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Hightouch vs Salesforce Flows

Hightouch logo

Hightouch

Automation & Integration

Sync data from your warehouse to business tools

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Salesforce Flows logo

Salesforce Flows

Automation & Integration

Automation inside Salesforce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hightouch the free tier allows only 2 active syncs, though destinations and user seats are unlimited; Salesforce Flows not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing
  • They diverge on capability: Hightouch covers Data syncing, Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hightouch and Salesforce Flows actually diverge.

Attributes where Hightouch and Salesforce Flows differ
AttributeHightouchSalesforce Flows
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
PlatformsWeb, ApiSalesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20201999

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 Hightouch

  • Data syncing
  • Reverse ETL
  • Transformation
  • Real-time activation
  • Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • 200+ destinations
  • Data warehouses

Only in Salesforce Flows

  • Visual flow builder
  • Approvals
  • Scheduled actions
  • Screen flows
  • Multi-step workflows
  • Conditional logic
  • Salesforce native
  • External APIs

Both cover

  • Error handling
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hightouch

  • Syncing warehouse data out to operational tools as reverse ETLnot Salesforce Flows
  • Building audiences from warehouse data and activating them in marketing toolsnot Salesforce Flows

Salesforce Flows

  • Workflow Automationnot Hightouch
  • Data Integrationnot Hightouch
  • Process Automationnot Hightouch
  • App Integrationnot Hightouch
  • API Connectivitynot Hightouch

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hightouch

  • The free tier allows only 2 active syncs, though destinations and user seats are unlimited
  • Neither paid product publishes a price, and both are described as usage based without stating the unit or the rate
  • Monthly active row thresholds and feature gates are not listed, so cost cannot be estimated before contacting sales

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

Hightouch

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Limited syncs
    • Community support
  • Growth$200/month
    • Multiple syncs
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • Unlimited syncs
    • Dedicated support

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 Hightouch if

  • You need data syncing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want reverse etl.
Hightouch review

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.
Salesforce Flows review

Questions people ask

Is Hightouch or Salesforce Flows better?
Neither clearly leads. Hightouch 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, Hightouch or Salesforce Flows?
Hightouch starts at Free and Salesforce Flows at Free.
Does Hightouch or Salesforce Flows run on more platforms?
Hightouch runs on Web, Api. Salesforce Flows runs on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Hightouch for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hightouch best used for?
Hightouch is most often used for syncing warehouse data out to operational tools as reverse etl, building audiences from warehouse data and activating them in marketing tools. Of those, syncing warehouse data out to operational tools as reverse etl and building audiences from warehouse data and activating them in marketing tools are not what Salesforce Flows is typically brought in for.
What can Hightouch do that Salesforce Flows cannot?
Hightouch covers Data syncing, Reverse ETL, Transformation, Real-time activation. Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder, Approvals, Scheduled actions, Screen flows. Both handle Error handling, GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Salesforce 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.

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Salesforce 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.

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Salesforce 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.

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Salesforce 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.

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