Licence Tracker vs Announcements Viewer
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Licence Tracker
Update for the number of user licenses in a salesforce account. Get the count of active user licenses in your salesforce account. Automatically removes the user package when you deactivate any account.
Shopifyfree
Announcements Viewer
Announcements viewer component helps you view all the announcements of the groups you are a member of!
Shopifyfree
At a glance
| Metric | Announcements Viewer | Licence Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.1 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 15 | 7 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | free | free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | — | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2018 | Feb 2022 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageBased on the data on this page, Licence Tracker is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange merchants — 5.0★ vs Announcements Viewer's 3.1★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Announcements Viewer at free, Licence Tracker 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Licence Tracker; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Announcements Viewer's 15-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Licence Tracker'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: Announcements Viewer audit • Licence Tracker audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Announcements Viewer | Licence Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | — | — |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated | — | — |
3. Features
As listed by each developerAnnouncements Viewer
No features listed.
Licence Tracker
- Get the count of active user licenses in your salesforce account.
- Automatically removes the user package when you deactivates any account.
- Automatically adds to the count when you add a new user in your account.
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inlineAnnouncements Viewer
Licence Tracker
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Analytics#277 of 884
7. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsAnnouncements Viewer · 1 changes
- Apr 13descriptionListing copy updated
Licence Tracker · 3 changes
- Apr 13descriptionListing copy updated
- Apr 13descriptionListing copy updated
- Apr 13descriptionListing copy updated
9. App details
Long-form description · keyword frequencyAnnouncements Viewer
Announcements viewer component helps you view all the announcements of the groups you are a member of!
Top keywords
- announcements2×11.76%
Licence Tracker
The application can be used to see the number of active user licenses in a Salesforce account. The application would display the number of user licenses currently added and running active. It would also update the count as you add new user or deactivate any existing user. So when a user’s account is deactivated is Salesforce Environment, then Salesforce user license is released and made available for reassignment. This application automatically delete an installed package member when user inactivates their account.
Top keywords
- user7×8.54%
- account3×3.66%
- application3×3.66%
- salesforce3×3.66%
- active2×2.44%
- licenses2×2.44%
- number2×2.44%
- user licenses2×2.44%
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Announcements Viewer or Licence Tracker cheaper?
Both Announcements Viewer and Licence Tracker offer paid plans only. Announcements Viewer starts at free; Licence Tracker starts at free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Which has better reviews, Announcements Viewer or Licence Tracker?
Licence Tracker has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 7 reviews) compared to Announcements Viewer (3.1★ from 15 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose Announcements Viewer or Licence Tracker?
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Announcements Viewer fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Licence Tracker is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Announcements Viewer or Licence Tracker?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange marketplace. Announcements Viewer has more onboarding documentation maturity (15 reviews vs 7), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange stores?
Announcements Viewer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (15 reviews). Licence Tracker aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (7 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Can I migrate data between Announcements Viewer and Licence Tracker?
Migration support varies by app and category. Announcements Viewer and Licence Tracker 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 Licence Tracker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.