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

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Development Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Apple Xcode vs. Salesforce Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It is complete and relevant to the job at hand.""We like the ease of access and navigation that this solution provides.""Xcode is pretty smart. It's easy to set up and works perfectly on Android.""It is stable and user-friendly.""The tool's most valuable features are debugging and code management.""Xcode has quite a bit of code error checking built-in, which is great. It also goes a step further and suggests fixes.""The most valuable feature of Apple Xcode is that it is up to date."

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"The most valuable features are quick customization, solid deployment processes, and excellent reliability.""Features they are integrating to the other services.""I found the ease of use most valuable in the Salesforce Platform. I also found the platform pretty light.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its overall ability to manage everything, including the sales pipeline and quick creation of sales reports.""I like it because of the fact that it lets me know what I'm working on and what I've recently worked on. It also helps me and allows me to do tracking. If I want to go out and find out how many times I've touched customers, I can find that information out. It tracks such information, and we use it. If we send any type of promotions out, it tracks who gets those promotions and how they've responded to those promotions.""It is an easy product to use and does great things for our company. It keeps track of all of our sales activity.""I'm not sure what the most valuable aspect of the solution is, but I can say that their finance and auditing systems are quite impressive. You can audit in different invoices right to procurement. It's all quite seamless.""It's an easy platform for salespeople to quickly and efficiently be able to track an opportunity."

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Cons
"The size of Apple Xcode could improve. It is too large.""It consists of multiple components and needs a simplified process. This particular area could be more stable.""There is a drag-and-drop visual system, but as soon as you do something dynamic, then you are unable to use it.""It is a bit challenging to sign in.""There should be additional documentation on App Store deployment. In terms of features, they're pretty much on top of where they need to go. I've been happy with its progress so far. As things evolve, they need to evolve to match that need.""We would like a 'light' version of this solution to be developed, as it currently uses a lot of memory space.""As Apple has introduced more and more features on top of Xcode, it sometimes, but very rarely, hangs."

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"They need an easy way of getting details and then adding to it and then being able to do it in a more simplified way""Salesforce Platform could improve the UI and the responsiveness of their servers. The UI needs to be made user-friendly for all users.""There is always room for improvement. It can be hard to learn, but when you have somebody who is experienced in this, it is like anything else. It is like Excel, you'll never know everything about Excel, but there's somebody who would possibly know. I'm sure I don't know all of the ins and outs of Salesforce.""The solution is a bit expensive.""Salesforce Platform could improve by having better integration with Microsoft Azure. For development, we use Microsoft Azure and there was proper integration between the two solutions. We had issues with the customer and they were logged into the Salesforce Platform. We did not have any good way of integrating those issues into the R&D. The R&D mainly uses Microsoft Azure.""They should provide access to data quality tips and tricks to make it better.""Integration needs improvement.""The integration of Salesforce with other solutions could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It has an annual renewal."
  • "There are no licensing costs for Xcode and no hidden charges. You just download it."
  • "You can start off using Apple Xcode for free but if you start using some more of their enhanced features, it's going to be hundreds of dollars a month. There are corporate licenses but most individual users will not be worried about the corporate license, only your CFO will or the person in charge of the software department."
  • "We don't have to pay for Apple Xcode's licenses."
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  • "Costly, but it is the top product in SaaS/PaaS. Pricing is more for large to enterprise level companies."
  • "Pricing and license differ and depend on how much license you are purchasing from them."
  • "It is an expensive program."
  • "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."
  • "The solution is a bit expensive."
  • "It is expensive. Licensing is on an annual basis."
  • "It is quite expensive. Its developers come at a premium cost, which makes it expensive."
  • "It is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable features are debugging and code management.
    Top Answer:Apple Xcode's usability for developers needs enhancement. It consists of multiple components and needs a simplified process. This particular area could be more stable.
    Top Answer: 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… more »
    Top Answer: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 that… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    Overview

    Apple Xcode is a comprehensive suite of developer tools for producing programs for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Xcode creates a streamlined workflow for user interface design, coding, testing, debugging, and app store submission.

    Xcode is an IDE (integrated development environment) designed for both novice and expert developers to use, and it is the only tool that is officially supported for designing and uploading programs to Apple's app store. Xcode contains all of the tools required to construct an app in a single software package, including a text editor, a compiler, and a build system. It includes a number of tools to speed up the development process so that seasoned developers may produce apps with lightning speed and beginners can create apps with ease.

    As a code editor, Xcode supports a wide range of programming languages, including C, C++, Objective-C, Objective-C++, Java, AppleScript, Python, Ruby, ResEdit, and Swift.

    It employs the Java, Carbon, and Cocoa programming models.

    Apple XCode Features

    Apple XCode has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • The new single target supports many platforms and conditionally includes dependencies, code, resources, and build parameters for particular systems.
    • Downloadable simulator runtimes for the most recent versions of watchOS and tvOS.
    • To improve parallelism and spot build performance concerns, a new assistant editor can build logs and display the build timeline.
    • Regex support, including syntax highlighting and playgrounds inline results for rapid iteration.
    • Support for iPadOS DriverKit driver development.
    • Asset catalog allows you to upload a single 1024 x 1024 pixel app icon, and it will be automatically resized for the target.
    • Debugging: The memory graph debugger now shows all incoming and outgoing memory graph references.
    • Documentation: Swift-DocC facilitates the creation of documentation for Objective-C and C APIs. The Swift-DocC documentation that Xcode 14 generates is now compatible with the majority of managed hosting services, including GitHub Pages.
    • Instruments: The new Swift Concurrency template tracks the application and behavior of Swift's concurrency primitives. The new Hang Tracing tool demonstrates when the main thread of an app is unable to handle incoming events.
    • Localization: Swift localization packages can be exported.
    • Organizer: New diagnostic reports on app hangs.
    • Previews: New design supports automatically generated variants for appearance, accessibility, sizes, and more. It is interactive by default.
    • Source editor: Enhanced code completion with top-level initializers, overloads consolidated into a single row, and a better default argument experience. As you scroll, code structure pins to the top of the source editor. Jump to definition and callers includes a brand-new user interface that assists you in distinguishing between overloads and call locations.
    • Swift packages in Xcode, command and build plug-in integration.

    Reviews from Real Users

    A founder of a tech vendor writes of the solution, “It was essential. You can't develop mobile apps for the Apple platforms without it. I would rate it a nine out of 10 for its consistency. It keeps evolving.”

    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.

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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization8%
    Construction Company8%
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Non Profit5%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Apple Xcode vs. Salesforce Platform
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    Apple Xcode is ranked 10th in Mobile Development Platforms with 7 reviews while Salesforce Platform is ranked 3rd in Mobile Development Platforms with 80 reviews. Apple Xcode is rated 7.6, while Salesforce Platform is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Apple Xcode writes "Efficient, up-to-date, and straightforward installation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Salesforce Platform writes "Reliable with good reporting and custom dashboards". Apple Xcode is most compared with Xamarin Platform, OutSystems, Appium, Microsoft Azure App Service and ServiceNow, whereas Salesforce Platform is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Oracle Application Express (APEX), Microsoft Azure, Appian and ServiceNow. See our Apple Xcode vs. Salesforce Platform report.

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