Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks.
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Lightning Experience doesn't allow downloading multiple files in one go. Users need to click the individual file to download. Our App provides functionality where Users can select multiple files and download them in a zip format, also an option to delete.
| Metric | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) | Smart Files Download |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 2.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 228 | 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | freemium | free |
| Listed features | ★ 6 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2013 | Aug 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Smart Files Download's 2.4★ 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, Smart Files Download 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 12), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Files Download'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 — Smart Files Download's 12-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.
Read each app's audit: XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) audit • Smart Files Download audit
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| data management | #2 | Not ranked |
| download files | Not ranked | #2 |
| download | Not ranked | #3 |
| metadata management | #6 | Not ranked |
| data and metadata | #7 | Not ranked |
Both XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Smart Files Download offer paid plans only. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) starts at freemium; Smart Files Download starts at free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 228 reviews) compared to Smart Files Download (2.4★ from 12 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 2.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 12), 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.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (228 reviews). Smart Files Download typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Smart Files Download 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 Smart Files Download" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
