Is Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce cheaper?

Chatter Delete Blocker is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 60 reviews) compared to Chatter Delete Blocker (4.0★ from 30 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce has the deeper published review base (60 vs 30), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

Chatter Delete Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (30 reviews). Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (60 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.

Can I migrate data between Chatter Delete Blocker and Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Migration support varies by app and category. Chatter Delete Blocker and Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce 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 Chatter Delete Blocker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Chatter Delete Blocker vs Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce

Name: Chatter Delete Blocker
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (30 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Chatter Delete Blocker

4.0·30reviews

Helpful for Chatter compliance use cases, Chatter Delete Blocker allows administrator to block Chatter deletions. This application is highly customizable to suit a wide variety of use cases. It can block both Chatter feed posts and comments.

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	Chatter Delete Blocker	Blackthorn Messaging \| SMS Text Messages for Salesforce
Tagline	“Helpful for Chatter compliance use cases, Chatter Delete Blocker allows administrator to block Chatter deletions. This application is highly customizable to suit a wide variety of use cases. It can block both Chatter feed posts and comments.”243 chars	“It's a no-brainer! With text message open rates at a soaring 98% (compared to the 25% average for emails), Blackthorn is redefining communication with direct SMS messaging from Salesforce. Boost your engagement and keep your data all in one place. ”250 chars
Description	932 / 2000 chars47% used	848 / 2000 chars42% used
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Languages	en	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Salesforce Labs	Blackthorn.io, Inc.
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Feature comparison between Chatter Delete Blocker and Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce
Metric	Chatter Delete Blocker	Blackthorn Messaging \| SMS Text Messages for Salesforce
Rating	4.0 ★	★ 4.9 ★
Total reviews	30	★ 60
Free plan	★ Yes	—
Pricing	free	paid
Pricing tiers	—	1 tier
Listed features	2	★ 3
Languages	1 supported	1 supported
Listed since	May 2011	Aug 2012

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Keyword	Chatter Delete Blocker	Blackthorn Messaging \| SMS Text Messages for Salesforce
chatter feed	#1	Not ranked
blackthorn	Not ranked	#3
chatter	#4	Not ranked
text messaging	Not ranked	#4
chatter unfollow rules	#5	Not ranked

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Chatter Delete Blocker

This application allows management of Chatter Feed Post and Comment deletions. Once installed, by default only the System Administrator will be able to delete Feed Post and Comments. Included is a Custom Setting named Chatter Delete Settings which allows the organization's administrator to specify org-wide, profile, or user based settings. How do I get started? As soon as you install Chatter Delete Manager, it is in effect! Without lifting a finger, all your organization's Feed Posts and Comments will no longer be able to be removed. Only users with the System Administrator profile will be able to remove Feed Posts and Comments. If you want to change any settings, go to Setup > Develop > Custom Settings and click Chatter Delete Settings. Once you have clicked to Chatter Delete Settings, click Manage to add override rules. You can add overrides for: - Individual Users - Specific Profiles - or the Entire Organization

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Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce

A Salesforce SMS App designed for sending and receiving text messages from Salesforce. Add a new channel into your support and sales operations. Ensure that text messaging is stored and remains within your CRM where it's reportable and trackable. FEATURES ✔ Manage all your text message conversations from a unified inbox ✔ Send bulk messages from List Views or Campaigns ✔ Build Automations (Flow, Process Builder, and Apex) ✔ Send SMS or MMS (image messaging) from any Object ✔ Configure multiple phone numbers ✔ Templates with merge fields ✔ Auto create inbound leads ✔ Automated conversation tool with campaigns ✔ Link tracking ✔ Link shortening ✔ SMS Forwarding ✔ Phone lookup to verify phone numbers are mobile numbers and not landlines. This saves you money by not using your message balance to text landlines. ✔ Lightning Components

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messages2×1.61%
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Chatter Delete Blocker vs Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce

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Which has better reviews, Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Should I choose Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Which is faster to set up, Chatter Delete Blocker or Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce?

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

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