Definition
Performance Edition was a premium Salesforce CRM edition designed for enterprises needing the most comprehensive feature set, including everything in Enterprise Edition plus additional capabilities such as full sandbox environments, Data.com prospecting, and Work.com for sales performance management. This edition has been discontinued and is no longer sold by Salesforce.
Real-World Example
When the IT director at Vertex Global needs to streamline operations, they turn to Performance Edition to scale their operations using the Salesforce platform. Performance Edition gives them the infrastructure and tools needed to support new business requirements, handle increased data volumes, and serve a growing user base without compromising performance.
Why Performance Edition Matters
Performance Edition was a premium Salesforce CRM edition designed for enterprises needing the most comprehensive feature set, including everything in Enterprise Edition plus additional capabilities such as full sandbox environments, Data.com prospecting, and Work.com for sales performance management. This edition has been discontinued and is no longer sold by Salesforce.
Knowing about Performance Edition matters mostly for understanding older Salesforce documentation and for organizations that may have purchased it before discontinuation. Modern Salesforce customers choose between current editions like Enterprise and Unlimited, with various add-ons for specific features. Performance Edition's bundled features have been split out into separate licenses or absorbed into other editions. Any new purchase decisions should focus on current editions rather than legacy ones.
How Organizations Use Performance Edition
- •Skyline Consulting — Helps clients still on Performance Edition evaluate their options as the edition is discontinued.
- •NovaScale — Treats Performance Edition references in old documentation as legacy information.
- •TerraForm Tech — Tracks edition changes over time to advise clients on the right current edition for their needs.