Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
Salesforce Sales Cloud — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Market leader: 20%+ CRM market share
- ✓Einstein AI: lead scoring, opportunity forecasting, next best action
- ✓AppExchange: 5,000+ third-party integrations
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Greenhouse or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Greenhouse uses custom pricing. Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/mo. Contact Greenhouse directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Greenhouse and Salesforce Sales Cloud list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Greenhouse additionally lists NYC LL144. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally lists HIPAA, ISO27001, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Greenhouse or Salesforce Sales Cloud list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Greenhouse does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Greenhouse or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus Greenhouse at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Greenhouse and Salesforce Sales Cloud support?+
Greenhouse lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Salesforce Sales Cloud lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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