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Integrate.io offers over 150+ connectors with robust Salesforce integration capabilities, providing data teams with comprehensive ETL, ELT, CDC, and Reverse ETL functionality. This guide explores the top 15 Salesforce connectors available on the platform, covering both scenarios where Salesforce serves as a data source and destination.

1. Salesforce to Google BigQuery

Transform your Salesforce CRM data into actionable insights with this powerful cloud data warehouse integration.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/salesforce/google-big-query/

  • Data Flow: Salesforce → Google BigQuery

  • Supported Objects: Leads, accounts, campaigns, products, events, custom objects

  • Authentication: OAuth 2.0 with secure token management

  • API Support: Bulk API 1.0 and 2.0 for high-volume data processing

  • Batch Processing: Default 1,000 records per batch (configurable)

  • Transformation: 220+ built-in data transformations available

  • Performance: Automatic scaling with parallel processing capabilities

2. Salesforce to Snowflake

Seamlessly migrate Salesforce data to Snowflake's cloud data platform for advanced analytics and machine learning. Learn more at https://www.integrate.io/integrations/salesforce/.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: Salesforce → Snowflake

  • Processing Options: Real-time CDC or scheduled batch processing

  • PK Chunking: Automatic job splitting for datasets over 100,000 records

  • API Version: Configurable from v56.0 with Bulk API optimization

  • Field Mapping: Automatic and manual field mapping with data type conversions

  • Error Handling: Configurable error tolerance with CSV export of failed records

  • Security: End-to-end encryption with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance

  • Incremental Loading: Change Data Capture for efficient updates

3. Salesforce to Amazon Redshift

Connect Salesforce directly to AWS Redshift for enterprise-scale data warehousing and business intelligence. Explore more integrations at https://www.integrate.io/integrations/.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: Salesforce → Amazon Redshift

  • AWS Integration: Native AWS authentication and security

  • Bulk API Support: Optimized for large-volume data transfers

  • Query Capabilities: Full SOQL support with WHERE clause options

  • Thread Count: Configurable parallel processing (default 5 threads)

  • Data Compression: Automatic compression for efficient storage

  • Monitoring: Real-time pipeline health monitoring with custom alerts

  • Schedule Options: Cron-based scheduling for automated syncs

4. Salesforce to MySQL

Export Salesforce data to MySQL databases for custom application development and reporting. View the complete Salesforce source documentation.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: Salesforce → MySQL

  • Database Connectivity: Direct JDBC connection with SSL support

  • Operation Types: Insert, update, upsert, delete, and hard delete

  • Transaction Support: Atomic transactions with rollback capabilities

  • Custom Objects: Full support for Salesforce custom objects and fields

  • Performance Tuning: Configurable batch sizes and connection pooling

  • Data Validation: Built-in data quality checks and type validation

  • Index Optimization: Automatic index recommendations for query performance

5. Salesforce to PostgreSQL

Leverage PostgreSQL's advanced features with your Salesforce data for complex analytics and applications. Check out Salesforce PK Chunking documentation for large dataset handling.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: Salesforce → PostgreSQL

  • Real-time Sync: Near real-time data synchronization available

  • JSONB Support: Native handling of complex Salesforce data structures

  • Relationship Queries: Support for parent field queries (e.g., Sales_User__r.Name)

  • API Efficiency: Minimizes API calls through intelligent batching

  • Schema Management: Auto-schema detection and creation

  • Constraint Handling: Foreign key and unique constraint management

  • Vacuum Optimization: Automatic maintenance recommendations

6. Google Cloud Storage to Salesforce

Enrich your Salesforce CRM with data from Google Cloud Storage for comprehensive customer insights.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/google-cloud-storage/salesforce/

  • Data Flow: Google Cloud Storage → Salesforce

  • File Format Support: CSV, JSON, Parquet, Avro, and XML

  • Authentication: Service account key with OAuth 2.0

  • Field Creation: Automatic target object creation if non-existent

  • Upsert Logic: External key support for intelligent record updates

  • Rate Limiting: Automatic respect for Salesforce API limits

  • Data Staging: Temporary staging for large file processing

7. SFTP to Salesforce

Securely transfer file-based data from SFTP servers directly into Salesforce objects.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/blog/sftp-to-salesforce-guide-to-a-secure-integration/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Salesforce

  • Security Protocols: SSH key authentication and password support

  • File Monitoring: Automatic detection of new files

  • Pattern Matching: Regex support for file selection

  • Transformation Pipeline: Pre-processing before Salesforce load

  • Error Recovery: Automatic retry with exponential backoff

  • Archive Management: Post-processing file archival options

8. Salesforce to Intercom

Synchronize customer data between Salesforce and Intercom for unified customer support experiences.

