Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
SMS/MMS Text Lightning Component with Integration to Salesforce® Objects. 1-to-1 texting with optional Google Translate and Sms2Agent features. Proton Blaster handles bulk SMS to thousands, and our automation library makes SMS part of your workflow.
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With Forsta CRM Connector for Salesforce, you can optimize all your customer interactions throughout the customer lifecycle, by integrating Forsta directly with your Salesforce system.
| Metric | CRM Connector for Salesforce | Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View |
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| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 33 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | free_to_install | paid |
| Pricing tiers | — | 5 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 9 |
| Languages | 16 supported | 16 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2017 | Aug 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 5.0★ vs CRM Connector for Salesforce's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
On pricing, CRM Connector for Salesforce offers a free tier (free_to_install) while Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View starts at paid. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — CRM Connector for Salesforce's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View'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: CRM Connector for Salesforce audit • Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View audit
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| Keyword | CRM Connector for Salesforce | Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View |
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| enables | Not ranked | #3 |
| text | Not ranked | #3 |
| setup campaign | Not ranked | #5 |
| survey app | #27 | Not ranked |
| surveys | #64 | Not ranked |
CRM Connector for Salesforce is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free_to_install). Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View 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. Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View does carry the larger published review base (33 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. Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View has the deeper published review base (33 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.
CRM Connector for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (33 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. CRM Connector for Salesforce and Proton Text with Proton Blaster for Bulk SMS to Campaigns or any List View 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 CRM Connector for Salesforce" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.