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Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks.
| Metric | Bulk Object Field Creator | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 240 | 228 |
| Free plan | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing | paid | freemium |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | — |
| Listed features | ★ 7 | 6 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2015 | Nov 2013 |
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) edges out Bulk Object Field Creator on rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while Bulk Object Field Creator 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.
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 — Bulk Object Field Creator's 240-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: Bulk Object Field Creator audit • XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit
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| Keyword | Bulk Object Field Creator | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) |
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| metadata management | #4 | #6 |
| data and metadata | #9 | #7 |
| freeform | #56 | #79 |
| poll | #66 | #92 |
| lead | #120 | #89 |
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XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). Bulk Object Field Creator starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Bulk Object Field Creator (4.7★ from 240 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 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Bulk Object Field Creator has the deeper published review base (240 vs 228), 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.
Bulk Object Field Creator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (240 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. Bulk Object Field Creator 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 XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.