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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SpreadsheetFlow provides text processing tools that can quickly upload and parse text files like CSVs and TSVs to create Salesforce records. You can build and execute automations at record creation and update to meet your specific use cases.
| Metric | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) | SpreadsheetFlow |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 228 | 0 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | freemium | paid |
| Pricing tiers | — | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 6 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2013 | Apr 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 4.8★ vs SpreadsheetFlow's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while SpreadsheetFlow starts at paid. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.
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. SpreadsheetFlow'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 — SpreadsheetFlow'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.
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 • SpreadsheetFlow audit
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| metadata management | #6 | Not ranked |
| data and metadata | #7 | Not ranked |
| toast | Not ranked | #9 |
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). SpreadsheetFlow starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
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.
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.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (228 reviews). SpreadsheetFlow 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and SpreadsheetFlow 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 SpreadsheetFlow" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
