwyn Golden, Enterprise Applications Director at Experlogix<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">From Our Team\u2019s Experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281,\"335559740\":279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve seen the tipping points firsthand. The most common reasons clients switch from Salesforce CPQ to Experlogix come down to three things: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">complexity, cost, and control<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce falters at a certain scale, especially when users realize how much developer lift is needed to continue scaling after that threshold. Experlogix flips the script by putting power back into the hands of business users through a low-code rule builder. That means it\u2019s easier to make changes to existing logic or add new products and variations, even when managing millions of SKUs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The real value of CPQ solutions like Experlogix: They can carry consistency and control across departments or even beyond your organization. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we think about complexity, internal operations are only part of the puzzle.\u00a0The other part is building the same adaptability, accuracy and speed to other channels. For organizations that work with dealers or other partners, CPQ is an amplifier with cascading effect. Imagine: You work with a dealer network spanning multiple countries, and they\u2019re all using sales software that is configured and defined by your best practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s the reality for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlogix.com\/case-studies\/volvo\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Volvo Construction Equipment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which has implemented CPQ internally and created a dealer partner for partners like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlogix.com\/case-studies\/swecon\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Swecon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Experlogix allows both organizations to create error-free quotes and sell Volvo machines more efficiently. Volvo machines help to build the modern world; Experlogix CPQ helped Volvo CE and Swecon build a modern sales process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281,\"335559740\":279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salesforce CPQ is a decent quoting tool for basic usages cases, but Experlogix CPQ is the ultimate in flexibility and scalability. Most importantly, you won\u2019t miss out on the new features that matter \u2014 the ones that move the needle on revenue and efficiency. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"xpl_cpq_related_topic":[200],"xpl_da_related_topic":[],"class_list":["post-1143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-implementation-integration","xpl_cpq_related_topic-salesforce"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1143"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348624,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1143\/revisions\/348624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1143"},{"taxonomy":"xpl_cpq_related_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/xpl_cpq_related_topic?post=1143"},{"taxonomy":"xpl_da_related_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experlogix.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/xpl_da_related_topic?post=1143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}