Is XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration cheaper?

Both XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration offer paid plans only. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) starts at freemium; Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration starts at free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration (4.2★ from 21 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.2★). 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, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 21), 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?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (228 reviews). Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (21 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 XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration?

Migration support varies by app and category. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration 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 Mobile Apps Administration" 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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XL-Connector vs Salesforce Mobile — Salesforce

Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration vs XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration

4.2·21reviews

Use this package to configure the officially supported Salesforce Mobile Apps your organization. This package is usually pre-installed in your organization, but is available here in case you need to reinstall it.

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	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration
Tagline	“Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks. ”139 chars	“Use this package to configure the officially supported Salesforce Mobile Apps your organization. This package is usually pre-installed in your organization, but is available here in case you need to reinstall it.”212 chars
Description	819 / 2000 chars41% used	633 / 2000 chars32% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	en	nlenfifrde+11 more
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Xappex LLC	Salesforce

At a glance

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Feature comparison between XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration
Metric	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration
Rating	★ 4.8 ★	4.2 ★
Total reviews	★ 228	21
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Pricing	freemium	free
Listed features	★ 6	1
Languages	1 supported	16 supported
Listed since	Nov 2013	Feb 2014

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 Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration's 4.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing

Pricing entry tiers: XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) at freemium, Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration at free. 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.

Review base

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 21), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration'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 — Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration's 21-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: XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit • Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration audit

Listed	November 7, 2013	February 7, 2014

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4. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration
data management	#2	Not ranked
mobile app	Not ranked	#3
metadata management	#6	Not ranked
salesforce mobile	Not ranked	#6
data and metadata	#7	Not ranked

Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration vs XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

Salesforce Mobile Apps Administration

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XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

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