Skuid vs Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons

Skuid edges out Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons on rating (4.9★ 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, Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons offers a free tier (free) while Skuid 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.

Skuid has the larger user base (119 reviews vs 24), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons'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 Skuid; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons's 24-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Skuid'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 Skuid or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons cheaper?

Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). Skuid starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Skuid or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Skuid has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 119 reviews) compared to Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons (4.7★ from 24 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Skuid or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Skuid holds the higher average rating (4.9★ 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, Skuid or Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Skuid has the deeper published review base (119 vs 24), 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?

Skuid typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (119 reviews). Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (24 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 Skuid and Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons?

Migration support varies by app and category. Skuid and Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons 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 Custom Lightning Navigation Buttons" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.