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Salesforce Flows vs Boomi

Salesforce Flows logo

Salesforce Flows

Automation & Integration

Automation inside Salesforce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Boomi

Automation & Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salesforce Flows has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Salesforce Flows not suitable for highly complex scenarios with intricate decision-making or bulk data processing; Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • They diverge on capability: Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder, Boomi covers Cloud integration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Salesforce Flows and Boomi differ
AttributeSalesforce FlowsBoomi
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSalesforce Cloud, Web, MobileWeb, On-premise
Founded19992000

Identical on both: 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 Salesforce Flows

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

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Salesforce Flows

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

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Salesforce Flows
  • API management and publishingnot Salesforce Flows
  • Master data management across systemsnot Salesforce Flows
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot Salesforce Flows
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot Salesforce Flows

Where each one falls short

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

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

Boomi

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Boomi

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

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.
Salesforce Flows review

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Questions people ask

Is Salesforce Flows or Boomi better?
Neither clearly leads. Salesforce Flows starts at Free and Boomi at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salesforce Flows or Boomi?
Salesforce Flows has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Salesforce Flows and $299/month for Boomi.
Does Salesforce Flows or Boomi run on more platforms?
Salesforce Flows runs on Salesforce Cloud, Web, Mobile. Boomi runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use Salesforce Flows for free?
Yes. Salesforce Flows has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi starts at $299/month.
What is Salesforce Flows best used for?
Salesforce Flows is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what Boomi is typically brought in for.
What can Salesforce Flows do that Boomi cannot?
Salesforce Flows covers Visual flow builder, Approvals, Scheduled actions, Screen flows. Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Both handle GDPR, HIPAA, 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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