AppSheet vs Salesforce Platform comparison

Google and Salesforce are both solutions in the No-Code Development Platforms category. Google is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.0, while Salesforce is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0. Google holds a 9.2% mindshare in NCDP, compared to Salesforce’s 21.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Salesforce users who would recommend it.

AppSheet

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100% willing to recommend

Salesforce Platform

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AppSheet and Salesforce Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two No-Code Development Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed AppSheet vs. Salesforce Platform Report (Updated: January 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

AppSheet

Ranking in No-Code Development Platforms

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Salesforce Platform

Ranking in No-Code Development Platforms

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

PaaS Clouds (7th), Mobile Development Platforms (3rd), Rapid Application Development Software (7th), Low-Code Development Platforms (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the No-Code Development Platforms category, the mindshare of AppSheet is 9.2%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Platform is 21.2%, up from 20.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Daniyal Farrakh

Program Manager at Motorola Solutions

Helpful for reporting and to do risk assessments

Within our group, I think five to six people will probably use the tool. The tool is mostly not used on an everyday basis. It is not used daily but weekly. I think the tool offers usability, and I think we can scale it. As far as our utilization is concerned, I think it is very scalable. It is very flexible. You can utilize the tool for various reasons. You can use the tool to look at your vulnerability scans and upload information. You can do risk assessments. You can do physical site assessments. I think scalability deserves five stars for sure. The scalability seems to be very easy to use and scalable and flexible.

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Yasser_Anter

Independent Business Consultant at Freelance

Has customization and integration capabilities which increase efficiency

Salesforce could improve by offering AI features or functionalities to help business decision-makers analyze business history, suggest forward strategies, and participate in events. The previous version had a complicated interface where multiple pages and data entries were required, which was not pleasant for sales teams or business users. Also, deploying Salesforce took a long time, about four to five months, which is not ideal for any business.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The tool's integration capabilities enhance our existing workflows and as far as the workflows are concerned, I think it is pretty seamless, intuitive, and interactive."

"The security of the solution is very good."

"A feature I found most valuable in AppSheet is its intuitive UI/UX design, as that makes the platform very easy for customers to use. The solution also has a drag and drop feature that's quite good. I also found AppSheet integration with the cloud platform to be quite good."

"The solution has been very user friendly, easy to use, and we are able to use many applications like Excel or Google sheets."

"The solution is pretty simple to implement."

"AppSheet is easy to set up and easy to use."

"The solution is quite efficient, elaborate, sophisticated, fast, and easy to use."

"I have found the way they structure the workflow and the fact that it a progressive application is valuable for me. This allows me to be able to build it once and use it in multiple formats."

"What functions we don't get out of Salesforce, we typically receive from third-party applications that extend the capabilities. We integrate a lot of different products with Salesforce."

"The solution provides a preferred method of backing up data."

"It was pretty easy to deploy."

"We've done a solid job managing past account history, enabling us to quickly review past activities and the contacts we've engaged with. Now, Salesforce has integrated a LinkedIn feature, streamlining the process by eliminating the need to manually input data into LinkedIn separately. This integration adds LinkedIn profiles to customer profiles, enhancing efficiency. They've also introduced a sales console platform."

"The standard sales and marketing tools that Salesforce provides on the platform are the most valuable."

"We used it for providing a 360 view of the customers from within Salesforce. So, a lot of data got presented there, for which we used Einstein Analytics. The Einstein Analytics dashboards were really great."

"Stability of the platform is important, as are security and flexibility."

"Features they are integrating to the other services."

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Cons

"In terms of areas for improvement in AppSheet, I do many things with it, and I'm happy with its data features. The solution has good data features, and though some basic functions may not be there, AppSheet is good enough for me at the moment. I can use it in my business. I like it, and I'm still happy with it because I'm not using it intensively. I just use AppSheet for simple tasks rather than complex ones, though the solution has many use cases. In its next release, what could make the solution better would be more partners for integration, for example, integration with SAP, particularly plugins or APIs with more partners that it could integrate with. There should be an out-of-the-box feature built for integration with more partners."

"They only give a single sign-on at a very high cost."

"No improvements are required as AppSheet is quite efficient."

"There needs to be an improvement in their operation vision. They need to see things more globally because at the moment they are very North-America focused. We do not always have mobile applications and the way we use them is slightly different in Africa from the way they use them in America."

"AppSheet should continue to make the tool's features easy to use, such as the ability to add additional notes or notifications."

"There are now a lot of low-code or no-code applications available on the web. AppSheet is working on that path."

"They could improve by providing more language support other than English, integrate better with other databases, and provide a better UX."

"The solution needs to improve its SQL database capabilities."

"Their reporting needs to be improved. It should be easier. I don't know how, but it needs to be easier."

"It may be slow, but that is relative. When compared to Siebel CRM, which was large, clunky, and extremely slow, Salesforce seemed fast to me."

"It could be maybe a bit more user-intuitive."

"Easier process to move to Lightning Components."

"The solution offers upgrades at a slower pace. The solution needs to keep up with competitors."

"What could be improved in the Salesforce Platform is the price. The platform is too expensive. The implementation time for the platform is also longer than expected, so that's another area for improvement."

"The initial setup is rather complex."

"The initial setup process was a complex thing to do because four different organizations were working together."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is available at a low price."

"I chose this solution because it was cheaper than other competitors."

"There is a license required to use this solution and it costs approximately $10 per user a month. I am paying $300 a month for 30 licenses."

