PDF Butler - Document vs Download Button — Salesforce

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, vs Download Button

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX,

5.0·220reviews

Generate on-brand documents from Salesforce—quickly and at scale. PDF Butler combines document generation, data extraction, contract negotiation, collaboration, eSignature, and Agentforce integrations in one platform for the entire document lifecycle.

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	PDF Butler - Document Generation \| PDF, Word, PPTX,	Download Button
Tagline	“Generate on-brand documents from Salesforce—quickly and at scale. PDF Butler combines document generation, data extraction, contract negotiation, collaboration, eSignature, and Agentforce integrations in one platform for the entire document lifecycle.”251 chars	“Want a document or template that is easily accessible to all the members of your team? Install the download button, add your document, and this document is just one click away for the rest of the team.”201 chars
Description	1112 / 2000 chars56% used	594 / 2000 chars30% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages	nlenfifrde+11 more	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	CloudCrossing	CaseNine

At a glance

8 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator and Download Button
Metric	PDF Butler - Document Generation \| PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator	Download Button
Rating	5.0 ★	—
Total reviews	220	0
Free plan	—	★ Yes
Pricing	paid	free
Pricing tiers	1 tier	—
Listed features	★ 9	3
Languages	16 supported	1 supported
Listed since	Jan 2019	Nov 2019

AppRanks verdict

Generated from live data on this page

The call

Based on the data on this page, PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator is the stronger choice for most Salesforce AppExchange admins — 5.0★ vs Download Button's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing

On pricing, Download Button offers a free tier (free) while PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator starts at paid. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Review base

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator has the larger user base (220 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Download Button's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Who should pick what

Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Download Button's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator's broader-but-shallower coverage.

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: PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator audit • Download Button audit

Listed	January 21, 2019	November 21, 2019

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3. Features

As listed by each developer

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX,

Complex document workflows slow your team down. Automate document generation from any Salesforce object and create quotes, contracts, proposals, invoices, and more using Salesforce data—without leaving your CRM.
Manual document steps create bottlenecks. Add document generation actions to Salesforce Flow to automate document creation, approvals, and delivery as part of your existing workflows—without manual intervention.
Complex CPQ workflows make accurate documents difficult to produce. Turn Salesforce product, pricing, and customer data into personalized documents in just a few clicks—reducing manual work and accelerating document creation.
Creating branded PDFs manually takes time. Automate document generation and PDF creation from Salesforce data, using dynamic templates, objects, and workflows to deliver accurate, branded PDFs automatically.
Getting contracts signed can slow down deals. Use Digital Signature to automate signing workflows for opportunities, quotes, and contracts—so recipients can sign faster from anywhere without leaving Salesforce.
Documents scattered across systems make collaboration difficult. Centralize document management in Salesforce, collaborate through SharePoint or Google Drive, and access documents with the built-in PDF reader—all in one place.
Manually entering data from scanned documents is slow and error-prone. Document Extractor uses advanced OCR and AI to capture typed or handwritten data and map it directly to standard or custom Salesforce objects.
Every industry has different document requirements. PDF Butler supports industries including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and non-profits, generating documents tailored to specific business and industry needs.
Different teams need documents in different formats. Generate and deliver content as PDF, Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint, or Fillable Forms–so you can support every document use case from a single Salesforce platform.

Download Button

EASY TO ACCESS DOCUMENTS Tired of searching for specific files in Salesforce? with the new download button, you have 1-click access to a file you use multiple times a day, saving you time and the hassle of having to search on a record page.
SHARE DOCUMENTS WITH COWORKERS Working together on a presentation? Upload your presentation to Files and add the download button to any recordpage and download the presentation instantly!
DOWNLOAD SALESFORCE FILES, DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS Is your org dealing with lots of files, notes & attachments on important records? Consolidate all documents you use on a daily basis.

5. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	PDF Butler - Document Generation \| PDF, Word, PPTX,	Download Button
document	#1	Not ranked
document ai	#1	Not ranked
automate workflows	#1	Not ranked
download	Not ranked	#6
download files	Not ranked	#10

7. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX,

PDF Butler simplifies document automation in Salesforce. Natively integrated with Salesforce, it supports the entire document lifecycle—from data collection and document generation to contract management, eSignature, collaboration, storage, and AI-powered document workflows. Core Capabilities: ✔ Document Extractor – Turn scanned documents into Salesforce records automatically. ✔ Dynamic Forms – Easily collect and update Salesforce records. ✔ Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) – Manage contracts directly from Salesforce. ✔ Document Generation – Generate personalized, branded documents with one click. ✔ Batch Document Generation – Automate bulk documents at scale. ✔ Digital Signature – Send and sign documents directly from Salesforce. ✔ Document Management & Collaboration – Keep every document organized and connected. ✔ Document Agent (AI) – Use AI to speed up document work. With support for PDF, Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint, and Fillable Forms, PDF Butler provides flexibility across use cases. From a single contract to thousands of invoices, automate document workflows at scale—without code.

Top keywords

document12×8.63%
salesforce6×4.32%
documents4×2.88%
contract3×2.16%
document generation3×2.16%
generation3×2.16%
management3×2.16%
pdf3×2.16%
ai2×1.44%
automate2×1.44%
butler2×1.44%
collaboration2×1.44%

Download Button

LIMIT DOCUMENT SEARCH Instead of searching through mountains of reports, files and attachments, this button allows you to store a document, presentation, template, or any other type of file (word, pdf, csv, png, jpeg, etc.) and is accessible companywide. So no need for unnecessary emails! INSTANT DOWNLOAD The download button will be displayed on your dashboard. As an admin you can add a file and it is instantly ready to download for anyone who has access to this dashboard. Cool features: > Admin can choose button color > No need to leave recordpage when searching for important reports

Top keywords

button3×3.13%
download3×3.13%
admin2×2.08%
dashboard2×2.08%
document2×2.08%
file2×2.08%
reports2×2.08%
searching2×2.08%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator or Download Button cheaper?

Download Button is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Should I choose PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator or Download Button?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator does carry the larger published review base (220 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator or Download Button?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator has the deeper published review base (220 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.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, Email & Excel Generator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (220 reviews). Download Button 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.

PDF Butler - Document Generation | PDF, Word, PPTX, vs Download Button

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