Head-to-Head Specification Audit
HiBob vs Sansan
Mid-Market HR Platform · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | HiBob | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minTie | 100 req/minTie |
| Target Country | European Union | Japan |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, EU-Central | JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
HiBob — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Modern UX — highest employee adoption rate in HR software category
- ✓Built for European companies: EU data residency, GDPR DPA included
- ✓Strong performance management and OKR tracking
- ✓WhatsApp integration for announcements
Sansan — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, HiBob or Sansan?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. HiBob starts at $6/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do HiBob and Sansan list?+
Both list ISO27001 in their vendor documentation. HiBob additionally lists GDPR, SOC2. Sansan additionally lists APPI. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — HiBob or Sansan?+
Both HiBob and Sansan have the same documented API rate limit of 100 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do HiBob and Sansan support?+
HiBob lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. For data residency requirements in European Union, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 1 October 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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