Salesforce DictionarySalesforce DictionaryRetired visual tool vs the strategic automation platform
Process Builder was a declarative automation tool in Salesforce Setup that allowed administrators to create automated business processes using a visual, point-and-click interface. It was fully retired on December 31, 2025, and is no longer supported. Salesforce recommends migrating all Process Builder automations to Flow Builder, which provides equivalent and expanded functionality.
Flow is Salesforce's declarative automation tool that lets administrators and developers build complex business processes using a visual, drag-and-drop interface. Flows can collect user input via screens, create and update records, call Apex code, send emails, and make decisions based on data, all without writing code.
| Dimension | Process Builder | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Retired — no new processes since Spring '25 | Active — Salesforce's go-forward tool |
| Complexity | Sequential criteria and actions | Branching, loops, screens, sub-flows |
| Screen Support | No user-facing screens | Full screen flows for user input |
| Debugging | Limited troubleshooting | Built-in debug tool with detailed logs |
| Migration | Migrate to Flow tool available | Receives all migrated processes |
Only for maintaining existing processes until they are migrated to Flow.
All new automation — migrate existing Process Builder processes here.
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