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# Compare Salesforce Platform vs App Engine

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> Detailed comparison between Salesforce Platform and App Engine. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Salesforce Platform | App Engine |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 392 | 3 |
| **Starting Price** | US$25.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### Salesforce Platform

With Salesforce's multi-tenant cloud computing model we can serve the needs of companies of all sizes, in any industry. Our customers benefit from a shared main framework, while maintaining privacy.

### App Engine

Designed for businesses of all sizes, App Engine allows organizations to reimagine every process as a digital workflow.

## Key features

### Salesforce Platform

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Collaboration Tools
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Deployment Management
- Document Management
- For No-Code Development
- Integrated Development Environment
- Integrations Management
- Iteration Management
- No-Code
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Visual Modeling
- Web/Mobile App Development
- Workflow Management

### App Engine

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Collaboration Tools
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- Deployment Management
- Document Management
- For No-Code Development
- Integrated Development Environment
- Integrations Management
- Iteration Management
- No-Code
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Visual Modeling
- Web/Mobile App Development
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Salesforce Platform Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/164356/app-cloud)
- [View App Engine Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1029899/app-engine)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/164356/1029899/app-cloud/vs/app-engine)

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