Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add an RSS feed to your lightning application so you can stay up-to-date on information about any topic.
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Push or pull JSON API data from almost any system and sync into your Salesforce Org and be up and running within hours. Sync and schedule as many APIs, as often as you wish, within SF limits, with low to no code. Schedule a demo on sfPlugins.com today!
| Metric | RSS Viewer | Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler |
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| Rating | 3.1 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 16 | 0 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | free | paid |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | — | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2015 | May 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, RSS Viewer is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange merchants — 3.1★ vs Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. On pricing, RSS Viewer offers a free tier (free) while Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler starts at paid. For early-stage stores or merchants validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real orders before committing budget. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to RSS Viewer; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RSS Viewer'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: RSS Viewer audit • Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler audit
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RSS Viewer is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. RSS Viewer fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace. RSS Viewer has more onboarding documentation maturity (16 reviews vs 0), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
RSS Viewer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (16 reviews). Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. RSS Viewer and Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler 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 Import API Data - ETL, Sync, and Scheduler" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
