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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Cuneiform is an Applied Data Intelligence platform that enables organizations to understand what is in their Salesforce data, what it means for their business, and where to act to change outcomes, without moving or changing data. 100% Native and Secure.
| Metric | XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) | Cuneiform for CRM |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 228 | 14 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | freemium | paid |
| Listed features | 6 | ★ 9 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2013 | May 2023 |
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) and Cuneiform for CRM are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
On pricing, XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) offers a free tier (freemium) while Cuneiform for CRM 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 14), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Cuneiform for CRM's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most admins the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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 • Cuneiform for CRM audit
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| zero data | #12 | #4 |
| your data | #11 | #9 |
| data from | #10 | #10 |
| data for | #12 | #12 |
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XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (freemium). Cuneiform for CRM starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
XL-Connector (formerly Enabler4Excel) (4.8★, 228 reviews) and Cuneiform for CRM (4.9★, 14 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Cuneiform for CRM holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★). 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 14), 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). Cuneiform for CRM typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 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 Cuneiform for CRM 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 Cuneiform for CRM" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
