Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce vs XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce starts at paid. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce'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 — Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce's 0-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.

Is Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) cheaper?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) does carry the larger published review base (228 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 0), 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?

Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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.

Can I migrate data between Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Migration support varies by app and category. Moody's NewsEdge for Salesforce 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 Moody's NewsEdge 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.