Can I migrate data between Power BI Connector for Salesforce and Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Migration support varies by app and category. Power BI Connector for Salesforce and Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Power BI Connector for Salesforce" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Power BI Connector vs Custom Lightning — Salesforce

Power BI Connector for Salesforce vs Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Power BI Connector for Salesforce

5.0·6reviews

An enterprise-grade connector that securely exports Salesforce data into Microsoft Power BI for real-time reporting, with two-way support so you can embed Power BI reports in Salesforce. Book a DEMO: https://calendly.com/demo-metricasoftware/45min

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Power BI Connector for Salesforce	Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons
Tagline	“An enterprise-grade connector that securely exports Salesforce data into Microsoft Power BI for real-time reporting, with two-way support so you can embed Power BI reports in Salesforce. Book a DEMO: https://calendly.com/demo-metricasoftware/45min”248 chars	“This package includes 5 Lightning Components which display a button for users to interact with. Easily drag-and-drop these buttons onto any page to navigate to records, URLs, Chatter Groups, and List Views, and create records with specific record types.”253 chars
Description	1018 / 2000 chars51% used	847 / 2000 chars42% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	en	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Metrica Software Inc.	Mike Guastafeste
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8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Power BI Connector for Salesforce and Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons
Metric	Power BI Connector for Salesforce	Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.7 ★
Total reviews	6	★ 24
Free plan	—	★ Yes
Pricing	paid	free
Pricing tiers	1 tier	—
Listed features	★ 9	3
Languages	1 supported	1 supported
Listed since	May 2026	Sep 2018

Last updated	—	—

3. Features

As listed by each developer

Power BI Connector for Salesforce

Most Salesforce to Power BI integration options cap row exports or require complex ETL pipelines. This connector is installed directly into your Salesforce org and managed entirely within it, with no row limits, no infrastructure, and no external tools.
Export standard and custom Salesforce objects, custom apps, installed packages, and historical trending data, plus existing Salesforce reports and joined reports, preserving their logic and structure without rebuilding queries from scratch.
Create unlimited data sources for different teams, reports, or use cases with no system limits. Each one is an independent configuration that can be shared, updated, or extended without affecting others.
Scope and filter Salesforce data before it ever reaches Power BI, using visual filters by date, owner, status, or any field — or SOQL mode for advanced query logic. Reduces data volume and keeps models clean.
Each data source is imported into Power BI through a Power Query connection, authenticated with a personal access token generated in Salesforce. Tokens are owned by the individual user, so every export is authenticated and traceable to a specific person.
Every action is logged and auditable — data source changes, export runs, and access token activity are all tracked with who did what and when. This gives enterprises a complete audit trail for compliance reviews or investigating an issue.
Supports incremental refresh, so Power BI pulls only new or updated Salesforce records each cycle. This makes frequent refresh cycles practical even for large orgs, enabling near real-time reporting without the cost of reloading everything each time.
Built-in interactive Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) lets you explore object relationships and schema structure before exporting. Export the diagram as PNG, SVG, or PDF for documentation or team sharing.
Embed Power BI reports directly into Salesforce and arrange them into dashboards, giving users direct access to the insights without needing to open Power BI. Embed any Power BI report you have access to, bringing other systems' data into Salesforce.

Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons

Built using the standard Salesforce Lightning Component Library. This means it will scale with new releases!
Allows dynamic visibility for buttons via Lightning App Builder versus using Record Types (i.e. show a report button based on field values on a record).
Works in Community Builder!

5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	Power BI Connector for Salesforce	Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons
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connector	#10	Not ranked
records list views	Not ranked	#12
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7. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Power BI Connector for Salesforce

Power BI Connector for Salesforce is a data integration solution that enables organizations to export Salesforce data into Microsoft Power BI for analytics and reporting. The connector provides structured access to Salesforce data and makes it available in Power BI for consistent, repeatable analysis. It is designed to support enterprise Salesforce environments, including complex data models and large data volumes, and to serve ongoing reporting needs rather than one-time analysis. Key capabilities include: • Export of standard and custom Salesforce objects • Support for complex Salesforce data relationships • Scheduled data refresh for PowerBI reports • Designed for large datasets and analytical workloads This solution is intended for organizations that use Salesforce as a core business system and Power BI as their primary analytics platform. It is commonly used by analytics teams, Salesforce administrators, and business leaders who require reliable access to Salesforce data for decision-making.

Top keywords

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access2×1.41%
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Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons

This package includes 5 Lightning Components which display a button for users to interact with. Easily drag-and-drop these buttons onto any page to navigate to records, URLs, Chatter Groups, and List Views, and create records with specific record types. Example uses include adding Support Group or Custom Reports button to the home page. It is built using the standard Salesforce Lightning Component Library. This means it will scale with new releases! One big feature of this app is that it allows dynamic visibility for buttons via Lightning App Builder versus using Record Types (i.e. show a report button based on field values on a record). Extend your Salesforce instance with these useful buttons! I will be posting more AppExchange listings with useful admin components in the near future. Look out for more content from Mike Guastafeste!

Top keywords

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salesforce2×1.46%
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Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is Power BI Connector for Salesforce or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons cheaper?

Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). Power BI Connector for Salesforce starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Power BI Connector for Salesforce or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Power BI Connector for Salesforce has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons (4.7★ from 24 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Power BI Connector for Salesforce or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Power BI Connector for Salesforce holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Power BI Connector for Salesforce or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons has the deeper published review base (24 vs 6), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

Power BI Connector for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (24 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Power BI Connector for Salesforce vs Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons

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