Automation Integration · head to head
Flowise vs Salesforce Flows
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Flowise enterprise tier requires custom pricing with no published rates; Salesforce Flows not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flowise and Salesforce Flows actually diverge.
| Attribute | Flowise | Salesforce Flows |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile |
| Founded | Unknown | 1999 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Flowise
Nothing recorded that Salesforce Flows does not also cover.
Only in Salesforce Flows
- Visual flow builder
- Approvals
- Scheduled actions
- Screen flows
- Multi-step workflows
- Conditional logic
- Error handling
- Salesforce native
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Flowise
- Building multi-agent systems with orchestrated workflowsnot Salesforce Flows
- Creating chatbots that retrieve knowledge from uploaded documentsnot Salesforce Flows
- Implementing human-in-the-loop approval for AI agent decisionsnot Salesforce Flows
- Deploying conversational AI without writing backend codenot Salesforce Flows
Salesforce Flows
- Workflow Automationnot Flowise
- Data Integrationnot Flowise
- Process Automationnot Flowise
- App Integrationnot Flowise
- API Connectivitynot Flowise
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Flowise
- Enterprise tier requires custom pricing with no published rates
Salesforce Flows
- Not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing
- No automatic record locking, causing conflicts when multiple users update same records
- Limited error handling compared to Apex
- Requires Enterprise edition or higher for full capabilities
- Auto-launched Flows cannot display screens to users
- Complex dependency management and configuration challenges when deploying between environments
Pricing, plan by plan
Flowise
Free- FreeFree
- 2 Flows & Assistants
- 100 predictions per month
- 5 MB storage
- Starter$35/month
- Unlimited flows & assistants
- 10,000 predictions per month
- 1 GB storage
- Pro$65/month
- 50,000 predictions per month
- 10 GB storage
- Unlimited workspaces
Salesforce Flows
Free- Salesforce FreeFree
- 2 user licenses
- Basic workflows
- Limited automation
- Starter$25/user/month
- Sales flows
- Lead routing
- Email marketing analytics
- Professional$100/user/month
- Sales quoting
- Forecasting
- AppExchange access
- Enterprise$165/user/month
- Full Flow Builder
- Custom objects
- Sandboxes
Which should you pick?
Choose Salesforce Flows if
- You need visual flow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want approvals.
Questions people ask
- Is Flowise or Salesforce Flows better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flowise starts at Free and Salesforce Flows at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flowise or Salesforce Flows?
- Flowise starts at Free and Salesforce Flows at Free.
- Does Flowise or Salesforce Flows run on more platforms?
- Flowise runs on Web. Salesforce Flows runs on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Flowise for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Flowise best used for?
- Flowise is most often used for building multi-agent systems with orchestrated workflows, creating chatbots that retrieve knowledge from uploaded documents, implementing human-in-the-loop approval for ai agent decisions, deploying conversational ai without writing backend code. Of those, building multi-agent systems with orchestrated workflows and creating chatbots that retrieve knowledge from uploaded documents are not what Salesforce Flows is typically brought in for.
- What can Flowise do that Salesforce Flows cannot?
- Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder, Approvals, Scheduled actions, Screen flows.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Flowise: Does Flowise have a free tier?
Yes, Flowise offers a free plan with 2 flows and assistants, 100 predictions per month, 5 MB storage, and community support.
SourceSalesforce Flows: Which Salesforce editions include Flows?
Salesforce Flow Builder is included in Enterprise Edition ($165/user/month) and above. Professional Edition lacks advanced automation capabilities and Flow Builder access. Starter and lower editions have limited Flow support.
SourceFlowise: What is Flowise's Starter plan pricing?
The Starter plan costs $35 per month (first month free) and includes unlimited flows and assistants, 10,000 predictions per month, and 1 GB storage.
SourceSalesforce Flows: What are the main limitations of Salesforce Flows?
Flows are limited by DML operations (max 150 data elements that modify data), SOQL queries (max 100 data elements that retrieve data), and are not designed for bulk processing. Auto-launched Flows do not support screens and have limited error handling compared to Apex.
SourceFlowise: How does Flowise charge for additional users?
Additional users on the Pro plan cost $15 per user per month. The Pro plan supports 5+ users with this per-user add-on pricing.
SourceSalesforce Flows: Can Salesforce Flows integrate with external systems?
Yes, through MuleSoft connectors and Salesforce API Catalog. Pre-built connectors exist for systems like Asana, and admins can create custom connectors. Complex integrations may still require Apex or third-party platforms.
SourceSalesforce Flows: When was Salesforce Flow redesigned?
Flow Builder was introduced in Spring '19 as a replacement for the previous Flow Designer, providing a more familiar interface similar to other Salesforce Lightning Builder tools.
SourceRelated pages
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