Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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.
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The only 100% native Salesforce dialer and CTI solution with built-in WhatsApp Business calling. Click-to-call, power dialer, IVR, and AI call summaries — all inside Salesforce. No middleware, no sync, no external storage. Live in 5 under minutes.
| Metric | Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce | Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 58 | 0 |
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| Pricing | paid | paid |
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| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 9 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 9 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2012 | Feb 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange merchants — 4.9★ vs Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce at paid, Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial at paid. 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce'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: Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce audit • Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial audit
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Both Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce and Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial offer paid plans only. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce starts at paid; Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial starts at paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce has more onboarding documentation maturity (58 reviews vs 0), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (58 reviews). Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce and Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial 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 Salesforce Dialer, Native CTI and WhatsApp Calling - WorkDial" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.