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CloudAnswers Report Sender fails with MFA compatibility, but you need automated report distribution without the licensing costs of enterprise solutions.
Here’s a free alternative that was built with modern authentication protocols in mind and provides enterprise-grade capabilities without budget constraints.
Get robust report automation for free using Coefficient
Coefficientstands out as a premier free alternative with full multi-factor authentication support. While CloudAnswers struggles with MFA compatibility, Coefficient’s connection process includes built-in MFA support with reauthorization capability, eliminating the profile permission errors that break CloudAnswers functionality.
SalesforceThe free tier provides robust functionality includingreport imports, automated scheduling, and alert capabilities that address your immediate cost constraints while delivering professional results.
How to make it work
Step 1. Set up your MFA-compatible connection.
SalesforceConnect your MFA-enabledorg through Coefficient’s OAuth authentication system. This operates independently of the SSO configuration that causes CloudAnswers to fail, providing stable authentication without profile conflicts.
Step 2. Import from all your Salesforce reports.
Access ALL Salesforce reports and standard objects (Account, Contact, Lead, Opportunity, Campaign, etc.) plus custom objects – broader access than CloudAnswers’ limited report selection. Use the “From Existing Report” feature to quickly recreate your current CloudAnswers workflows.
Step 3. Configure enhanced scheduling options.
Set up hourly (1, 2, 4, 8), daily, and weekly scheduling options with timezone-based execution. This provides more flexibility than CloudAnswers’ basic daily scheduling while maintaining the automation your team depends on.
Step 4. Enable advanced alert features.
Configure email and Slack notifications with customizable formatting, chart inclusions, and variable support for dynamic recipient routing based on data changes. These professional features typically require paid solutions but are included in Coefficient’s free tier.
Eliminate authentication bottlenecks without breaking the budget
Start using CoefficientThis solution provides enterprise-grade report automation capabilities in a free package that works reliably with your MFA requirements.to replace CloudAnswers with a more capable and cost-effective solution.
