Workbench alternative
A Salesforce Workbench alternative that is still being built
Salesforce says it does not maintain Workbench and cannot fix issues with it. Jetstream covers the same everyday work, from SOQL queries and data loads to REST calls, anonymous Apex, and metadata deploys, with new releases most weeks.
Everything you used Workbench for
SOQL queries
Build queries visually or write SOQL with autocomplete from your org, then edit, delete, or undelete records right in the results.
Data loads
Insert, update, upsert, and delete from CSV, Excel, or JSON files with automatic field mapping, using the Bulk API or the sObject Collections API.
REST and SOAP API calls
Send any Salesforce API request, start from common endpoint templates, and replay requests from your history.
Anonymous Apex
Run Apex in a full code editor with autocomplete, set log levels, and search the debug log output.
Metadata retrieve and deploy
Download metadata by type or from a package.xml, deploy a zip, or compare two orgs line by line and deploy the differences.
Object and field details
Look up API names, picklist values, and field dependencies, and export object and field metadata to a spreadsheet.
Jetstream vs Salesforce Workbench
Workbench still runs, but Salesforce recommends moving off it. Here is how the two compare for the tasks people use Workbench for.
| Feature | Jetstream | Workbench |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Actively developed, with new releases most weeks | Maintenance only. Salesforce says it does not maintain Workbench and recommends other tools. |
| Support | Email support, plus priority support on paid plans | Not supported by Salesforce |
| Price | Free plan, paid plans from $25 per month | Free |
| SOQL queries | Visual builder, plus manual SOQL with autocomplete | Form-based builder, plus manual SOQL |
| Edit records from query results | Yes | No, records are edited from the Data menu |
| Data load file formats | CSV, Excel, and JSON | CSV |
| Bulk API | Yes | Yes |
| REST explorer | Yes, with request history and templates | Yes |
| Anonymous Apex | Yes, with autocomplete | Yes |
| Metadata retrieve and deploy | Yes | Yes |
| Compare metadata between orgs | Yes | No |
| Permissions and automation tools | Compare and edit permissions, toggle automations | No |
Last reviewed from each product's own documentation and store listings. For source-driven development, Salesforce recommends the Salesforce CLI and VS Code extensions, which work alongside Jetstream.
How it works
- 1
Sign up for free
Create a Jetstream account. The free plan covers queries, data loads, metadata tools, and developer tools.
- 2
Connect your org
Authorize with Salesforce using OAuth, the same way you would for any connected app.
- 3
Pick up where Workbench left off
Open the query builder, data loader, API explorer, or anonymous Apex from the home page.
Good to know
- Jetstream is not a replacement for the Salesforce CLI or source control. It covers the interactive, point-and-click work.
- Jetstream always acts as the connected user, so object permissions, field-level security, and sharing rules are enforced.
- Your Salesforce org admin may need to install the Jetstream connected app before you can connect.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Salesforce Workbench being retired?
Salesforce has not announced a retirement date, but its Spring ’24 release notes say Salesforce does not maintain Workbench, cannot fix issues with it, and cannot promise it will stay available. It recommends moving to other tools.
What can I use instead of Workbench?
For queries, data loads, API calls, anonymous Apex, and metadata deploys, Jetstream covers the same tasks in one app. For source-driven development, Salesforce recommends the Salesforce CLI and VS Code extensions.
Is Jetstream free like Workbench?
Jetstream has a free plan that includes the query builder, data loader, metadata tools, and developer tools. Paid plans add the desktop app, browser extension, and more.
Can Jetstream run anonymous Apex and REST requests?
Yes. Jetstream has an anonymous Apex editor with autocomplete and log search, and an API explorer for sending REST and SOAP requests with saved history.
Looking for more detail? Read the documentation
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