Process Builder VS Flow (MIMP) - Chirag-ahir/SFC-Preparation GitHub Wiki

Process Builder:

  • User Interface: Provides a graphical, point-and-click interface for building processes.
  • Complexity: Best for simple to moderately complex automations.
  • Triggers: Can be triggered by record changes, a platform event, or an invocable process.
  • Actions: Can update records, send emails, post to Chatter, and launch Flows, among others.
  • Debugging: Limited debugging tools available; often requires checking logs for detailed error information.
  • Maintenance: Easier to maintain for straightforward processes, but becomes complex for advanced logic.
  • Performance: Generally faster for simpler automation tasks but can become less efficient with multiple complex conditions and actions.
  • Deprecation: Salesforce has announced plans to retire Process Builder in the future, encouraging users to migrate to Flow. By december 31st, 2025 process builder and workflow rules will be removed completely.

Flow:

  • User Interface: Offers a more flexible and detailed interface, including screen flows, autolaunched flows, and scheduled flows.
  • Complexity: Suitable for simple to highly complex automations, with advanced logic and branching capabilities.
  • Triggers: Can be triggered by record changes, schedules, user interactions, or other events.
  • Actions: Can perform a wider variety of actions, including complex data manipulations, loops, and integrating with external systems.
  • Debugging: Provides robust debugging tools, including step-by-step execution paths and detailed error messages.
  • Maintenance: More challenging to maintain due to its complexity, but offers greater flexibility and power.
  • Performance: More efficient for handling complex logic and large datasets; better optimization options.
  • Future-proof: Salesforce is actively developing and enhancing Flow, making it the preferred choice for future automation needs.

In summary, Process Builder is user-friendly for simpler automations but is limited in complexity and performance. Flow offers a more powerful and flexible solution for complex automation but requires a steeper learning curve and more careful maintenance. Salesforce is steering users towards Flow for future-proofing their automation processes.