XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) vs Octopus

Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Octopus's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) at freemium, Octopus 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.

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 44), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Octopus'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 — Octopus's 44-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.

Is XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Octopus cheaper?

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

Which has better reviews, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Octopus?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Octopus (4.3★ from 44 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Octopus?

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.3★). 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 Octopus?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 44), 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). Octopus typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (44 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 Octopus?

Migration support varies by app and category. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Octopus 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 Octopus" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.