Salesforce Flow is one of the most powerful tools in the platform, allowing businesses to automate processes, improve efficiency, and deliver better user experiences. But not all Salesforce editions support Flow equally. There are major differences between what you can do in Starter, Professional and Enterprise editions.
What is Salesforce Flow?
Salesforce Flow is a declarative automation tool that lets you:
- - Trigger actions when records are created/updated
- - Guide users through screens and forms (screen flows)
- - Schedule background tasks
- - Automate complex business processes
It’s basically the engine behind Salesforce automation, and a key reason many teams choose the platform.
Flow Support by Edition
Starter Edition: No Flow Support
- - Record-Triggered Flows – Not available
- - Screen Flows – Not supported
- - Scheduled Flows – Not available
- - Flow Builder Access – Not available at all
Bottom line: Starter Edition is built for simplicity. It does not include Flow functionality. Automation is limited to a few built-in actions like assigning leads or sending basic alerts.
Professional Edition: Limited Flow Support
- - Record-Triggered Flows – Yes(limited to standard objects without API access)
- - Auto-Launched Flows – Yes
- - Scheduled Flows – Yes
- - Screen Flows – Not supported
- - Flow Orchestration – Not supported
- - API-dependent flows – Not available by default (API add-on required)
Key Notes:
- - Flows work, but you’re limited in interactivity (no user-facing forms)
- - Integrations and advanced logic may hit roadblocks due to API limitations
- - Best for automating simple background processes and workflows
Enterprise Edition: Full Flow Power
- All Flow Types Supported: Record-triggered, Auto-launched, Screen, and Scheduled
- Screen Flows – Yes (interactive UI-driven automation)
- Flow Orchestration – Requires additional licensing (typically Performance/Unlimited edition)
- API Access – Included
- Custom Objects, Record Types, Permissions – All supported
Best for: Organizations that need complex automation, user interaction, and cross-department workflows.
Final Thoughts
If your business is just getting started and only needs basic CRM, Starter Edition might be fine. But if automation is key to your growth, then Professional or Enterprise Edition will give you the tools to scale efficiently.
Conclusion
Salesforce Flow capabilities vary greatly by edition. While Starter offers no automation, Professional gives limited background flows, and Enterprise unlocks the full power of automation. Choose your edition based on how critical automation is to your business growth.
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