Is 360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce or Metadata Explorer cheaper?

Metadata Explorer is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (free). 360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce starts at paid. Both publish their pricing on the Salesforce AppExchange; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,280 reviews). Metadata Explorer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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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360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce vs Metadata Explorer

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360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce

4.9·1.3kreviews

Salesforce-native 360 SMS app to send and receive SMS, MMS, RCS, text messages, bulk SMS and WhatsApp, Voice, CTI and Telephony. Automate texting, chat, AI chatbots, appointment reminders and drip campaigns with Salesforce Flow to improve response rates.

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	360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS \| WhatsApp from Salesforce	Metadata Explorer
Tagline	“Salesforce-native 360 SMS app to send and receive SMS, MMS, RCS, text messages, bulk SMS and WhatsApp, Voice, CTI and Telephony. Automate texting, chat, AI chatbots, appointment reminders and drip campaigns with Salesforce Flow to improve response rates.”254 chars	“A powerful Lightning tool for exploring and analyzing 14+ Salesforce metadata types including Apex Classes, Triggers, Profiles, Permission Sets, and Custom Objects. Quickly view, search, and understand your org's metadata without writing SOQL queries.”251 chars
Description	1182 / 2000 chars59% used	1186 / 2000 chars59% used
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Languages	nlenfifrde+11 more	en
Platforms	Salesforce	Salesforce
Developer	360 Degree Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd.	CloudWithAbhi

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Feature comparison between 360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce and Metadata Explorer
Metric	360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS \| WhatsApp from Salesforce	Metadata Explorer
Rating	4.9 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 1.3k	1
Free plan	—	★ Yes
Pricing	paid	free
Pricing tiers	1 tier	—
Listed features	9	9
Languages	16 supported	1 supported
Listed since	May 2016	Dec 2025

Listed	May 6, 2016	December 6, 2025

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360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce

SMS, WhatsApp & Texting in Salesforce ➜ Send & receive SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, Live Chat & Web Chat from Leads, Contacts and Cases ➜ Reach customers with a 98% read rate and ~90-second response ➜ Send your first text message within 2 minutes of installation
Two-Way SMS & Texting via Salesforce Flow ➜ Automate two-way SMS text messaging for lead nurturing via Flow ➜ Trigger Inbound & Outbound SMS, Drip Campaigns and reminders ➜ Connect SMS with Calls, Voicemail, CTI and Telephony across Service Cloud
Built for Every Industry, Compliant ➜ Trusted across Healthcare, Education, Finance and more industries ➜ Compliant text messaging with TCPA, HIPAA and GDPR support ➜ Run SMS and WhatsApp securely across Sales and Service Cloud
AI Chatbots, Live Chat & Conversational AI Messaging ➜ Automate WhatsApp messaging & SMS notifications with Flow ➜ AI chatbot agents & Conversational AI deflect Service Cloud cases ➜ Break language barriers across 15+ channels: SMS, WhatsApp, WeChat
Bulk SMS, MMS & Multichannel WhatsApp Automation ➜ Run bulk SMS, MMS & Bulk Messaging for high-volume campaigns ➜ Send bulk text messages and Mass Text to campaign members via WhatsApp marketing ➜ Scale 1-on-1 SMS and chat across SMS, WhatsApp and WeChat
Native Salesforce SMS App & Flow Components ➜ 360 SMS is a 100% native Salesforce SMS App with seamless SMS integration ➜ Use native SMS components in custom Salesforce Flows ➜ Real-time engagement and text messaging, all in Salesforce
Omnichannel Messaging: WhatsApp Business, Chat & CTI ➜ Message customers on WhatsApp Business, WeChat, KakaoTalk, Viber, Zalo & Line ➜ Personalized text to Live Chat & AI-powered messaging ➜ Unify Chat, SMS & CTI with Omnichannel Conversational Messaging
Free Trial + Free support from USA-Based SMS Experts ➜ Click GET IT NOW to see SMS & WhatsApp live in Salesforce in minutes ➜ Set it up yourself or with our free USA-based SMS experts ➜ No cost, no risk — start texting from Salesforce today
Automated Appointment Reminders, Drip Campaigns & RCS Messaging ➜ Cut no-shows with automated appointment reminders by SMS and WhatsApp ➜ Build drip campaigns for lead nurturing without code ➜ Send every message over SMS, RCS, MMS or CTI from Salesforce

Metadata Explorer

Supports 14+ metadata types including Apex, Profiles, Permission Sets, and Custom Objects
No-code solution - explore metadata without writing SOQL or Tooling API queries
Lightning-fast search and filtering for quick metadata discovery
Built with Lightning Web Components for modern, responsive user experience
One-click installation via managed package - no complex setup required
Perfect for admins, developers, and architects auditing org configurations
Export metadata lists for documentation and compliance reporting
Secure implementation with proper sharing rules and permission checks

Keyword	360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS \| WhatsApp from Salesforce	Metadata Explorer
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360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce

360 SMS turns Salesforce into a full texting platform. Send your first SMS, MMS or WhatsApp within two minutes of install — text messaging gets a 98% read rate and ~90-second response. What you can do Two-way, 1-on-1 texting on any Salesforce object Bulk SMS and mass texting at scale, even from Reports Automate SMS text messaging with Drip Campaigns and scheduled sends Appointment reminders that cut no-shows Trigger SMS and WhatsApp from Flow or Process Builder AI chatbot, SMS/email alerts, templates and phone verification Multichannel messaging SMS, MMS, CTI telephony, ringless voicemail, plus WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business — two-way global WhatsApp messaging and Live Chat from your website, all inside Salesforce. Natively built on Salesforce A 100% Native Salesforce SMS App across Sales, Service, Community, Marketing Cloud and Pardot, with omnichannel routing. Long/Short Code or bring your own number. Compliance: TCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, with opt-in/opt-out consent. Used across education, recruitment, real estate, healthcare, mortgage and nonprofits. Click GET IT NOW for a free trial — set it up yourself or with our free USA-based Salesforce and SMS consultants.

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whatsapp5×2.79%
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mms2×1.12%
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text2×1.12%
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two-way2×1.12%

Metadata Explorer

MetadataExplorer is a Lightning Web Component tool that helps Salesforce administrators and developers quickly explore and analyze metadata across their organization. **Key Features:** • Support for 14+ metadata types including Apex Classes, Triggers, Profiles, Permission Sets, Custom Objects, and Custom Fields • Instant search and filtering • No-code solution - explore metadata without writing SOQL queries • Lightning-fast performance with optimized Tooling API queries • Clean, intuitive Lightning interface • Export capabilities for documentation and auditing **Perfect For:** • Administrators auditing org configurations • Developers understanding org architecture • Compliance reviews and security audits • Training new team members **Supported Metadata Types:** Apex Classes, Apex Triggers, Visualforce Pages, Apex Components, Profiles, Permission Sets, Static Resources, Reports, Dashboards, Email Templates, Record Types, Tab Definitions, Custom Objects, and Custom Fields. **Requirements:** Salesforce API v64.0+, Lightning Experience, user permissions: View Setup and Configuration, API Enabled. Install in minutes and start exploring your org's metadata immediately.

Top keywords

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api3×2.10%
lightning3×2.10%
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administrators2×1.40%
apex classes2×1.40%

360 SMS App for Salesforce - Send SMS | WhatsApp from Salesforce vs Metadata Explorer

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