Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Brainshark provides sales reps with the training, coaching, content, and analytics they need to be prepared to have better sales conversations with prospects and customers, and close more deals.
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| Metric | Brainshark for Salesforce | GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 23 | ★ 133 |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Pricing | paid | paid |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 9 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 6 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2011 | Sep 2019 |
Brainshark for Salesforce and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Brainshark for Salesforce at paid, GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar at paid. 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.
GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar has the larger user base (133 reviews vs 23), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Brainshark for Salesforce's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most admins the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: Brainshark for Salesforce audit • GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar audit
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| grid | Not ranked | #1 |
| view of | Not ranked | #1 |
| sales reps | #2 | Not ranked |
| data install free | Not ranked | #2 |
| training | #12 | Not ranked |
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Both Brainshark for Salesforce and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar offer paid plans only. Brainshark for Salesforce starts at paid; GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar starts at paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Brainshark for Salesforce (4.9★, 23 reviews) and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar (5.0★, 133 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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. GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar has the deeper published review base (133 vs 23), 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.
Brainshark for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (23 reviews). GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (133 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. Brainshark for Salesforce and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar 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 Brainshark 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.
