Choosing between Gearset and Flosum? We’ll make it easy

No, Gearset is a cloud-based solution that requires zero installation in your Salesforce orgs. You can sign up and start deploying in minutes — so there’s no need for complex setups or additional Salesforce licenses. We offer a free, full-access trial and include standard onboarding support at no extra cost.

Yes — Gearset is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the same secure cloud infrastructure trusted by Salesforce. Our platform is designed with security at its core, offering advanced protection measures that often go beyond what’s possible within the Salesforce platform itself. We maintain multiple compliance certifications and adhere to industry best practices to keep your data safe. Because Gearset runs entirely off-platform, there’s no need for installation in your orgs — reducing the attack surface and eliminating risks tied to native app updates or Salesforce-specific issues. You get a secure, reliable, and modern DevOps solution from day one.

Gearset’s comparison engine is purpose-built for Salesforce, offering deep, object-level metadata comparisons that clearly show differences between environments — even in production. It intelligently understands Salesforce metadata and dependencies, helping you avoid common pitfalls during deployments. With over 100 built-in problem analyzers, Gearset proactively flags issues before they cause failures.

While some tools like Flosum offer comparison features, they tend to be less granular and lack the kind of proactive problem analysis Gearset provides — making Gearset a more robust and reliable solution for Salesforce DevOps.

Not at all. Gearset integrates seamlessly with popular, industry-standard version control systems like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. This means you can use the tools your team already knows and trusts — no need to adopt a proprietary system or change your workflows.

Gearset is built for the whole Salesforce team — from admins and low-code builders to senior developers. Its intuitive UI makes it easy to get started, even without deep technical knowledge. At the same time, Gearset supports advanced workflows like Salesforce DX, CI/CD pipelines, and pro-code development, so more experienced users can harness its full power. Whether you’re deploying metadata changes or managing a complex release process, Gearset scales with your team’s skill level and needs.

Gearset offers clear, transparent pricing that’s publicly available — no surprises or hidden fees. There are no mandatory implementation costs, and you don’t need to purchase extra Salesforce licenses to use the platform. This makes the total cost of ownership predictable and often significantly lower.

By contrast, platforms like Flosum typically require contacting sales for pricing, may involve multi-year contracts, and often include additional costs like implementation fees and per-user Salesforce licenses.

Gearset delivers outstanding support as standard for every user — no extra fees or upgrades required. You can reach our expert team directly through in-app chat, with response times typically under five minutes. We have dedicated onboarding managers to guide you through the set up, and our DevOps Architects are available (if needed) at no extra cost.

Absolutely — Gearset offers a free, fully-featured 30-day trial that you can start instantly. There’s no need to install anything or speak to sales first. You’ll get access to the entire platform, so you can explore every feature using your own Salesforce orgs and workflows. It’s the easiest way to see how Gearset fits into your DevOps process, with no limitations.