Key Technical Features:

  • Tutorial URL: https://www.integrate.io/webinars/

  • Data Flow: Bidirectional (Salesforce ↔ Intercom)

  • Object Mapping: Contacts, leads, and custom user attributes

  • Sync Frequency: Real-time or scheduled batch updates

  • Deduplication: Intelligent matching to prevent duplicates

  • Tag Management: Automatic categorization and tagging

  • API Version: Latest Intercom API v2.0 support

  • Webhook Support: Event-driven updates available

9. Salesforce to Excel

Export Salesforce data to Excel for analysis, reporting, and stakeholder distribution.

Key Technical Features:

10. Salesforce to Salesforce (Org-to-Org)

Unique two-way connector for sharing data between different Salesforce organizations.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/blog/how-to-use-salesforce-to-salesforce-to-enable-your-data-sharing-strategy/

  • Data Flow: Salesforce Org A ↔ Salesforce Org B

  • Multi-Org Support: Connect unlimited Salesforce instances

  • Object Synchronization: Standard and custom object support

  • Conflict Resolution: Configurable merge strategies

  • Sandbox Support: Production to sandbox data migration

  • Metadata Sync: Configuration and customization transfer

  • Selective Sync: Field-level and record-level filtering

  • Cross-Cloud: Connect Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud

11. IBM DB2 to Salesforce

Extract data from IBM DB2 databases and seamlessly load into Salesforce objects. Learn about Salesforce destination configuration.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: IBM DB2 → Salesforce

  • Connection Types: Type 4 JDBC driver support

  • Platform Support: DB2 for z/OS, LUW, and iSeries

  • Query Optimization: Cost-based query optimization

  • Character Encoding: Full Unicode and EBCDIC support

  • Stored Procedures: Call DB2 procedures for data extraction

  • Change Tracking: Timestamp-based incremental updates

  • Data Types: Automatic mapping of DB2 to Salesforce types

12. Excel to Salesforce

Import Excel spreadsheet data into Salesforce for CRM data enrichment and updates.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/blog/connect-excel-to-salesforce/

  • Data Flow: Excel → Salesforce

  • File Processing: Local and cloud file support (OneDrive, SharePoint)

  • Validation Rules: Pre-import data quality checks

  • Mapping Interface: Visual field mapping with preview

  • Bulk Operations: Process up to 10,000 records per batch

  • Update Keys: Multiple field matching for updates

  • Error Reporting: Row-level error details with corrections

  • Template Support: Reusable mapping templates

13. PostgreSQL to Salesforce

Enrich Salesforce with PostgreSQL data for comprehensive customer 360 views. Explore 5 ways to integrate Salesforce.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: PostgreSQL → Salesforce

  • Version Support: PostgreSQL 9.6+ compatibility

  • Connection Pooling: Efficient resource management

  • Data Types: Complex type handling (arrays, JSON)

  • Trigger Support: Real-time sync via database triggers

  • View Support: Materialized view synchronization

  • Performance: Parallel data extraction capabilities

  • SSL/TLS: Encrypted database connections

  • Monitoring: Query performance tracking

14. MySQL to Salesforce

Import MySQL database records into Salesforce for unified data management. Read about why you should ETL your Salesforce data.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: MySQL → Salesforce

  • Version Compatibility: MySQL 5.6+ and MariaDB support

  • Replication Support: Binary log reading for CDC

  • Character Sets: Full UTF-8 and Unicode support

  • Join Operations: Complex query support with multiple tables

  • Index Usage: Automatic index optimization

  • Connection Security: SSL certificate validation

  • Data Freshness: Configurable sync intervals

  • Null Handling: Configurable null value processing

15. RESTful API to Salesforce

Custom API integration for advanced Salesforce data operations and workflows.

Key Technical Features:

Platform-Wide Salesforce Features

Integrate.io's Salesforce connectors share these enterprise-grade capabilities:

Security & Compliance:

  • SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA compliant

  • End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest

  • IP whitelisting and role-based access controls

  • Audit logging with complete data lineage

Performance & Scalability:

  • Cloud-native architecture with auto-scaling

  • Support for datasets from gigabytes to petabytes

  • Parallel processing with configurable thread counts

  • Intelligent caching for repeated queries

Monitoring & Management:

  • Real-time pipeline monitoring dashboard

  • Custom alerting for SLA management

  • Performance metrics and optimization recommendations

  • Comprehensive error logs with debugging tools

Developer Features:

  • REST API for programmatic pipeline management

  • Webhook notifications for event-driven workflows

  • Git integration for version control

  • Package deployment for CI/CD workflows

Getting Started Resources

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Conclusion

Integrate.io's comprehensive Salesforce connector ecosystem provides data teams with powerful, no-code solutions for bidirectional data integration. From simple Excel exports to complex multi-org synchronization and real-time CDC capabilities, these connectors handle diverse use cases while maintaining enterprise-grade security and performance. The platform's unique features like PK chunking for large datasets, 220+ built-in transformations, and the distinctive Salesforce-to-Salesforce connector set it apart for organizations serious about Salesforce data integration.

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