Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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An upgraded version of the original Mass Update Contact Address, this allows copying of either Account standard address to either standard address on selected Contacts. Supports translations, column sorting, and more.
| Metric | Mass Update Contacts 2.0 | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 20 | ★ 228 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | free | freemium |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 6 |
| Languages | 15 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2010 | Nov 2013 |
Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Mass Update Contacts 2.0's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Mass Update Contacts 2.0 at free, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) at freemium. 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.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 20), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Mass Update Contacts 2.0'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 — Mass Update Contacts 2.0's 20-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: Mass Update Contacts 2.0 audit • XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit
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| data management | Not ranked | #2 |
| standard or | #3 | Not ranked |
| standard and | #4 | Not ranked |
| metadata management | Not ranked | #6 |
| data and metadata | Not ranked | #7 |
Both Mass Update Contacts 2.0 and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offer paid plans only. Mass Update Contacts 2.0 starts at free; XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) starts at freemium. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Mass Update Contacts 2.0 (4.5★ from 20 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 4.5★). 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. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 20), 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.
Mass Update Contacts 2.0 typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (20 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. Mass Update Contacts 2.0 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 Mass Update Contacts 2.0" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
