Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
V12 PDE is used to maintain, update, and cleanse provider network data.
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* Real-Time and Batch Address Verification * Global Addressing - Supported 245 Countries and Territories * Postal Certified * Email & Phone Verification * Company Name & ABN lookup * Classic / Lightning Ready
| Metric | Global Address Validation | V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 10 | 0 |
| Free plan | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing | paid | free_to_install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2012 | Jul 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, Global Address Validation is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange merchants — 5.0★ vs V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine)'s 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. On pricing, V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) offers a free tier (free_to_install) while Global Address Validation starts at paid. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly for stores at sub-1K monthly orders where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Global Address Validation; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine)'s 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Global Address Validation'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: Global Address Validation audit • V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) audit
V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free_to_install). Global Address Validation 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. Global Address Validation fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) 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. Global Address Validation has more onboarding documentation maturity (10 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.
Global Address Validation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (10 reviews). V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) 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. Global Address Validation and V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine) 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 V12 PDE (Provider Data Engine)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.