Sandbox testing before production install
Key Takeaway
Test anything from AgentExchange in a sandbox or a Developer Edition org before you install it in a production org.
AgentExchange is the Salesforce marketplace for apps, agents, components, and consultants. Its solutions install into an org as packages. Testing a package in a separate org first keeps production users safe if it behaves in a way you did not expect.
Trial options on a listing
On an AgentExchange listing, "Try It Free" shows the trial options that the provider offers. There are three trial options.
| Trial option | Where the solution runs | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Test drive | A read-only Developer Edition org that the provider configures | You get login credentials and explore the solution with sample data, but you can't change anything. |
| Trialforce trial | A writable Developer Edition org with sample data | The org lasts for a limited time. Unlike a test drive, you can customize the org and keep using it if you decide to buy. |
| Sandbox trial ("Try in your sandbox") | A copy of your production org, not a separate org with sample data | The recommended practice is to always try a solution in a copy of your production org first. |
The provider decides which trial options a listing offers, so the choices vary by listing. If you can't try a solution, or the listing leaves questions unanswered, contact the provider.