"In terms of how much AppSheet costs, I'm currently on the free tier, but if I need to add more users to it in the future, I will go with the paid version."

"Salesforce is cheap."

"It is an expensive program."

"The price of Salesforce Platform is very expensive. There are other solutions that are similar that cost a quarter of what Salesforce Platform does, such as HubSpot."

"It is expensive."

"It is quite expensive. Its developers come at a premium cost, which makes it expensive."

"The licensing is on the expensive side, but most clients engage in negotiations to reach a more favorable agreement. For stand-alone or medium-sized clients, it can be relatively costly."

"The licensing is per user per month, which we took out a contract on a long time back. It's really an okay price for what solutions are available and for how many features and what kind of functionality you get."

"Salesforce charges double the rates, or almost three times, compared to its competitors. Our company does incur additional charges for maintenance and support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

University

10%

Educational Organization

Wholesaler/Distributor

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AppSheet?

If you are a Google Workspace user, you have AppSheet as part of the package, so you don't have to pay anything more to use it.

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What needs improvement with AppSheet?

I do not have enough experience with AppSheet to make specific recommendations for improvements.

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What is your primary use case for AppSheet?

I am mainly an IT consultant for Google Workspace into small companies and nonprofit organizations. I work with different tools. However, 90% of my job revolves around Google Workspace.

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How would you choose between Microsoft PowerApps and Salesforce Platform?

I think it depends on your use case. If your organization uses Microsoft Enterprise products, PowerApps will work better in your environment. Similarly, if you have a Salesforce integration in pla...

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How does Salesforce Platform compare with Azure?

Microsoft’s Windows Azure platform is not easy or intuitive to deploy. The difficulty will be impacted by the type of application that you are trying to use the platform to build. Organizations tha...

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Do you build applications using low-code or pro-code builders on Salesforce Platform?

At my organization, we have only used Salesforce Platform's low-code builder. The reason for this is not because we do not like the pro-code option, but because we do not see the need of using it, ...

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Overview

AppSheet provides a no-code development platform for application software, which allows users to create mobile, tablet, and web applications using data sources like Google Drive, DropBox, Office 365, and other cloud-based spreadsheet and database platforms.

Salesforce Platform is a tool that provides application building with open application programming interfaces (APIs), integration tools, back-end services, starter templates, and developer environments. With a low-code interface, users are able to build applications and benefit from automated processes. The product helps customers to increase work productivity and save on IT costs through efficient, easy-to-understand, methods for creating applications.

Salesforce Platform allows companies to build and operate intelligent applications at scale and share them with employees and customers in real time. The tool secures companies' data while connecting and synchronizing it simultaneously across their Customer 360 accounts. The main components of the product are:

Application development: With low code, companies can build applications faster and automate their businesses.
Automation: The product can connect with Salesforce Genie, allowing employees to create seamless processes.
Security: The Shield component allows companies to secure their data and build applications.
Hyperforce: Companies have the option to scale globally and serve customers locally, providing secure, private, and agile solutions.
Einstein Intelligence: Organizations can utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to create personalized experiences for customers, potentially increasing companies’ growth.
Sandboxes: Salesforce Platform offers developers secure development environments where they can test, build, and deploy changes before rolling out final products.

Salesforce Platform Features

Also referred to as a “drag and drop app builder," this solution offers various features for customers to create intelligent applications and build personalized services for clients, partners, and employees within the apps.

Mobile feature: The mobile feature of Salesforce Platform allows users to build applications for mobile as well as turn already-made apps into mobile apps instantly.
AI: Through AI, users are able to personalize their applications, utilizing the smart assistant of the platform (called Einstein). The creation of customized services for clients can drive engagement and scale customer experience.
Vision feature: The Vision feature also utilizes Einstein Platform, where users can take advantage of Einstein Prediction Builder, Bots, Vision, and Language to create AI-powered applications.
Data protection: Salesforce Platform offers a data protection feature called Salesforce Shield. With it, companies can monitor app and data use, automate security policies, run compliance audits, and encrypt sensitive data.
Privacy and identity feature: Salesforce Customer Identity is a feature for privacy that offers user access through a single login. The feature provides a seamless user experience while maintaining a high level of security.
Community feature: The community feature of the product offers a digital experience platform where companies can create secure portals, applications, and websites.
Builder feature: The application building feature of Salesforce Platform offers various ways for users to create apps, including through low-code builders and pro-code tools.

Salesforce Platform Benefits

The benefits of using Salesforce Platform include:

Compared to manual coding products, Salesforce Platform is simpler for beginner users who want to develop a product.
The tool requires a low amount of coding, making it a quick and agile way to develop applications.
The adaptable design of the platform offers multi-layered security which maintains data accessible to users while protecting it from outside sources.
The product can be incorporated with various platforms and coding languages for application development.
The platform can be used to create applications compatible with large database systems like MySQL and Oracle.
Salesforce Platform allows collaboration between users, as it offers simultaneous access to various users at the same time.
Salesforce Platform is compatible with desktop databases such as Microsoft Access.

Reviews from Real Users

A vice president at a healthcare company values Salesforce Platform because it is flexible and user-friendly with helpful pre-built schemas.

Peter G., a senior technical consultant at a tech services company, rates Salesforce Platform highly because it is intuitive, quite easy to learn, and stores all kinds of relevant sales information.

Sample Customers

Husqvarna, Solvay

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