Cirrus Insight for Gmail vs Metadata Explorer

Metadata Explorer edges out Cirrus Insight for Gmail on rating (5.0★ 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, Metadata Explorer offers a free tier (free) while Cirrus Insight for Gmail 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.

Cirrus Insight for Gmail has the larger user base (2,094 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Metadata Explorer'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 Metadata Explorer; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Cirrus Insight for Gmail's 2,094-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Metadata Explorer'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.

Is Cirrus Insight for Gmail or Metadata Explorer cheaper?

Metadata Explorer is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). Cirrus Insight for Gmail starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Cirrus Insight for Gmail or Metadata Explorer?

Metadata Explorer has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Cirrus Insight for Gmail (4.7★ from 2,094 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Cirrus Insight for Gmail or Metadata Explorer?

Metadata Explorer holds the higher average rating (5.0★ 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.

Which is faster to set up, Cirrus Insight for Gmail or Metadata Explorer?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Cirrus Insight for Gmail has the deeper published review base (2,094 vs 1), 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?

Cirrus Insight for Gmail typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2,094 reviews). Metadata Explorer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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 Cirrus Insight for Gmail and Metadata Explorer?

Migration support varies by app and category. Cirrus Insight for Gmail and Metadata Explorer 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 Metadata Explorer" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.