Solution listings versus consultant listings
Key Takeaway
A solution is usually best for something that integrates quickly or works out of the box. A consultant is the better fit when you need help building a custom solution.
AgentExchange is the official marketplace for all things Salesforce, including apps, agents and components. Its listings come in two kinds: solutions and consultants. A solution plugs into Salesforce and extends what it can do. A consultant is a Salesforce professional or firm you work with to build and implement a custom solution. The core skill is knowing which kind fits a business need and where each listing shows the facts you need.
What a solution is
Solution types include:
- agents
- apps
- components
- Bolt solutions
- flow solutions
- Slack integrations
For example, an app or agent might integrate a third-party survey tool with Service Cloud.
Unlike ready-to-install apps and components, Bolt solutions do not install on their own. A Bolt solution is a complete industry solution paired with partner services, so deploying it requires the services of the partner who created it.