CPQ stands for Configure, Price, Quote. Configure: includes tools to help the salesperson or customer select the correct items. This assistance is valuable when products have a high level of interdependency. For example, if I select product A, I must also choose product B or C, not product D or E. Price: calculations can include quantity-based discounts and other factors, such as subscription models, that complicate the process. Quote: the physical document listing the products and services, which is sent to the customer, often for electronic approval and signature. CPQ systems are large and complex, and successful implementation can be costly and time-consuming. GSP provides modular apps for Salesforce that deliver a significant portion of CPQ benefits, at radically lower costs and with much faster implementation timescales.

Do the Salesforce CPQ alternatives offered by GSP support subscriptions and recurring pricing models?

Yes, the GSP Subscription Manager provides extensive support for subscription services and recurring contracts. You can combine it with our other Salesforce CPQ alternative apps, like the GSP Product Manager and GSP Volume Pricing.

Are the CPQ alternatives in Salesforce native to the platform?

Yes, all GSP apps are native Salesforce, which means your data stays entirely within your Salesforce environment, and the app integrates seamlessly with your other Salesforce features.

Product Selection Archives

The Low-Risk and Low-Cost CPQ Alternatives in Salesforce

By Gary Smith | August 13, 2025 |

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The Low-Risk and Low-Cost CPQ Alternatives in Salesforce Discover the native Salesforce CPQ alternative apps that offer similar outcomes at a fraction of the cost. Last updated January 23, 2026 Written by Gary Smith, CEO There are several proven CPQ alternatives in Salesforce that deliver core outcomes—such as product bundles, volume pricing, and subscription management—without…

With This App You Can Add Products to Salesforce Quickly and Easily

By Gary Smith | August 13, 2025 |

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With This App You Can Add Products to Salesforce Quickly and Easily Make product selection in Salesforce faster and more intuitive – add individual products, bundles, and groups all directly within Salesforce. Last updated December 27, 2025 Written by Gary Smith, CEO Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Do You Find It Hard…

Create Product Groups and Product Bundles in Salesforce Without CPQ

By Gary Smith | August 13, 2025 |

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Create Product Groups and Product Bundles in Salesforce Without CPQ How to Add Product Bundles to Opportunities in Salesforce to Make Quoting Simple, Quick, and Easy. Last updated December 19, 2025 Written by Gary Smith, CEO Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Myth….You Need a CPQ System to Build Product Bundles in Salesforce Despite what many executives still believe, you don’t always need a CPQ (configure,…

How To Add Products To Opportunities The Easy Way (CPQ Wizard)

By Gary Smith | May 19, 2020 |

Use a product selection wizard in salesforce to add products to opportunities.

How To Add Products To Opportunities The Easy Way (CPQ Wizard) Contact Us Many salespeople get frustrated when they try to add products to opportunities in Salesforce. That’s because it’s cumbersome to find the right products, even (especially) if you’re using Salesforce Lightning. For example, the Recent Products list gets in the way. Recent Products…

Using Products in Salesforce: All Your Questions Answered

By Gary Smith | May 10, 2020 |

How products and opportunities work in salesforce.

Using Products in Salesforce: All Your Questions Answered Learn why products and price books are essential for accurate pipeline visibility and smarter sales management in Salesforce. Last updated February 7, 2026 Written by Gary Smith, CEO Do you have questions about using Products in Salesforce? Are you unsure whether Products are right for your company,…

11 Ways Opportunity Products Deliver Big Benefits In Salesforce

By Gary Smith | February 27, 2020 |

11 Ways Opportunity Products Deliver Big Benefits In Salesforce Opportunity products transform your sales process, deliver deeper forecasting and improve pipeline control Last updated February 7, 2026 Written by Gary Smith, CEO Opportunity products in Salesforce set the foundation upon which you can realize significant business benefits. Yet not every company uses opportunity products – and even those that do, aren’t constantly optimizing the value they unlock. …

Demo | Product Selection Wizard And Product Bundles In Salesforce

By Gary Smith | August 17, 2016 |

Demo | Product Selection Wizard And Product Bundles In Salesforce Contact Us Watch Gary demonstrate how to make it easy to add Products and Product Bundles to opportunities in salesforce. Play Video For a no-obligation personalized discussion about how to make it easy to add Products to Opportunities in your business, simply fill in the…

Tell-tale signs you need a salesforce Product Selector

By Gary Smith | March 3, 2016 |

Use the salesforce product selection wizard to add products to opportunities and quotes.

Tell-tale signs you need a salesforce Product Selector The smarter way to avoid missed products and quoting mistakes – no CPQ needed. Last updated October 15, 2025 Written by Gary Smith, CEO It’s tough to go back to the customer with an increased price after important products were first missed off an opportunity. It’s frustrating when…

The Essential Guide to Salesforce Product Price Books

By Gary Smith | July 23, 2015 |

Comprehensive guide to using product price books in salesforce including step by step instructions for using price books.

The Essential Guide to Salesforce Product Price Books Understand the power of Product Price Books and get your pricing right, every time. Last updated February 7, 2026 Written by Gary Smith, CEO Price books and price book entries are essential to efficient sales operations, because they let you create a customized collection of products/services with different pricing for specific target segments. So, do you use price…

How to Use Product Selection Wizard for Mascolo

By Gary Smith | November 22, 2013 |

How to Use Product Selection Wizard for Mascolo How to speed up product selection without sacrificing accuracy. Last updated October 15, 2025 Written by Gary Smith, CEO A common problem for manufacturing and distribution companies that use Salesforce.com is that the standard product selection functionality doesn’t easily allow sales people to quickly add multiple product line…