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Cathy Kelly 4Cathy Kelly 4 

What is the difference between Visual Workflow and Process Builder in terms of time-based actions

Hi, 

I am new to Salesforce. Can someone tell me what is the difference between Visual Workflow and Process Builder in terms of time-based actions?
In Salesforce document, it is mentioned that Process Builder  - Multiple schedules per criteria node. Please explain what "Multiple schedules per criteria node" means? 

Thanks in advance
Mahesh DMahesh D
Hi Cathy,

Workflow
Workflow enables you to set up workflow rules. A workflow rule identifies what kinds of record changes or additions trigger specified workflow actions, such as sending email alerts and updating record fields.
Workflow rules and actions are associated with a specific object (and can cross objects only to update fields on a related master record).

Visual Workflow
Visual Workflow enables you to create flows, which are triggered by users rather than events. Unlike Workflow, which always executes rules and actions behind the scenes, Visual Workflow offers screens for displaying and collecting information from the user running the flow.

Please go through the below links:

http://andyinthecloud.com/2015/03/01/extending-lightning-process-builder-and-visual-workflow-with-apex/

http://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/70884/what-is-the-difference-between-process-builder-and-workflow

https://help.salesforce.com/HTViewHelpDoc?id=vpm_faq_workflow_comparing.htm

https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/learning-salesforce-visual/9781785289835/ch05s02.html

http://www.runconsultants.com/blog/comparing-salesforce-workflows-to-lightning-process-builder/

http://thewizardnews.com/2015/03/19/to-workflow-or-to-process-builder-that-is-the-question/

Please do let me know if it helps you.

Regards,
Mahesh