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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With Smart List you can save days of custom development and build a custom list in a matter of minutes.
| Metric | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) | Smart Lists |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 228 | 56 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | freemium | free |
| Listed features | 6 | 6 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2013 | May 2022 |
Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs Smart Lists's 4.4★ 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 Lists 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 56), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Lists'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 Lists's 56-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 Lists audit
| Keyword | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) | Smart Lists |
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| page | Not ranked | #1 |
| lists | Not ranked | #1 |
| record pages | Not ranked | #1 |
| data management | #2 | Not ranked |
| metadata management | #6 | Not ranked |
Both XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Smart Lists offer paid plans only. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) starts at freemium; Smart Lists 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 Lists (4.4★ from 56 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 4.4★). 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 56), 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 Lists typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (56 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 Lists 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 Lists" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
