Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks.
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Import data into Salesforce from CSV, XLSX, XLS and other file formats. Review them in an online editor before the import, where you can make corrections according to the tool’s suggestions and fill in lookup fields. View and download your import results.
| Metric | Smart Import Tool | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 228 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | free | freemium |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 6 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Nov 2013 |
Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Smart Import Tool's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Smart Import Tool at free, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) at freemium. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Import Tool's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel); mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Smart Import Tool's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)'s broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Smart Import Tool audit • XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit
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| data management | Not ranked | #2 |
| import | #3 | Not ranked |
| metadata management | Not ranked | #6 |
| data and metadata | Not ranked | #7 |
| sign and fill | #54 | Not ranked |
Both Smart Import Tool and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offer paid plans only. Smart Import Tool starts at free; XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) starts at freemium. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Smart Import Tool (4.5★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 2), 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.
Smart Import Tool typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (228 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Smart Import Tool and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) 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 Smart Import Tool" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
