Key takeaways
- On September 3, 2026 Salesforce introduced Core, Advanced and Max editions for new purchases, replacing Enterprise, Unlimited and Agentforce 1.
- List prices are $25 for Starter Suite, $100 for Pro Suite, $195 for Core, $395 for Advanced and $550 for Max, per user per month.
- The new editions bundle Slack, Tableau Next, a success plan and an annual allowance of Agentforce Flex Credits.
- Existing customers on legacy editions should review their options carefully at renewal rather than switching automatically.
Salesforce reorganized its main editions in September 2026. If you are buying Salesforce for the first time, expanding, or approaching renewal, it is worth understanding what changed and which edition fits your business.
What changed in September 2026
Salesforce introduced three new editions for new purchases: Core, which replaces Enterprise; Advanced, which replaces Unlimited; and Max, which replaces Agentforce 1. The new editions bundle capabilities that used to be bought separately, including Slack, Tableau Next, a Premier success plan and an annual pool of Agentforce Flex Credits. Starter Suite and Pro Suite continue as the entry-level options.
For context, Enterprise and Unlimited had been listed at $175 and $350 per user per month after Salesforce’s price increase in August 2025.
The editions at a glance
| Edition | List price (per user/month) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Suite | $25 | Core sales, service and email marketing features for small teams, billed monthly or annually |
| Pro Suite | $100 | More customization and automation, quoting and forecasting, billed annually |
| Core | $195 | Full platform with built-in AI, Slack Business+, Tableau Next and Premier Success; 500,000 Flex Credits per org per year |
| Advanced | $395 | Everything in Core plus enhanced security, more AI, expanded data capacity, Backup and Recover, Archive and Security Center; 1 million Flex Credits per org per year |
| Max | $550 | Everything in Advanced plus the full AI suite, including Agentforce for Sales; 2.75 million Flex Credits per org per year |
Prices are Salesforce’s published US list prices for Sales Cloud at the time of writing, billed annually unless stated. Service Cloud follows the same tiers. Contract prices, discounts and inclusions vary, so confirm details with Salesforce.
How to choose
- Starter Suite suits small teams getting organized with contacts, deals and simple service, without complex automation or integrations.
- Pro Suite suits growing teams that need forecasting, quoting and more automation. Check API access and automation limits carefully if you plan integrations.
- Core is the natural choice for most established businesses that need integrations, custom development, advanced automation and AI.
- Advanced suits organizations with stricter security, larger data volumes or a need for backup, archive and data detection tools included.
- Max suits organizations committing to Agentforce and AI at scale, where the bundled credits and AI features replace separate add-ons.
The questions that really decide it
- Do we need API access for integrations with our ERP, billing or marketing systems?
- How many custom objects, flows and automation processes will we run?
- Do we need sandboxes for safe development and testing, and of which type?
- Will we use Slack and Tableau, and do we already pay for them separately?
- How much AI usage do we expect, and do the included Flex Credits cover it?
If you are an existing customer
Existing customers on Enterprise, Unlimited or Agentforce 1 are not automatically moved to the new editions. At renewal, compare your current licenses plus any add-ons you pay for, such as Slack, Tableau, success plans or AI, with the bundled price of the new edition. For some customers the new edition is better value; for others, staying on the legacy edition makes more sense. Make the comparison with real numbers before you negotiate.
Frequently asked questions
Which Salesforce edition replaced Enterprise?
Core replaced Enterprise for new purchases from September 3, 2026, at a list price of $195 per user per month.
Do we have to move from Enterprise to Core?
Existing customers are not forced to switch automatically. Review the options with Salesforce at renewal and compare total cost.
What are Flex Credits?
Flex Credits are Salesforce’s consumption units for Agentforce and AI actions. Core, Advanced and Max include an annual allowance per org.
