Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Monday.com vs Salesforce
Cross-Functional Business Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Monday.com | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Monday.com — Key Specs
- ✓No-code automations with 200+ pre-built recipes — non-technical teams self-serve
- ✓monday CRM, monday Dev, and monday Service on one platform — reduce tool sprawl
- ✓Column-based data model is flexible enough for project, CRM, and inventory tracking
- ✓SOC2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified — enterprise security without Enterprise pricing
Salesforce — Key Specs
- ✓Einstein AI forecasting surfaces at-risk deals before they slip
- ✓AppExchange has 7,000+ certified B2B integrations
- ✓POPIA and GDPR data governance controls built into Org settings
- ✓Customisable objects and flows handle any sales process complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Monday.com or Salesforce?+
Monday.com starts at $9/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Monday.com or Salesforce?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, ISO27001. Monday.com additionally supports HIPAA. Salesforce additionally supports POPIA, FedRAMP.
Is Monday.com or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Monday.com does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Monday.com or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Monday.com: 100 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Monday.com is evaluated for Cross-Functional Business Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Salesforce has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 12 June 2026
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