Is Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) cheaper?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus (4.5★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

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.

Which is faster to set up, Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 8), 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?

Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 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.

Can I migrate data between Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Migration support varies by app and category. Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus 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 Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus" 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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Intelligent Workflow vs XL-Connector — Salesforce

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) vs Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

4.8·228reviews

Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks.

salesforcefreemium

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)
Tagline	“App by Conga CPQ, Contract Management, Subscription Billing, & Invoices. Conga Approvals significantly extends Salesforce Approvals by providing enterprise-class automation, control and ease of use”197 chars	“Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks. ”139 chars
Description	1092 / 2000 chars55% used	819 / 2000 chars41% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	nlenfifrde+11 more	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Conga	Xappex LLC

At a glance

8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus and XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)
Metric	Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)
Rating	4.5 ★	★ 4.8 ★
Total reviews	8	★ 228
Free plan	—	★ Yes
Pricing	paid	freemium
Pricing tiers	1 tier	—
Listed features	3	★ 6
Languages	16 supported	1 supported
Listed since	May 2012	Nov 2013

AppRanks verdict

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The call

Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing

On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus 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.

Review base

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 8), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Who should pick what

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 — Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus's 8-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)'s broader-but-shallower coverage.

How this is generated

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: Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus audit • XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit

Listed	May 18, 2012	November 7, 2013

Last updated	—	—

5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)
data management	Not ranked	#2
conga	#5	Not ranked
metadata management	Not ranked	#6
data and metadata	Not ranked	#7
intelligent	#8	Not ranked

6. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus

Conga Intelligent Workflow Approvals Management: Conga Approval Workflows is a sophisticated approval application that allows users to create and manage complex approval processes beyond the capabilities built into Salesforce. • Enterprise-class control and automation of any business process • Reduced approval workflow cycles through complete automation, intelligent routing and cycle insights • Improved user behavior driving higher revenues and reducing costs • Streamlined approvals through flexible approval policies including quorums, percent-based, majority or unanimous • Increased productivity for both approval submitters and approvers CAPABILITIES • Auto Approvals and Re-Approvals • Auto-Escalation • Line Item Approval • Ad-Hoc Approvers • Out-of-Office Delegations • Group Approval Options: Quorum, Percent-Based, Majority or Unanimous • Reminder Notifications See attached Intelligent Workflow Approval Data Sheet for more info. Conga Intelligent Workflow Approvals is a preferred Salesforce application. IWA is formerly known as Conga Advanced Workflows and Approvals.

Top keywords

approval9×6.92%
approvals5×3.85%
conga4×3.08%
intelligent4×3.08%
workflow4×3.08%
intelligent workflow3×2.31%
application2×1.54%
approvers2×1.54%
automation2×1.54%
capabilities2×1.54%
conga intelligent2×1.54%
conga intelligent workflow2×1.54%

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR SALESFORCE.COM DATA MANAGEMENT Microsoft Excel's versatility in data management is unparalleled. It’s a powerhouse for data modification, representation, and reporting. Pairing this with Salesforce seems like a no-brainer, and that’s where XL-Connector comes in. This data loader integrates the best of both worlds, allowing you to retrieve data from Salesforce, refine it in Excel, and then sync it back — all without the fuss of CSV files. You can harness Excel’s robust features like pivot tables, charts, formulas, and lookups seamlessly. MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY WITH FAST UPDATES AND DATA INTEGRATION Our community of users have experienced heightened efficiency and have reported the following staggering time savings and ease of use. Simplify your data management journey with us!

Top keywords

data7×5.65%
data management3×2.42%
management3×2.42%
salesforce3×2.42%
excel2×1.61%

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) vs Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

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Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus

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Frequently asked

Is Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) cheaper?

Which has better reviews, Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Should I choose Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Which is faster to set up, Intelligent Workflow Approvals (IWA) by Apttus or XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)?

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

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