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Side-by-side comparisons of commonly confused Salesforce terms, grouped by area. Click any card for the detailed breakdown.

Core CRM

Lookup RelationshipVSMaster-Detail Relationship

Loosely coupled vs tightly coupled relationships
Core CRMCore CRM

Custom ObjectVSCustom Settings

Business data records vs application configuration
Core CRMAdministration

Administration

Record TypeVSPage Layout

Business process variant vs field arrangement
AdministrationAdministration

QueueVSPublic Group

Work assignment vs sharing access
AdministrationAdministration

ProfileVSPermission Set

Baseline access vs additive access
AdministrationAdministration

RoleVSProfile

Data visibility vs feature access
AdministrationAdministration

Validation RuleVSApex Triggers

Declarative data quality vs programmatic logic
AdministrationDevelopment

SandboxVSScratch Org

Persistent copy vs disposable development environment
AdministrationDevelopment

Permission SetVSPermission Set Group

Individual permission bundle vs collection of bundles
AdministrationAdministration

Automation

Workflow RuleVSFlow

Legacy automation vs modern automation
AutomationAutomation

Process BuilderVSFlow

Retired visual tool vs the strategic automation platform
AutomationAutomation

Development

Apex ClassesVSApex Triggers

Reusable business logic vs event-driven record handler
DevelopmentDevelopment

Lightning Web Component FrameworkVSAura Component

Modern web standards vs legacy framework
DevelopmentDevelopment

Platform

Managed PackageVSUnmanaged Package

Protected IP distribution vs open-source sharing
PlatformAnalytics

Analytics

ReportVSDashboard

Detailed data analysis vs visual KPI summary
AnalyticsAnalytics