Choosing the Right Service Console Version

Salesforce offers multiple console versions. Each version comes with different default components for the console and Case page layouts. To significantly reduce the need for customization, choose the version that best meets your business requirements.

Required Editions

Lightning Service Console is available in: Lightning Experience
Available in: Essentials, Professional, Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer Editions with Service Cloud
Service Setup Assistant is available in: Lightning Experience
Available in: Professional, Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer Editions in orgs created before Spring '26

To help you select the most suitable service console version for your company, review these key considerations.

  • Console Version Support
    The availability of console versions depends on your setup, the Salesforce products you use, and their edition.
  • Default Components in Service Console Versions
    Each version of the service console is equipped with a specific set of navigation tabs and utilities, by default. If needed, you can customize the components in the service console.
  • Default Case Page Components in Console Versions
    Each version of the service console includes a unique set of default components on the Case page. Other page layouts feature the same components across all console versions.