Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks.
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The Permissioner dramatically reduces the time involved with assigning and revoking permission sets assignments to multiple users. Using a simple interface, admins assign sets to one or more users at a time. Get app support from [email protected].
| Metric | The Permissioner | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 45 | ★ 228 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | free | freemium |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 6 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2012 | Nov 2013 |
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) edges out The Permissioner on rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: The Permissioner 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 45), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. The Permissioner'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 — The Permissioner's 45-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: The Permissioner audit • XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit
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| sets | #1 | Not ranked |
| sets and | #1 | Not ranked |
| permission sets | #2 | Not ranked |
| data management | Not ranked | #2 |
| metadata management | Not ranked | #6 |
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Both The Permissioner and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offer paid plans only. The Permissioner 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 The Permissioner (4.7★ from 45 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 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 45), 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.
The Permissioner typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (45 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. The Permissioner 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 The Permissioner" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
