Should I choose XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) does carry the larger published review base (228 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the deeper published review base (228 vs 0), 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). Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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 Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

Migration support varies by app and category. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility 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 Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility" 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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Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility vs XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility

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By default, FILES attached to records are visible only to internal users. Community users with access to the same record do not see the attached files as a result. We address this gap by making it easy for attachments to be available in a community.

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility
Tagline	“Work with Salesforce data directly in Excel. Import, export, bulk update records, run SOQL queries, and streamline repeatable data tasks. ”139 chars	“By default, FILES attached to records are visible only to internal users. Community users with access to the same record do not see the attached files as a result. We address this gap by making it easy for attachments to be available in a community.”253 chars
Description	819 / 2000 chars41% used	1123 / 2000 chars56% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	en	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	Xappex LLC	EC Apps
Listed	November 7, 2013	December 16, 2020

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8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility
Metric	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility
Rating	4.8 ★	—
Total reviews	228	0
Free plan	★ Yes	—
Pricing	freemium	paid
Pricing tiers	—	2 tiers
Listed features	★ 6	3
Languages	1 supported	1 supported
Listed since	Nov 2013	Dec 2020

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 Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing

On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility starts at paid. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.

Review base

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) has the larger user base (228 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility'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 — Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility's 0-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 • Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility audit

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5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)	Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility
data management	#2	Not ranked
visibility and	Not ranked	#3
community of users	Not ranked	#3
metadata management	#6	Not ranked
data and metadata	#7	Not ranked

6. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR SALESFORCE.COM DATA MANAGEMENT Microsoft Excel's versatility in data management is unparalleled. It’s a powerhouse for data modification, representation, and reporting. Pairing this with Salesforce seems like a no-brainer, and that’s where XL-Connector comes in. This data loader integrates the best of both worlds, allowing you to retrieve data from Salesforce, refine it in Excel, and then sync it back — all without the fuss of CSV files. You can harness Excel’s robust features like pivot tables, charts, formulas, and lookups seamlessly. MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY WITH FAST UPDATES AND DATA INTEGRATION Our community of users have experienced heightened efficiency and have reported the following staggering time savings and ease of use. Simplify your data management journey with us!

Top keywords

data7×5.65%
data management3×2.42%
management3×2.42%
salesforce3×2.42%
excel2×1.61%

Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility

The Challenge: FILES that are attached to records by an internal user are only visible to internal users by default. Experience Cloud users who have access to the same record do not see the files attached to that record as a result. Our Solution: We address that gap by making it very easy for your administrator to update file visibility for experience cloud end users. We do this with clicks, not code! Advantages for Businesses: 1. Share file attachments within records with community users 2. Easily request for changes to the record criteria based on your current business needs 3. Easily update the file attachment visibility based on your organizations changing needs and future requirements Advantages for Administrators/Consultants: 1. Easily set record criteria for which record(s) and therefore file attachments are visible to communities 2. Retroactively bulk update file attachment visibility based on criteria 3. Retroactively reverse the file attachment visibility and remove the criteria Product Roadmap (Future - Safe Harbor): Ability to generate csv files of all files and their current visibility

Top keywords

file6×3.43%
record5×2.86%
visibility5×2.86%
criteria4×2.29%
files4×2.29%
users4×2.29%
attachment3×1.71%
attachment visibility3×1.71%
file attachment3×1.71%
file attachment visibility3×1.71%
update3×1.71%
advantages2×1.14%

Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility vs XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel)

Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility

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Should I choose XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

Which is faster to set up, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) or Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

Can I migrate data between XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Experience Cloud / Community File Attachment Visibility?

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