How much does Salesforce cost for a small team?

Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/user/month (Starter Suite) but most teams need at least the Professional tier at $80/user/month for the features that make Salesforce valuable. Add implementation costs ($5,000–$50,000+ for a consultant) and ongoing admin time, and the true TCO for a 10-person team can easily exceed $50,000 in year one. Budget carefully before committing.