Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (133 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.

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FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia vs GridMate

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia

5.0·1reviews

Easily Replicate your Attachments in Real time to any FTP or SFTP Site, create backup, build managed file transfer, build B2B integrations and more

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia	GridMate
Tagline	“Easily Replicate your Attachments in Real time to any FTP or SFTP Site, create backup, build managed file transfer, build B2B integrations and more”147 chars	“GridMate is an all-in-one productivity suite of 32 powerful Lightning components (grids, calendars, maps, kanban) designed to boost adoption, utilization, and productivity in Salesforce by enhancing the user experience and overcoming native limitations.”253 chars
Description	248 / 2000 chars12% used	1199 / 2000 chars60% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	en	enfrdejazh_CN+1 more
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	DBSync	GridPal LLC

At a glance

8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar
Metric	FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia	GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	1	★ 133
Free plan	★ Yes	—
Pricing	free	paid
Pricing tiers	—	1 tier
Listed features	3	★ 9
Languages	1 supported	6 supported
Listed since	Nov 2017	Sep 2019

AppRanks verdict

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The call

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing

On pricing, FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia offers a free tier (free) while GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar 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

GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar has the larger user base (133 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Who should pick what

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.

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: FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia audit • GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar audit

Listed	November 3, 2017	September 13, 2019

Last updated	—	—

3. Features

As listed by each developer

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia

Replicate Attachments to any FTP or SFTP site in real time
Send files within your Organization or to other business partners
Create a Backup of all your Attachments

GridMate

GRIDS Unlock flexible grids that leverage your existing metadata including Related Lists, List Views, quick actions, and flows. Enjoy inline editing, mass actions, Excel-like functionality, filters, grouping, sorting, conditional coloring, and more.
MAP LIST Visualize and act on records with Google Maps in Salesforce. Plot standard/custom objects, filter by radius, apply conditional coloring, and run mass actions, all in one view. It's a powerful, affordable alternative to Salesforce Maps.
MULTI CALENDAR Streamline field service scheduling and beyond with a drag-and-drop calendar. Gain a horizontal, resource-based calendar view in Salesforce with filters, conditional coloring, and mass actions to plan, assign, and manage with clarity.
SINGLE CALENDAR Simplify appointment scheduling in Salesforce with a unified drag-and-drop calendar. This Salesforce calendar scheduling solution delivers real-time visibility with filters, color-coded events, and custom layouts for team alignment.
KANBAN BOARD Visualize pipelines, projects or cases with a customizable kanban board Salesforce teams love. Drag, drop, edit and run mass actions in real time. A smarter kanban Salesforce experience with stages, conditional coloring, and custom actions.
GANTT CHART Visualize projects with a Gantt chart Salesforce users trust. Create tasks, groups, and milestones inline, drag-and-drop to reschedule, link dependencies, and edit in place—making it the ultimate project management tool Salesforce teams need.
FILE EXPLORER Enhance Salesforce document management with seamless cloud integrations, dynamic views, and flexible permissions. GridMate File Explorer redefines Salesforce file management with bulk upload/download, cut-copy-paste, and in-app search.
...And many other components The GridMate suite also includes the Compact Calendar, Pivot Grid, List View Grid, Related List Grid, Report Table, List View Kanban, Object Timeline, Record App Switcher, Record Card, Record KPI, Chrome Extension, and more.
USE CASES • INDUSTRIES • TEAMS • CLOUDS GridMate supports 60+ use cases spanning data management, file and project management, scheduling, reporting, and more - built for every industry, any team, and all Salesforce Clouds with seamless adaptability.

5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia	GridMate
grid	Not ranked	#1
view of	Not ranked	#1
data install free	Not ranked	#2
and attachments	#9	Not ranked

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar cheaper?

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar?

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia (5.0★, 1 reviews) and GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar (5.0★, 133 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar does carry the larger published review base (133 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar has the deeper published review base (133 vs 1), 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.

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia vs GridMate

FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia

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GridMate

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Should I choose FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar?

Which is faster to set up, FTP File Replication for Salesforce by DBSync / Avankia or GridMate: Inline Editing, Smart Related List & List View Grids, Multi Calendar?

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